It's a little sad the most frequent question around Christmas is so self-centered. Everyone wants to know what everyone else got. It's all about you and your stuff.
I wonder how different the holiday would be if, instead of reflecting on our stuff, we reflected on what we gave others, or how Christmas affects us today. Wouldn't it be a very different world if the most frequent question was "What has the Christmas story taught you this year?" instead. Perhaps people would put themselves in the shoes of the wise men, the shepherds, the inn-keeper, the angels, or some other character bringing something to the table (gifts, adoration, a stable, good news) instead of walking away with more stuff.
Now, I'm not opposed to stuff - I love my stuff. But, when it becomes the focus of a holiday that should make us reflect on the humble beginnings of our Savior, I think we should reassess.
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