Every year we try to incorporate holiday cheer (giving gifts) in with the real meaning of the Sabbat--the Winter Solstice. My Witchlets, especially Olivia, are very interested in learning about Yule traditions, where they originated and how Christianity adopted many of them.
This year I will try not to be so 'bah-humbug' about the season.I will try to enjoy going out and shopping for gifts for the Witchlets. Last year I put it off and just hated it when I finally dd go. I utilized online shopping instead (which I did get some awesome deals at buy.com) but my heart just wasn't in it.
I really hope to start our own family traditions for Yule; I'm tired of following the traditions of others.