Hi, all,
I truly do not buy into all the commercialism. I don't know when I actually stopped doing it, but I ignore much of that aspect of the holidays.
I've had debilitating holiday blues in the past, but not now. I just look forward to gathering with friends and family for Thanksgiving. For Christmas, I buy my daughter and the twins simple gifts, and try to maintain my balance.
I should also add, that after many years of intense grief during the holidays, I've developed a "tough skin" regarding it alll. I could just as well miss it, but that's part of my own survivial.
Love
Patty