I got a pretty heartbreaking note from a reader. I am not going to go into the details because it was so deeply personal, but she was scared, tired and overwhelmed. There is simply no money for gifts this year. 

And in her message it was clear that this woman was trying to create a special Christmas for her family and friends in spite of her situation. 

Christmas is a wonderful season of hope and the reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. But Christmas can easily become a season of stress.