Use the good dishes and crystal and enjoy American flag Jesus is my savior Trump is my president shirt now. Your kids will likely not want them and will yard sale them! l agree but holidays are special times we also want to keep special, it makes us help people know they are time to take a break from every day too. So, now, if somebody compliments an item I will either give it to them or make a note to give it to them at a later date. I agree, Judith. Special dishes and clothes signal that a day or occasion is special. Growing up I always liked the feeling I got when mom set out the best dishes and tablecloths. I don’t think I would have enjoyed them as much if they had been in use every day. So I can’t count the number of candles. I gave away or tossed when cleaning out her hutch and kitchen.