What does Christmas mean anymore?

Christmas is a time of the year that has greatly changed and continues to every single year. When someone says "I can't wait for Christmas!" it usually means that they can't wait to recieve gifts from friends and loved ones when really it should be about the cheerful atmosphere and the decorating and the ice skating with loved ones. This holiday was made to be thought of as the holiday that is full of joy and happiness because you can put up a tree and decorate it with your family or you can sing Christmas carols and songs while they play on the radio and just get in the "Christmas spirit". Nowadays we just look at it as the number one holiday to go out shopping and buy many unnecessisary items for yourself and anyone you care about. I get that everyone thinks that it's the right thing to do by spending enormous emounts of money on others and expect it all back in return but some families and kinds can't afford to do these things. In reality, I think that these families that can't afford to purchase many gifts for this holiday are the more fortunate because they really know what Christmas is all about. It's a religious time for most people and families that work together get to stay close and for instance bake decorated cookies just for the fun of it to spread the Christmas spirit. These families know how to make the best out of what they have and still have a great time. That's what I think this holiday should consist of.