We have much the same problem over here on this side of the world, all the important celebrations have become nothing more than commercial enterprises by the shops. They each vie against others to see who can pull in the most people and there for the highest profit. Commercialism gone mad!
So very frustrating. I get really cranky when I see the Christmas stuff being put out and it is only September.
Actually I never decorate in my house until the 1st Dec (I start putting out) I tend to take it all down and put it away 10 days after Christmas Day. So very sad that the real meaning of Christmas is being lost and we are being desensitized.