I find the holidays depressing. I've lost so many loved ones my table is almost empty on the holidays. I so miss my mom and dad, even though they lived a long life, it doesn't hurt any less. My mom was my best friend.

I can understand your missing you daddy and the fun things he represented. It is with thanks that we have our memories of better days. I think of them often. Grief is a life long healing. Hope you manage to get through the holidays with as little pain as possible.