My 6 Sons Always Help Decorate the Christmas Tree But Not This Year

The holidays are a big deal at my house.
We have traditions up the ying-yang. It all starts the day after Thanksgiving, when we set up our Christmas Tree.
But this year, my son didn’t come home.
For the first time ever.
And it hurt.

Usually, we pull out the tree, my boys and I. My husband has to work. It takes us all day to get the tree put together, the lights and tinsel on, and the rest of the Christmas decorations up.

Then I cut cheese and meat. We set out a plate of cheese and crackers a...