Oh yes, I do love Christmas. Presents are nice, but more, I love having an excuse to buy things. I love the lovely lights in all the evergreen garland. I love staying up late at night and reading by the light of a Christmas tree (try it sometime, it's incredibly warm and cozy--but make sure you've got loads of lights). I love all the decorations that make my normally bland, boring home come to life, looking fresh and new to me. I love the smells that remind me of being a little kid at my grandparents' house. I start being Christmasy as early as possible (right after Thanksgiving if I can manage it), so that I can wallow in the spirit of