I always have a tree and stockings by the chimney (I have 5 grandchildren), but I can't stand Christian imagery like manger scenes. I have never used those types of decorations. We have a tradition for the grandkids where I build a gingerbread house, and Karen fills it with candy and toys. I made all the grandkids a wooden hammer, and they smash the house and get the booty inside. It's become a big deal at the house.

@TonesX Are you a member of Temecula Valley Atheists? If not, find them on fb. Over 700 really bad ass people in your area.

No decorations, hardly any gifts, no cards this year (expect a new year's photoshop card that I'll e-mail everyone). Hey, it's time we buy out of the insanity that has become a commodity. It's not religious. It's not about doing good deeds and caring about humanity. It's all about spending money and buying crap that will end up in a landfill sooner than later. OPT out of the insanity that is "The holy buying season."

I am not decorating this year but it isn't for any particular reason. I really love Xmas and the decorations! I love everything except the bs of religion. I love the trees, the lights especially. But this year I'm not decorating because I'm in an apt and all of my stuff is in storage. I kind of like the simplicity.

Any other oldsters here? I’m 72. So we all have “levels”? I don’t even know what my level is. How do I find out?

I used to be one of the only houses on my street not to have lights. Now there a few more due to the economy.

I don't put up christmas decorations either. Christmas is enough of a pain in the ass for adults as it is. Christmas is a holiday for kids. Adults have to wade through all the bullshit it brings.

Putting up and taking down decorations is just one less item of bullshit I have to deal with.

Ha ha, I didn't decorate this year either, all the hype wears me out

I don't do Christmas anymore.

me either i hate it