Hello Michael, my opinion only of course, but Christmas today has become very commercialised……….I do not see much religious element in it anymore, I think the children still do the nativity play but in a more upbeat version……….children seem to receive toys and expensive techy stuff all year round, and they most probably know exactly what “Santa ” will bring them, the surprise element has gone…….I enjoy if for the family gathering and love to give gifts…….Christians and Christmas….well I guess they will attend the Church services………its the done thing…..but a whole new ballgame how I would see a Christian…….and its not just about attending Church…..so there I will leave it..xxx

I am not and never have been a believer, but Christmas was special when my kids were little. Watching their faces on the morning was something I’ll never forget.
These days I think it’s just an excuse for the shops to up prices on things they always sell and charge silly prices for “christmas” goods that they don’t usually carry.