In early Dec. 1976 my oldest brother was in a bad auto accident . He was in a comma (induced) for several days and the family was given little hope that he would walk again " if " he survived . He was released Jan . 2 nd . We then had Christmas since we had put the presents in the closet so to speak . Family gatherings seem to be more special when you are that close to losing a member . The meal , decorations, and presents seem more perfect than ever .