I really love this time of year!  You hear many people complaining that the crowds are getting to busy at the mall and that people seem to be impatient.  I don't mind the crowds at all and as for the impatient aspect?.. I just smile and move on by!  I think that if Christmas shopping makes you grumpy, then by all means.. why do it?!!  I don't get it.  There are so many things wrong with our world, and this is the one time of year that is joyous and giving.  It doesn't matter why you celebrate, be it religious or otherwise, embrace this special time of year and enjoy the twinking in the children's eyes because they see it as it truly is... Magical...