For me Christmas nowadays is just another holiday. I am not going to church anymore since a long time. Since all relatives live in Europe, no gifts are exchanged because money is v... moreFor me Christmas nowadays is just another holiday. I am not going to church anymore since a long time. Since all relatives live in Europe, no gifts are exchanged because money is very short on our end and the shipping costs are too high. My hubby and I buy only what we need at other times. We put a foot high cute artificial Christmas tree on our little dining table to lift up our memories of happy times when our kids were small. I love and appreciate all friends, I honor all religions and non-religions - you can let loose here, if you feel like it. Do you buy gifts early? less