Alone for Christmas? Simon Gibson Christmas—a season when everyone enjoys the company of family and friends gathered around a festive Christmas tree or table. Well, not everyone… A real Christmas gift Peter A. Dyck Slow down this season and think about what gifts your family really needs to receive from you: your time, your availability, your unconditional love. Away from home at Christmas Jake Balzer God chose Mary and Joseph because of their trust in Him through difficult circumstances, including not being “home” for Christmas. In the hospital for Christmas Arthur G. White Christmas in Russia Elvira Derksen Susan Werschler Those blessed empty chairs Henry P.J. Dyck The gift of a visit Elaine Froese