Has Christmas lost its luster, joy, and excitement for you? Has it become just another holiday with its busy days filled with obligations and the list of things to check off?

Perhaps what you need is a fresh look at this special time of year. Following is a series of stories designed to infuse you with the aspects of the season that may have ebbed out of your life. Each story is meant to be read on the dated days leading up to Christmas day. This could become a Christmas tradition for you, your family, and your friends. Here you will find the message behind the season, gain a new perspective on Christmas, and reclaim the joy and peace that the season brings. Rediscover the meaning of Christmas as you see examples of love, peace, caring, giving, and the celebration of the birth of the Savior. And this time-worn phrase may take on new meaning for you and those you love: Merry Christmas my friend!