history: Last Christmas, both my boys were here for Christmas. It was such a happy time My boys made me so happy last year. They both came 1800 miles away to visit me at Christmas. 
current: That was super nice of them, I bet it was a big surprise as well.
next: Yes, it was. It was one of the happiest days of my life. My one son also got me a kitchenaid for Christmas. 