Christmas is aimed at those who do not do so much and can be guilt-tripped into doing a little extra for Christmas. It is also conveniently timed so that people can be urged to give more because it is the last chance they have to maximize their charitable contribution deduction for the year.
You are one of those truly wonderful people who gives to charity and does for others all year around. For you, Christmas is both gratuitous and annoying. You believe in good will all the time, 24/7. Most of the rest of us need to be prodded a little to get off our duffs and do a little something extra.
So, yeah. It’s the depressing time of year. It’s cold. The economy isn’t doing so well. Let’s goose things a bit. Have a party. Let people hang out with each other. Spend a little. Do good things for others. All these things are good for depression. You could see them as an anti-SAD (seasonal affective disorder) plan. Not to mention that by spending a little money the right way, you can keep a little more out of Uncle Sam’s hands.
It’s win, win, win all around. In fact, even though you are such a paragon, you might also benefit from a little Christmas cheer. Just to keep the blues at bay.