I thought this was a *discussion*, not an arena where only concurring opinions are permitted. Would it really be all that interesting if all anyone could contribute were "Yes" or "Me too"?
Perhaps I didn't express myself precisely. What I was trying to say was that, while the worst commercialized aspects of X-mas certainly lead many to *spend* excessively, for others it is a necessary opportunity to *earn* a living. Many of those engaged in this seasonal commerce "get enough" at work and their participation as private citizens (consumers) may be quite limited/modest.
Is this not a slightly interesting insight? Or is it perhaps not sufficiently "correct" or "on-topic" for you?