I'm actually kinda glad they didn't have an event this year. I remember last year that I spent a lot of time participating in each of the events that I ignored a lot of family gathering and events that was going on at the time. I'm also still burnt out from the fair event so it's nice to have a break. Having raffles and an advent calendar is still tons of fun for me. :]
This event is still fun of course! But since I don't have have a big family or many friends, my Holidays really aren't busy. So, I mean given my situation, I just look forward to big events like these. I come here to do my celebrating. But I know the staff can't do it all, and I try to be a reasonable person (most of the time lol). I totally understand that not everyone has the time to host, handle, and participate in another major event.