“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. Is it me, or does it not even feel like Christmas this year? Agreed. Even Mom doesn’t seem to want to bother decorating. She probably doesn’t want to, without Dad to help. Yeah. Hey, look! Time to save the day! Sis, this gives me an idea. You know what it’s starting to feel like? Yup. Christmas!