Well said.

I used to hate Christmas because all I could see was the commercial consumerism aspects of it. It's growing on me now though since I've realized you can make it whatever you want it to be. We stopped giving gifts in my family and started playing games on Christmas as a way of spending time together and enjoying each other's company. My wife and I started only a tradition of buying each other only pajamas for Christmas and then reading books on Christmas day. I'm starting to like the tradition and nostalgia of Christmas and the festive celebration of it all. That being said I don't think that lights and decorations are necessary and a person should celebrate or not, however they choose to give the day meaning. Self Introspection, sharing thoughts and feelings with others - those are great ways to spend the day.