Hello again @rok-sivante
I know exactly what you're going through simply because, while I have no paper saying that I'm married or had a ceremony, I live with my "wife" for a long time now, and spent many Christmas together.
She also takes no shit, believe me, and I feel as you do. I don't find Christmas that special... I have a kind of lifestyle that allows me to stop and think about those I love, so I tend to appreciate every moment with my family and loved ones,
What happens is that most people only think about this on these special Holidays, but as I am always embracing the warmth of their presence all year round I don't see the big deal in Christmas any more.
Granted presents are nice, they aren't as nice as when I was a child and that was the HOLY GRAIL of new toys and stuff to play with.
Never forget that Christmas is for the Children... the magic of Christmas is mostly for the little ones and for those who don't stop to appreciate the family all year round.
As far as the presents are concerned, I hate picking presents. I like giving them and seeing people happy, but I have no good taste and can't seem to pick the right things.
Then again, I never ask for anything so I'm just a bit detached from the present concept maybe... or I'm just a man, as I know it's kind of a trend that man can't properly pick gifts.
Heck you should see my presents for my wife, they are not the best and I admit it, but she knows I suck at picking them.
My sporadic gifts through the year are the best, but these "forced" date-bound ones... meh, I am not into it.
Thanks for the wall of text though, read every bit of it.
Cheers! Upvoted.
Max
ha ha, I appreciate the great comment. good to know I'm not alone in these matters, and feel a sense of comfort having such reflected back, sure that it's a common experience for men and not just some isolated case.
Happy Holidays, mate! :-)
To you as well mate, see you around ;)
Christmas Cheers!