Presenting...... The perfect solution to the Starbucks red cup issue:

[MADem]

12. Yes -- Christmas starts two days before Halloween! And WTF is "Black Friday?"

When did that become a "Screw the turkey dinner, I need to sleep outside Walmart to get that XBOX?" event where people get trampled to death?

I grew up in Europe and the holiday was more religious. If you had a tree it was small (and the neighbors got a kick out of them, particularly if you had American-ish decorations on the thing), the home's decorative centerpiece was the manger scene which was very elaborate in some homes. The big thing was advent calendars with treats behind the doors, and on the 6 of January, the Three Kings came and put presents in (and around) your shoes.

It's a great way to save money to incorporate the European traditions into the holiday in USA--the sale prices after Xmas are often substantial...! One gift on Xmas day, the rest when the Tres Reyes arrive!