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Buy a gift for your spouse that you will keep as a memory. A painting he/she would like, a nick knack that tells something of his/her interests, a ring to wear representing ongoing love, a CD you would both like, … Continue reading →

Buy yourself a gift from your spouse. What might you have asked for if he/she was here? Imagine his or her pleasure in your having it.

Find another widow you know who is also facing Christmas without her husband. Invite her over or meet for lunch to share challenges and memories. This can be a gift to her and a gift to you.

Write a positive Christmas letter to your spouse. A letter of gratitude and love. (Leave out the pain in this letter) Write what you imagine his or her response might be. This is a gift that can bring you closer … Continue reading →

Make a donation in his or her name to a cause he or she cared about.

Create (or have made) a DVD or album of photos. Be sure all of the people in the pictures are identified and if possible, the occasion or circumstances when the photos were taken.

Write the story of how you met your spouse for children and grandchildren. Or write something about his or her history they are not aware of. There are stories about both of you that might be lost when you pass … Continue reading →

Stationary and office stores, some drugstores and other places make photo Christmas cards. You’ve all received or sent such cards with family photos. Have a card made from a favorite photo of your spouse or your spouse and you together. … Continue reading →

As gifts for significant people, have a pillow or pillows made from his t-shirts or her scarves or other clothing. Different sized cushions for covering can be found at any fabric store. Also, online, you can find places that make … Continue reading →

At a Hallmark or Christmas store look for ornaments that have a place to insert a photo. Have a photo reduced and duplicated at an office store or drug store to fit the ornaments. These can be lasting gifts to … Continue reading →