I see what u r sayin....Chistmas is less important to me now than it was when I was growin up....like what u said...things change...as people grow up...changes occur like families leave u by either dying out, move away, etc... I mean it's nice to go with the flow....and participate in parties, etc... and not be a spoiled sport... but some of us become more knowledgeable about life and put things in perspective based on the new knowledge, experience...and regardless, life changes, whether we like to admit..or not.... we might have believed in Santa when we were young, and now we are like WTF:blown: liek it's childs' play And I could appreciate...the presents, decorations, lights, spirit...but I think life should be celebrated more often that way thatn just at this time of the year.....