What better time to rediscover childhood than at Christmas?! For some of you, like myself, this may be why you love the holiday, and for others, it may be why you take sides with the Grinch every December.

Christmas was always a big deal in my home. I am part of a large family; I grew up in the same house as my parents, two brothers, and two of my sisters. Although I grew up mostly wearing hand-me-downs, I was never really in want of anything. My mom and dad both had full-time jobs, and my mom often picked up part-time jobs to fill the gaps. I think she did this to make sure our Christmas mornings were bountiful, and I follow suit for my daughter. Our stockings would be stuffed to the gills, and the area around the tree would look like Santa gave up and, instead of placing one gift at a time, decided to turn his sack upside down and dump out everything that was inside. Clothes, jewelry and accessories, sweets, toiletries, books, and toys!

There would always be a board game for the family to play together. Santa continues that tradition in my home. This year he brought Mouse Trap. I loved this game as a child, and I’m thrilled it still exists so that my daughter and I can play together.

I can understand that Christmas may bring back not so great memories if it was always a lackluster holiday in your home, but you have a chance at redemption, a do-over. As with Mouse Trap, you can still enjoy the toys and games you wish you had received as a child. Having children is a great cover for getting the toys that are actually on your wish list.

Just remember, you’re never too old to write a letter to Santa. Just stay on the Nice List!