As I get older and more tired, the initial "tacky" thoughts that flash through my mind are replaced by appreciation, and even envy, at the capacity to open-heartedly put the energy into celebrating life and finding joy - to be willing to seek to participate in and even create festivity - whether in good taste or not.

My neighbor's yard full of inflatable Disney Christmas characters aesthetically drives me nuts. On the other hand, I haven't bothered to buy a poinsettia, much less put up a Christmas tree this year. I admire them more than I admire me.