On Galveston Island, just an hour or so south of Houston, Texas on IH-45 you will come across a place that you'd swear just couldn't be in Texas. That place is in Texas, it's called Moody Gardens and at Christmas Time, it takes on a whole different look.
Visitors to San Antonio's River Walk can also experience holiday magic as that retail, restaurant, and entertainment district really "lights up" for the Christmas Season too. In fact, all over Texas you can friends and neighbors sharing the "merry and bright". So, why are we feeling so stressed when all this happiness and joy is happening right before our eyes?
The reason we decorate our towns, our yards, our houses, and bring dead trees into our homes is all about sharing joy. I think we all have a fond memory of something we saw as a child around Christmas time that stays with us as a reminder of the innocence we once felt.
As we get older we find a lot of that innocence is replaced with the reality of Christmas. It usually shows up about 30 days after we open presents in the form of a credit card statement. Another "real" moment we experience at Christmas is the shocking realization that "we forgot" something important.
No, we didn't forget to get the gift, we just didn't remember to get the accessories needed to make the gift useful. Do the phrases "some assembly required" and "batteries not included" ring a bell?
We don't want those little oversights to spoil your memorable Christmas Morning. So here's a list that is curated from your suggestions on what to remember and what not to forget. Basically, we're Grinch-Proofing your holiday.
Wait, I just thought of an extra item you should really include. Cheaters. No, not an unfaithful spouse I am speaking of magnifying glasses. It's hard to see those little pieces even if your eyes are good. These will only help Santa's helpers when some assembly is required.