delvanis,

Don't be discouraged. Christmas has little or nothing to do with the list in your post. The reason to celebrate Christmas is the coming of our Savior into the world. The fact that God became flesh and dwelt among us is a very good reason to stop and pause at this time of the year to celebrate.

Just because gift giving has become so popular in the secular world doesn't mean we should be distracted from the first and best gift of all, namely God's gift of His Son.

"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

"And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.”


Wes

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. - Isaac Watts