Excessmas and the tree
a new word for the celebration of excess, as opposed to the Nativity, at Christmas time

How to keep Christmas simple

July 21, 2009

Here’s a nice post on how to keep Christmas simple. From “only use cash” to “look for the meaning,” there are some good and practical tips. To those I would only add this: Call the secular celebration “Excessmas,” recognizing that there is no moral or religious obligation to spend a lot on Excessmas, and turn your thoughts toward the true meaning of the holiday.