Honesty is the best gift
Last year, my brother and I decided to start our own little Christmas tradition: Julbord (Swedish Christmas buffet) at a place called Tyrol, known for its fantastic atmosphere and great variety of good food.
We had a wonderful time this year as well!
We're not particularly fond of the usual Christmas mania with opening presents and so on. We both find it quite exhausting and stressful. That’s why we decided to do ourselves and others a favor by celebrating in the way we enjoy.
That’s the thing — when we "force ourselves" to participate in something, others sense it and everyone is affected.
Don't let any tradition give you feelings of guilt for not wanting to join in and play along. Do yourself and for others a favor by doing whatever you feel is the right thing to do.
Honesty towards yourself and others is the best Christmas gift you can give.