Dreadful Christmas?

When I go around town, there are clear indications that the holidays are near. From the fully decorated store fronts to shoppers with their bags, to the Christmas carols and holiday lights... the holidays are HERE. For the past few years, Christmas didn't give me a sense of excitement as it once did. Sad to say, this year, I'm not looking forward to Christmas either. What happened? Has the "Grinch" inside of me suddenly surfacing? To me, Christmas merely represents increased traffic, the crowded malls and parking lots, the endless search for the perfect gift, and of course, the dreadful credit card bill. It's no longer the happy, go-lucky type of event anymore. Will anything change me? Can anything change me? I want to enjoy Christmas again.... I want to get excited about the holidays again...