Take heart -- as our kids grow older and older, it is easier to see the treasured traditions and soak up family, eschewing much of the plastic sparkle crap that can blot out the light and warmth. I do have one friend-family who have a couple of birthdays on and around Christmas, and so they open gifts on the solstice and use Christmas to celebrate the births of their people. Happy New Year, Dave!
Take heart -- as our kids grow older and older, it is easier to see the treasured traditions and soak up family, eschewing much of the plastic sparkle crap that can blot out the light and warmth. I do have one friend-family who have a couple of birthdays on and around Christmas, and so they open gifts on the solstice and use Christmas to celebrate the births of their people. Happy New Year, Dave!