Christmas is chaotic! The anticipation begins the day after Thanksgiving with Black Friday specials and television commercials that tug at the heartstrings. Homes are decorated with bright lights and yard ornaments. Children give Santa Claus their wish lists, while parents capture the moment with a photo. The expectations of Christmas begin. 

So many traditions during this time of year revolve around gift-giving and family-gathering activities. There are the usual Christmas caroling and hot apple cider evenings as the scent of freshly baked cookies lingers in the kitchen. The traditional giving of gifts remains. However, some exchanges are enhanced with the “White Elephant” games.