I'm leaning towards some sort of a "Winter/Year End Celebration". Like a summer BBQ with a pool, friends and family, except in this celebration it's with snow (sometimes), a decorated evergreen tree )symbolizing the eternal spirit of life), friends, family, each other and gifts to give/exchange. Much like wedding gifts are given to a newly wedded couple to take into their new life, we give gifts to our friends (family is very few and far between) to be carried into the new year.Ah, I'm still workin' on it...but I think I'm getting close to finally capturing the essence of the Christmas Spirit to suit my lifestyle and beliefs :-)
Hmmm...I may just call it "Chrissmas"...no one would know I'd be calling it anything different out loud, and then there's no need to explain what I mean and why - LOL! Chrissmas suits me! ;-D
