Christmas Cheer...or not

I finished making the Christmas cards and “year book” this weekend (it’s really a 1 page news letter but year book sounds soooo pretentious and I do enjoy a touch of irony) so I’m feeling very chipper.  I know others will have shopped, written and wrapped weeks ago but that isn’t how I operate. In all honesty, I’m not a Christmassy person when that means shopping for expensive presents and general over-indulgence.  I love having a tree, which we decorate on Christmas Eve and relaxing with my family but Christmas as a commercial excuse for excess is a complete turn-off.