Decorating the tree was quite the project. After we got all the lights on the tree the middle section went dark. The new lights didn't match the old lights so we started over. Six hours and five workers later we finished. Our very ancient tree top disintegrated. We decided going without a top was good enough.
Making the gingerbread houses is rescheduled for the weekend.
We did have great fun.
It was clear that the kids needed this continuity of family tradition and the joy of Christmas together another year. We don't give gifts so making something beautiful to ooh and awe over is our gift to each other.