It did, when I lost my father in 1986, and then losing my mother back in 2001 really blew out the candle. It doesn't have as much meaning. It isn't about them, i know. It's about Jesus Christ, and the magic and beauty of the world's first Christmas that should shine bright in my life. Still, my parents, and MOST parents, LIVE for Christmas, and while Christmas will always be my favorite time of year, it has lost it's luster a bit. It's just a little sign that we aren't getting any younger, ...