Finding Peace and Joy During the Holidays Even When the ‘Magic’ is Missing

The kids, back when the holidays were filled with magic. Photo by Amy Daniels.

I don’t have small kids in the house anymore nor do I have a big kid who still fully believes in the magic of Christmas. Life’s a bit different these days (to put it mildly). But I’m learning that different can be okay. In fact, it can be more than okay.

Sure, I miss the energy that flitted through our house in the weeks leading up to…