You didn't say which country you were from!
Sorry, I live near Syracuse NY, United States of America.

I forgot to add that as my duaghter's birthday is Christmas, and she does Alter service, was part of the children play on the nativity until she became to big, and is well know to the congragation, the Preist has them sing Happy Birthday to her. She is some what embarassed and overwhelmed at the same time.

I seem to have lost my faith over the years but I am sure that that is why Christmas is not as magical!
With me it is less about faith and more about humanity. As a group I think we lost sight of what I think the lesson of the season is about. (Keeping in mind that my opinion on this changes as I learn and meditate on it) The line that best represents Christmas for me is "...good will towards men" While not exactly what the season represents, it is how I see it. The rest of the year we are all clawing our way to achieve what ever goal we are striving for, and more often than not with no regard for the rest of the world. ( I am just as guilty.) There is this sense that someone can make up for all thier misdeeds on this one day. This is why I like the idea of reflection. I think I make myself a better person, just a little, by this approach.
Is it really that hard to treat everyone with a little respect year round?

Any way enough of me and my wanderings

Merry Christmas.

Lottie, what is the correct Chanukiah greeting?