Ah, the holidays.  A time of year that is supposed to be magical.  This season is typically characterized by shopping, decorating, eating, drinking, traveling, gathering, dressing up, listening to music, being with family, and making merry that starts in November with Thanksgiving (or October for Halloween, especially for young families) and runs through New Year's Day.  Popular culture with all of its hype and advertising can make us feel obligated to engage in celebratory