For years Jinger Jarrett was depressed. She had PTSD. After spending nine months at the VA, she healed. Now her goal is to celebrate Christmas as often as possible.

Jarrett grew up with both good and bad Christmases. As a child, her grandparents always made Christmas special. Her grandmother took all the grandkids to church. They enjoyed Christmas pageants and presents.

As she got older, Christmas wasn't as much fun anymore. Christmas revolved around her mother, as did all holidays. Parental drinking on both sides sabotaged many holidays.

Jarrett grew up and had children of her own. She made it a special point to make Christmas special for her daughters. Then they grew up and had families of their own.

PTSD from childhood led to depression. A lack of purpose when her daughters left home left her feeling unfulfilled. She drifted for years.

After being homeless twice, Jarrett landed at the VA. A US Army veteran, she received help with her PTSD as well as job skills. She healed.

Christmas has become a happy occasion to celebrate with her own grandchildren. She created "Jinger's Best Christmas Ever!"

Her site is available year round. Visitors will find recipes, articles, and tips to make Christmas fun again.

For those who are interested, Jarrett publishes a weekly newsletter every Friday with the latest on Christmas.

https://christmas.askjinger.com