You make a good point there. Sometimes it is very smart to celebrate with friends, or even people you don't know to make you feel the spirit of the holidays. Go to a nursing home and visit people on Christmas. There's always some older person there that has no family. Serve food at a shelter. Volunteer with an organization that collects toys for kids. There's just so much more than spending time with a family that ruins that feeling for you.
I think involving kids in these programs also shows them that there are a lot of people who live with a lot less, and that they should be grateful for all they have. To show the gift of giving to others. Thanks for bringing this forward.