Quote Originally Posted by KC2UGV View Post
I like the advent calendars. The kids enjoy the little "prizes" each day (This year was a lego advent calendar). I dislike most holidays, except for Halloween (It's pure fun), Thanksgiving (The whole of our family gets together, and doesn't argue, close to 100 people), and Christmas (Again, huge chunks of the family, all in one place).

Could we do it without the gifts? Sure. Our family likes to give. And we give a lot. We don't care what we get, just as long as we give gifts that matter.
I don;t mind the gifts as long as I get them.