My mother could do absolutely anything. She was like Martha Stewart before such a thing existed.
It's true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, you'll find you've created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul.
Where there is a problem, the risks to the public are greater than they've ever been before.