I really wish I had the answer to this question, because if I had the answer I'd know what was missing this yer, and in turn I'd be able to feel Christmassy! I'm very Grinch-like this year!!
For me I always used to get so excited when we put the decorations up with the Christmas music on, and going out shopping for the perfect gifts with the perfect wrapping paper and ribbons ( which all co-ordinate, obviously )...but this year it's just not happening