I'm terribly sorry for your loss, Midnight. I lost my aunt on December 9, 1992. That year, we weren't sure how merry our christmas was going to be (if we even felt up to having a christmas at all that year). We managed to have one though, mind you, it wasn't the best ever or the worst ever either. We did start a new tradition that year though. For years, we had a artificial tree, but my aunt always liked real trees. That was the first year we ever got a real tree, and we had one every year up until I moved away from home in 2003. That was our was of remembering her at Christmas. There's just something magic about the holiday season, regardless of what faith you practice. It just makes you forget you troubles for a week or so, put aside petty differences with friends and family and celebrate everything you have. I know this anecdote isn't quite the same as your dilemma but I just wanted to offer my input and experiences. I'm sure you've had an enjoyable holiday season thus far, and that you'll never forget Vikki. Merry Christmas.
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Public: Anyone can view. my best friend vikki died in september and im facing christmas without her. every year we spent christmas day together she was like my sister. Im really unsure how im going to cope without her this year :'( :'( :'(