Hi James, I agree!! but I suspect that there will be an out cry so batten down the hatches and keep quiet. I agree with you,I hate all the hype that revolves around Christmas,wish it was just simple,and without all the neon light's and the hardship that it brings. I think that it would be good to enjoy Christmas Eve,and if one is lucky then enjoy a family time together,but not forced upon us. I have probably made it worse,and now there will be all sorts thrown at me,including snowballs!!! Jan.