I do not like Christmas! Alright. I know what you’re going to think, this girl doesn’t know what she’s talking about! How do you not like a holiday centered around family and love? Well, you didn’t let me finish. I love my family, I love my friends and I enjoy being happy. Aside from the obvious wholesome family festivities, I think Christmas is a horrible holiday, and you don’t have to agree. You may continue to be an insane Utah-esque woman with a diet coke problem, and enjoy the holiday.
First of all, I really don’t like the whole gift exchange ordeal, and don’t get me started on Secret Santa. Perhaps I would feel differently if I was filthy rich, but I’m not, so there’s that. First, you have to figure out who you care about, and how much you care about them. Then, you have to figure out what they like ANNNNNNNNNND if they already own it or not. EVEN MORE, you have to now compete with other people and it becomes a race whether or not someone else will give them said gift first. Or you could risk it and give it to them anyway. I’m always afraid whatever I give them they’re just going to absolutely hate, then they get mad like, “OMG YOU DON’T KNOW ME AT ALL,” then boom, you’re a horrible friend. But hey, that’s one less friend for next year!
On the topic of gifts. Who are you? Hmm? Who are you asking for a $900CAD hair tool? “Oh yeah it’s just on my list I don’t expect to actually get it.” These Christmas wishlist videos have been corrupting my feed since Halloween, and it makes me sick listening to these kids, highschoolers, and some bratty college kids asking their not filthy rich parents and family for crazy presents – maybe not as extreme of a price tag, but you get the point. Yes, I watch nearly every video that comes up, yes it’s a problem, and yes I secretly like the videos.
Then there’s the whole making plans situation. In the western world there’s not many places open on the holidays. If you don’t have family, friends, or pet fishes, what are you going to do? Cry by a fireplace video on your computer? Holidays are not for the lonely and sad. Meanwhile in other countries they prepare lots of things, and when the day comes, everyone is out and about together whether you know them or not. Places are still closed, but not as many, and even if you’re lonely you can join in on the fun too. I understand this one is just me whining about having nothing to do on Christmas but really, it makes me sad when I think about people who don’t have anyone to spend it with, not even strangers.
Finally the one thing that tops it all off: I hate mint, it irks me. I don’t think mint is tasty, I think the majority of mint flavoured things taste like expired toothpaste. The only mint thing I will enjoy is mint lifesavers I get from the dollar store because I think they taste like root beer.
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