With 6 days until the biggest day of the year (biggest, at least, for the 4-18 year olds among us) I submit this for the rational side of your brain: http://www.truthdig.com/dig/item/200512_an_atheist_manifesto/

Don't assume I despise Christmas and all its accoutrements. I enjoy giving gifts and receiving them. I love the secular part of the holiday. I have no ill feelings for the religious part. I still have not reconciled my incredulity of those who believe in it. I never could figure out why.

Merry Christmas!