Originally Posted by MTI

Perhaps examine why the "bah humbug" has arrived. For many it is the blatant commericalism (A Charlie Brown Christmas Syndrome) and focus on gifting. A potent cure for that is to engage in volunteerism for part of the holiday, such as offering to aid in charitable efforts. It would be even more rewarding if the offer was made to organizations for help after the holidays, since they tend to have more than enough hands at that time of year. Like church/temple attendance during the high holy days . . . charities also get hit with a seasonal rush of volunteers.