[jleewachter]

Is there anyone else out there? Dont get me wrong; I loved it when I was younger. But, I'm in my 30's now, and it just sucks. Maybe it's because I'm recently divorced (not my choice,) and was forced into becoming a part time dad who doesn't get to see his kids nearly enough this time of year, (or any other time of year for that matter.) It just makes me completely sad, angry, and depressed; and honestly, I'm just sick of hearing about it. I totally understand why others like this time of year so much; I'm just tired of having it shoved in my face.

Rant over, sorry

 

[Music Alchemist]

mmm... I have both fond (heck, magical) and traumatic memories of Christmas. I'm also in my 30s, and don't talk to my family aside from my brother. (I do receive gifts. Hey, I don't mind free stuff if people insist upon it.) I don't do anything in particular for Christmas nowadays. I think the whole excessive commercialism and forced celebration thing is an embarrassment in a sense. Can't stand most Christmas music, though I did enjoy the mellow jazz rendition in the grocery store this morning. On the other hand, it's nice to have a time to be closer to loved ones and such. (For those who have those, that is.) I don't hate Christmas, but I'm not that interested in it either.

 

[Darkestred]

Is there anyone else out there? Dont get me wrong; I loved it when I was younger. But, I'm in my 30's now, and it just sucks. Maybe it's because I'm recently divorced (not my choice,) and was forced into becoming a part time dad who doesn't get to see his kids nearly enough this time of year, (or any other time of year for that matter.) It just makes me completely sad, angry, and depressed; and honestly, I'm just sick of hearing about it. I totally understand why others like this time of year so much; I'm just tired of having it shoved in my face.

Rant over, sorry

I don't hate it but its definitely a children's holiday and that's what makes it so special. I really find it ridiculous as an adult to an adult - i have to purchase items on a list that someone can readily buy. Not only that, there becomes this expectation. When all is said and done i just spent $ on gifts for someone else that could have paid for my entire "wish list."

The way i make it have meaning to me is i buy gifts that no one is expecting and that the person can use or relates to.

 

[ProtegeManiac]

Is there anyone else out there? Dont get me wrong; I loved it when I was younger. But, I'm in my 30's now, and it just sucks. Maybe it's because I'm recently divorced (not my choice,) and was forced into becoming a part time dad who doesn't get to see his kids nearly enough this time of year, (or any other time of year for that matter.) It just makes me completely sad, angry, and depressed; and honestly, I'm just sick of hearing about it. I totally understand why others like this time of year so much; I'm just tired of having it shoved in my face.

Rant over, sorry

I hate Christmas too - traffic is hell and even after I get through that, I have to deal with parking. I use Uber now, and I don't deal with parking problems anymore, just absurd surge pricing and lack of cars.

But then I get to the party organized by whichever group I know and there's stout, roast pork, steak, etc...and for a few hours I forget how ticked off I am. Until I try to drive out or get an Uber when I'm too stuffed to want to do anything other than shower and sleep.

 

[chillaxing]

i feel the same as most here.

christmas is just date for people to go out and make the economy move. I buy more stuff for myself than other people around christmas. Not because i'm selfish its because i'm buying stuff and taking care of my family through out the year. I don't need a reason or someone telling me i need to care about them at a certain time of the year. I still buy gifts for me nieces and nephew because enjoy seeing kids faces light up but i dont' care to buy anything for adults.

I also hate when people make a gift list. I had one secret santa party this year and when they asked me to give a hint of what i wanted for a gift, i put down "sex, drugs, and rock n' roll". Don't get me something that i expect, surprise me with what you think that i would like. Doesn't matter what it is, i just want you to put some thought into it.

Valetines is ****in stupid too.

 

[ProtegeManiac]

Valetines is ****in stupid too.

I like one part about it though. Everyone's checking into suites and getting reservations in restaurants, which means I finally get to eat fast food in peace. Any other time of the year I go to the counter, turn around, and bam - no more seats. Sometimes I just have to eat out to wait out rush hour, but since I have nobody to reserve a seat for me, I have to go to restaurant where the food comes to you and a server takes the orders. Healthier though - along with my leaves and meat, screw the grains diet I lost 55lbs.

This has become less important to me though. No, I haven't found anyone to spend Valentine's with (not that I'd want one considering how much it will cost every day of every year). KFC came up with online delivery that I don't even need to have cash on me nor wear anything over my boxers to enjoy a bucket of deep-fried Hot N Krispy, a Hot N Krispy Zinger, and a Hot N Krispy Double Down.

No, you are not the only one who hates Christmas.

The holiday is fraught for many who have bad experiences and miserable memories associated with it.

Some have only drunken fights to recall. Some had no holiday to speak of and couldn’t explain why.

There are those who cannot afford to participate and a wide variety of feelings around that.

The panoply of justifiable feelings about Christmas include hate.

The angrier people get about Starbucks having a War on Christmas just makes me go over to Starbucks feeling happy about spending on a fancy Christmas themed drink, toasting to myself like I just bought WW2 War Bonds.

 

[wink]

First world problems.... get over it.
Let those who want to calebrate a Christianised pagan festival enjoy themselves.
And, let those, like me who don't live on in peace;.

 

[Witedingued]

It's not about Christmas but about all the stress that tends to take place in this time period. And I don't think most people actually put much meaning into Christmas (as the greater good and knowledge coming down to humanity), they just enjoy the possibility of not having to go to work but spend a few days indulging in sweets and chatting to people they feel emotionally (or otherwise) related to. This is especially noticeable when you work in a service company, for me it's edubirdie, and the time when people take time to rest, you actually get the most work

 

[droido256]

Eh, Yule is neutral for me, because I always have to work on it.

 

[Spareribs]

Christmas can get very easily boring fast especially after childhood and it can easily feel like a tired depressed rerun.

But in my experience, Christmas can be fun if you can travel or try something different.

I remember going to New York for a Christmas and seeing the famous Christmas show at Radio City Music Hall and it was fun. And I enjoyed staying at the Waldorf Astoria hotel.

I also like going out to nice restaurants or bars and eating high quality prime rib around Christmas time and to me it’s enjoyable since I rarely eat it.

Perhaps someday, I will visit Paris during Christmas and drink some great wine and eat a lovely duck. That would be fun.

So yeah, Christmas can be fun if you can be adventurous or creative or try something different.