I agree that Misfire has the right idea. I have cut down drastically on parties, christmas cards, presents and just about everything else. I do go to the Nursing home with a sack full of little gifts I have picked up during the year and usually take ten dozen cookies (I buy) not bake. I will visit my sons place and celebrate Christmas dinner. Christmas Eve is mine and my pets time, to eat anything our hearts desires, curl up on the sofa with It's a Wonderful Life and The Grinch and Christmas vacation movies. I spend quiet time and just enjoy the tree lights and smells of fresh baking etc. I go to bed to get up early [Razz] and head for Davids house, with my home-made dressing....