@bjkmom: so… what did your son say?
Working Christmas Eve, not having “summer vacation”… those are all important steps, moments of recognition that one has left childhood. 
Now, he’s over the hill!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
@ordinarylives: my wishes go to you and your husband. Celebrations in other cultures take place on January 1st or 6th, so hopefully he’ll feel well enough then, who’s to say they can be on the 25th only? In the meanwhile, wishes of well-being, comfort, and caring to you and your family.