Agreed, JonnyD, but I tend to live my whole life that way anyway. I don't need a holiday as an excuse to spend valuable times with my loved ones. I do that every chance I get, no matter what day of the year it is. Really, what I hate most about Christmas is all the greedy bargain shoppers that are out, clogging the roads, the stores and the post office (I haven't got my mail for two weeks now because I won't get anywhere near that zoo). They make is a major hassle just to perform your daily routines. I'll be thankful when it's all over...and it's just a few days away!
Congrats on not having to get anywhere near Wal-Mart. You, my friend, are a SMART shopper!