Christmas?

Sometimes I really wish that I could opt out of Christmas. I just find the whole thing kinda forced and artificial. I have a love/hate thing with it. I love to buy presents for others or spend times with friends. I don't love the crowds, the greed, the unrealistic expectations that family will somehow be closer than ever. Also, the fact that some people only show charity and kindness during this time of year- why not all the time? I love to surprise people for no reason in the middle of the year or have people over with no particular purpose but to simply be together.