the I hate xmas thread

[zombie no.one]

that's a complete lie, I don't hate xmas at all... but for some reason this year the rigmarole of sending cards and buying 'prezzies' has never felt less sincere to me.

at the risk of sounding like an ungrateful twerp, I don't want any cards or presents either.

I've told 2 of my 3 bros not to get me anything, and likewise that I won't be getting them anything... I have 1 other bro who I know from prior experience will be getting me a present even if I tell him not to, meaning I'll have to get him one, because otherwise that would seem like a lopsided and weird situation... it's all so SILLY at this point.

- conversely my parents have orderd me not to get them anything, and yet I can't bring myself to not get them a present..... so I'm actually guilty of perpetuating the kind of behaviour I'm also bemoaning here. 

can this all just stop, it's so unnecessary 

how many of you are full of festive cheer and bouncing around in a reindeer costume then?

[Alex]

Honestly, I am having a great time. I had 95% of my presents bought before Halloween was even done and got them wrapped up before November was a week old. I have one more working day (18th) between now and next year and I am seriously looking forward to it all.

[claws]

We did the "no gifts" thing years ago, but we always end up buying gifts for each other every year. I bought all the small gifts in November, ready to deliver on X-mas.

[zombie no.one]

Honestly, I am having a great time. I had 95% of my presents bought before Halloween was even done

Maybe if I had kid/s it would be a different story.

my work was piping in xmas songs on the speakers before halloween... it's been a long old xmas already

We did the "no gifts" thing years ago, but we always end up buying gifts for each other every year.

well nevermind... it's the thought (of not buying any) that counts. 

[Trevor]

Christmas has, since 2020, always been lonely for me. This year will be no different. 😔😔😔

[Alex]

my work was piping in xmas songs on the speakers before halloween... it's been a long old xmas already

That is something that should be banned. Anyone selling xmas stuff before November should be subject to 100% tax on the profits and boiled alive in a vat of hot mulled wine.

[zombie no.one]

my work was piping in xmas songs on the speakers before halloween... it's been a long old xmas already

That is something that should be banned.

yeah it's acutely cringe hearing that stuff so early. (there's a few xmas songs I do like, but there's just a time and a place)

Christmas has, since 2020, always been lonely for me. This year will be no different. 😔😔😔

get a tree... they're solid company, and less annoying than 68% of relatives.