Prompt: How have the holidays changed as you have grown older? Compare your experiences of the holidays during childhood with how you experience them now, focusing on shifts in perspective, responsibilities, or emotional meaning.

 The holidays have changed a Lot as I’ve grown older. The reality of the hardship that many people feel during the holidays has set in. Although the holidays aren’t as bright and special to me as they used to be, I still think it’s a fun time of year.

Summary: Today I stayed home.

Reflection: I bettered my writing skills with the blog post.