From a child's point of view no decorations, no gatherings or rituals might be pretty miserable.

Patsy,
I agree, if they've been raised to expect them and then they are discontinued.

My comment wasn't advocating abandoning traditional practices. I was amused that someone is making money from developing traditions for the protest event, Festivus.
Website: http://www.festivuspoles.com/pages/Festivuspoles.htm

Thanks,
rags