Yes, some people still find ways to celebrate, at a smaller scale. If there are relaties in other countries sending money, that helps. Many people refuse to let traditions die and find ways to keep them alive, but it is very painful not to be able to do much.
Last night, coincidentally, I attended a sort of xmas musical one of my daughters participated in. She is part of a chamber choir. There were some characters interspersing monologues about the beauty of xmas and the importance of celebrating it without the consumerist mentality dictating what to do. I can understand the value of some of that, but I sensed that the organizers of the event had some hidden agenda behind and it had to do with ameliorating people's anger and frustration by pitching the idea that xmas is more than buying stuff you probably do not need. The thing is we can't afford even the most basic things that we badly need now.
There was this monologue of an "old man" reminiscen reminiscing the different traditions and typical dishes (*hallacas, home-made drinks, chicken salad, ham bread, etc) at some point i felt like yelling shut-up at him. It was torturous to picture all those delicious things anyone could afford some years ago and which are now a luxury.
I stayed only because my daughter was singing