This is something that I dread – the Christmas when my parents won't be around any more, and it'll never be the same again.

I've decided that when this time comes, I'll start a new tradition. No sitting around the house, I'll make new experiences. I'll go and stay in a hotel with a special group Christmas dinner package, or visit the North Pole, or travel to stay with friends. There'll still be a feeling of sadness, I'm sure, but being in unfamiliar surroundings and with new people means I can't compare as much to the days of old.

For now, I treasure every Christmas spent with my family.

I hope you can find yourself a new tradition, build new memories, and find joy in Christmas again.