My favorite holiday memory

It was 48 yrs ago when as a 5 year old little girl, I was unaware that it would be my last Christmas with my family.
I remember everyone was joyful, laughing, loud and happy. My cousin spent the night with me so Santa could bring us our gifts and my little sister was home from the hospital.
I may have been young, too young to understand death and loss but I’m very grateful that everyone made that Christmas very memorable to etch it into my mind forever.
I remember gifts piled high, our dog getting into everything, lots of food, the little kids table. Getting hugged and squeezed and kissed. Showing each adult my prized gifts.
I’ve never felt it again (the magic of a perfect Christmas) though I’ve searched and tried to find it with friend’s families. I’m still a little 5 year old girl wishing for one more Christmas with my family.