I think I've gotten jaded over the years living as a "poor colllege student" - I hate the commercialism of the holidays, and think it can blind us to the original intent of setting aside the day in the first place..

Let us remember all the universe, and not just the parts we love, and be in awe at the miracle of life and forgiveness. (That's not Exactly the reason for this holiday, but might be a shadow of it..)