We haven't exchanged with each other or the kids for years. We do give $$$ to the grandkids though. Instead we use the money we'd otherwise spend on gifts and give to the needy. There are so many people in the world with very little and are struggling so this is our way of giving back. Yes, the traditions are nice and all but really do we "need" any of the items??!! We still decorate the house and so forth but have to say that the commercialization thing is not missed!
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