Sentence 1: About a week ago I lost my job. 
 Sentence 3: At first I began to panic, thinking I wouldn't be able to give gifts 
 Sentence 4:  I am now realizing that I put way too much emphasis on material things 
 Sentence 5:  I now think this year will be a more authentic celebration of Jesus birth 
 Option 1: I've faced the Christmas season without money before. 
 Option 2: I've never faced the Christmas season without money before.