I admit that I don't have a special relationship with Christmas, especially not in the traditional sense. But I do love the atmosphere with lights and candles, the scent of pine, the smell of cinnamon and baked apples. I associate it with cosiness and comfort, peace and relaxation. A mulled wine to go with it - delicious! For me, consumerism doesn't fit in at all, I tend to give presents without an occasion rather than on a fixed schedule. And the decorating craze, which is also becoming more and more prevalent in this country with plastic and bright flashing lights, quickly turns me into a Grinch ;-))