Originally Posted by wahoonc

Don't celebrate them?

I think it is all about personal attitude and choices, as well as not allowing other people to dictate what you are going to do or not do to celebrate the holidays.

We have been working towards getting away from the consumer gift frenzy and more towards the spirit of the holiday(s). This year we are giving donations to various charities in our family's name. The only people we have bought actual gifts for are a young nephew and two orphans at the local orphanage as part of our annual church support of that facility. We have also ponied up some cash to help my kids get home from Christmas, both are working in new jobs at entry level wages.

Aaron