Christmas is my favorite time of the year.  Plus it's a publc holiday so we get the day off work.
I absolutely love Christmas!!  I start planning in August usually.
I am more into the traditions and less the religious side.  I love giving and sending greetings and gifts.
I'm into both sides of it - it's just the best time of my entire year - and I love winter that goes along with it - fires in the fireplace, hot cocoa, etc.
It's too bad that christmas has become so associated with shopping and the retail sector.  I like it because it seems like everyone is nicer to each other
It does seem to make people think of others a lot more - I wish that would continue all year.
Different countries have different christmas traditions.
Yes, I've heard about the Dutch that put out wooden shoes as opposed to stockings - what else?
Christmas in Australia and New Zealand
Christmas traditions in Australia and New Zealand have many similarities to British, Irish, American and Canadian traditions, including traditional Christmas symbols featuring winter iconography. This means a red fur-coated Santa Claus riding a sleigh, songs such as "Jingle Bells", and various Christmas scenes on Christmas cards and decorations. However, the timing of Christmas occurring during the Southern Hemisphere's summer season has resulted in the development of some local traditions as a result of the warmer weather.
Shared traditions
now I'd say it's, 'Marshmallow World.' It's a more obscure classic, so a lot of people haven't heard it and I love to hear the reactions to such a fun Christmas song. My all-time favorite Christmas song is "Breath of Heaven." It gives me chills every time." On marking Christmas tradition, Battistelli evoked how "We will get to see all our loved ones this year and for that I'm so grateful! We are continuing the tradition of touring during