No lights, no decorations

This is the first year in our 11 Christmases together that we haven't put up our tree (instead there is a mini tree on the counter with a strand of lights and a star on the top) or decorated our house with lights, or ran around to find gifts for nearly everyone, or sent out Christmas cards.  

And we are at peace.  

It's the first year we're not stressing.  

We are seeking wisdom instead of sales on material things.

We are content in what we have.

We are content in what we don't have.