I agree now. Christmas was magical when we were kids because we had wonderful parents and a fabulous childhood.
We were quite poor and so appreciated everything we ever had and the need to work for what you wanted. Giving presents that you worked hard all year to earn the money for or to make yourself was incredible. This is the Christmas that I get misty and nostalgic about.
Now I really do rather loathe the whole season. It irritates me that it is a particularly busy time at work (end of month. Any other poor souls in finance will appreciate this!!) and we are forced to take the time off.
I hate that the buses get delayed by the traffic jams from people out shopping. The crowds jamming the shops and the sidewalks are the worst.
Bah fucking humbug to Christmas now!