I have been doing that since the early nineties. I hated the plastic gifts, and the excessive candy and alcohol. Sometimes other people would give gifts for the kids (always cheap, mind you). The kids would end up in tears because the gifts usually break on the same day. For a while, I encouraged my kids to make stuff for their siblings, and some wonderful wooden trucks, puppets and boxes were the result. I have since banned trees (I don't like cutting live trees down and I despise plastic ones) and bought decorations (what an absolute waste). I'll allow holly or ivy cuttings from the garden if anyone is bothered. The bought cards were disingenuous and I don't want to receive any (What am I gonna do with them?), although I have a lovely collection of homemade cards in my safe. My wish is to have a very quiet happy day. We do eat a nice roast, however. I suppose it comes off as grinchy, but the best Christmas I can imagine is with my family, not a celebration of corporate profit.