Christmas is my favorite time of the year.  Plus it's a publc holiday so we get the day off work.
I absolutely love Christmas!!  I start planning in August usually.
I am more into the traditions and less the religious side.  I love giving and sending greetings and gifts.
I'm into both sides of it - it's just the best time of my entire year - and I love winter that goes along with it - fires in the fireplace, hot cocoa, etc.
It's too bad that christmas has become so associated with shopping and the retail sector.  I like it because it seems like everyone is nicer to each other
It does seem to make people think of others a lot more - I wish that would continue all year.
Different countries have different christmas traditions.
Yes, I've heard about the Dutch that put out wooden shoes as opposed to stockings - what else?
In Australia and New Zeland Santa wears a red fur coat.
Isn't it hot in Australia during the Christmas season?  You'd think Santa would be wearing shorts - LOL!