Although it has passed. I feel as if Christmas has been over-commercialized.
The true meaning however, differs from person to person.
To me it is a time to be with those you love now, not to dwell on those you have loved in the past, or think you love in the future. But now.
(Lel, I'm not even sure this was a posted philosophical question.)
I dunno, I feel like in most cases it's just not worth rounding up family that clearly don't care for each other in the ways that they should. If a family has to be bribed or convinced to come to a family Christmas party then so be it, don't come, don't even bother asking. Have the people close to you be there, makes a new family of your own.~