Hi Heidi !! Love the charm - and the story behind it. Me to. I am disillusioned by what Christmas has become. I longed for that childhood wonder & excitement ... so I started a craft swap with 9 other creative souls. I didn't know them all really well but they were friendly happy customers of mine so i invited them to join me - and they did !! We just had our 4th annual ! It is like a cookie swap but you make something - anything. Cards, ornaments, decorations, jam, baking, cookbook, ... whatever you wish. The happy thing is the items are made lovingly and are given from the heart. It is wonderful & exciting & inspiring !! I love it !!