“When It Doesn’t Feel Like Christmas,” For the Strength of Youth, Dec. 2023. When It Doesn’t Feel Like Christmas By David Dickson; illustrations by Garth Bruner Sometimes the best way to catch a little Christmas spirit is to first spread it to others. Imagegirl and boy sitting on bench outside at wintertime Is it me, or does it not even feel like Christmas this year? Agreed. Even Mom doesn’t seem to want to bother decorating. Imageboy and girl talking She probably doesn’t want to, without Dad to help. Yeah. Imageboy and girl on bench, watching children build a snowman Hey, look! Time to save the day! Imagechildren building snowman Imagechildren with snowman Sis, this gives me an idea. Imageboy and girl shoveling snow from old man’s walk Imageboy and girl leaving gifts on someone’s porch Imageboy and girl hanging snowflake decorations Imageboy and girl with mother at senior center You know what it’s starting to feel like? Yup. Christmas!