Even from a non-religeous point of view, it's a damn good excuse for
family and friends who have moved apart to get back together again;
forget the comercialisation.
Unfortunatly it also drills home to people who don't have, or can't be
around, family and friends that they're alone. It's not a fun time for
everyone..
Sorry to be gloomy
Jon
(nb. I AM travelling back to the UK, I wasn't talking about me)