I agree with Nanamoms...I too, cringed when I saw the first ads for Christmas. And I too, wish we could go back to simpler times....but aren't they much simpler if we realize WHY we celebrate? I made a vow to decrease the issues of gifting years ago...and surprisingly enough, I don't get faulted for my views. Maybe we need more of that and less of the crass comercialization we all despise?
I really believe in doing what you can for others all year round...