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Why do you personally hate Christmas? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 day ago by Dalacos@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/40632364

For those that can't stand this time of the year, my misery seeks company. What does it for you?

For me: aside from the usual family stuff:

I worked front-end in a post office back when that meant a line-up before I opened the doors to the end of the day when I had to inform the line-up that was still out the door that, yes, I was going to close on time. (Some didn't take that well. For me it was just another Tuesday...)

It meant a lot of work with little thanks and I had to listen to the same shitty Xmas playlist over and over all day.

Edit/PS: The quick downvote sells it. Perfection. chefs kiss

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[–] onlooker@lemmy.ml 20 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I can't stand it. Consumerism whipped up to a frenzy, certain people preaching about giving to the needy, then not hearing a peep from the same people after January 1st, same Xmas songs over and over and over again... It all just feels fake and I want it to be over.

[–] MyMindIsLikeAnOcean@piefed.world 6 points 1 day ago

I “opted out” about 8 years ago. I just ignore all the aspects I hate. I’ll hang out for Christmas dinner…but won’t accept or give gifts…within reason: if somebody at work want to give me a trinket, I’m not going to make them feel like shit about it. I’ll say merry Christmas etc

It feels so good not to be running around at the mall at the last minute to buy something useless. Makes birthdays better because I put more energy into them.

[–] FriedRice@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 day ago

Same. I hate the traditions about it, that things have to be done as every year. Im one of thoese who think that traditions are rules made by dead people.

And why am I called the Grinch, when I just don't like the consumption and the traditions. I was think of making an group for people who just don't want to follow traditions.