I usually run away to some Latin American beach during this time of year. This way I am out of sight and out of mind where it comes to exchanging Christmas gifts.  
   
 Of course I have no wife, no kids, and the only family member I am close with is my mother who also doesn't like exchanging gifts because we are "supposed to" so Christmas is kind of a "non event" for me.  
   
 That said, I have no desire to piss on the parades of those who feel this is a "special" time of year for religious or other reasons. So Merry Christmas everyone  
   
 Did your parents plan work on you? You did end up growing up to be a hooker, but in my book that's a GOOD thing. lol