It is true that Christmas can be a time when not a creature is working, not even a mouse pad. In some companies, the employees flip into their Christmas mode just after Thanksgiving and do not return to the work mode until the New Year. In other companies, depending on such factors as their work cycles, industry, or financial condition, there can be minimal behavioral changes during Christmas season.
If your company is in the holiday mode, but you are not, you can still keep your primary focus on your work, while being selective as to the holiday activities in which you participate. This does not mean that you utter "bah humbug" when someone wishes you happy holidays, but rather that you need not spend inordinate amounts of time decking the halls.
In addition, if many of your associates feel as you do, it may be worthwhile to meet with management to talk about next year's Christmas activities. It is entirely possible you will come up with some ideas that will help make next year's holiday season more meaningful and enjoyable for all. One such thought might be to give presents to the less fortunate.
You and your associates may feel better about the holiday activities if more of them were truly focused on peace on earth and goodwill to all.
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