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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It’s cold, wet and miserable and there’s always people on internet fuck site forums complaining about Christmas*  
(*disclaimer : I know many people genuinely hate Christmas for various very legitimate reasons and appreciate this can be a very difficult time of year for some) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just the massive expense the commercialism and the fact it should be a pagan festival hijacked by Christianity "
So what? Many enjoy Christmas celebrations. They aren't forcing those that hate it to join in. Feel free to f*** off for a couple of days while we enjoy exchanging gifts and spending quality time away from work, with our friends and families. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Meh...
For me it's the same as any other time of year.
I don't have children so I don't have financial pressure.
I'll be spending Xmas Day working in the Morning then Xmas lunch cooked for me by my sister and her family - so that's another pressure off.
Then I'll go home for the evening by myself.
It's all good.
I like my own company- especially after being with other people all day.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What bothers me is that everone assumes that you celebrate Christmas and have some diificulty in respecting the reasons why you don't"
Nah. We really don't care. Carry on!  |
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"Just the massive expense the commercialism and the fact it should be a pagan festival hijacked by Christianity
So what? Many enjoy Christmas celebrations. They aren't forcing those that hate it to join in. Feel free to f*** off for a couple of days while we enjoy exchanging gifts and spending quality time away from work, with our friends and families."
Actually they do. You are called names for "spoiling everyone else's fun". And tell me where I'm meant to go when it's everywhere? |
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy  |
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy "
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7? |
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By *abs..Woman
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?"
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Is anyone ruining for everyone or you could flip this and say it's rammed down the throats of the people that don't celebrate whether they like it or not?
Personal I don't mind Christmas but this year I've cancelled it for personal reasons ... but have no issues with anyone celebrating anything they want tbh |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Everyone wants you to do what they want you to do !! So now we go abroad and enjoy some sunshine . We exchange presents the weekend before then we bugger off abroad |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Everyone wants you to do what they want you to do !! So now we go abroad and enjoy some sunshine . We exchange presents the weekend before then we bugger off abroad "
hooray you’ve got it sorted also |
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas. "
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?"
And don't forget not to turn on your tv listen to the radio or go on the internet |
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?
And don't forget not to turn on your tv listen to the radio or go on the internet "
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"C’mon give me all the reasons you hate this time of year!???"
I won't go into what my personal reasons are for not liking Christmas, but trust me it isn't just me being a bah humbug.
In the lead up being social seriously ramps up my anxiety levels. I don't enjoy going out in big groups. I'm generally the only one on my own and I find it difficult to join in conversations (and that's due to hearing problems as well as being socially awkward). |
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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?"
I never suggested that, but are you seriously expecting everyone else not to enjoy it?
People have many reasons not to enjoy Christmas and I am not dismissing those feelings and thoughts but what I am saying is that it’s unrealistic and selfish to expect others not to celebrate and enjoy it.
For anyone who doesn’t enjoy it, find a way of dealing with the season that suits you and your well-being.
For those of us that love it ... let’s get on and enjoy it. |
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?
I never suggested that, but are you seriously expecting everyone else not to enjoy it?
People have many reasons not to enjoy Christmas and I am not dismissing those feelings and thoughts but what I am saying is that it’s unrealistic and selfish to expect others not to celebrate and enjoy it.
For anyone who doesn’t enjoy it, find a way of dealing with the season that suits you and your well-being.
For those of us that love it ... let’s get on and enjoy it. "
No one is saying you can't enjoy it. We are saying stop calling us selfish because we don't want to celebrate.
That's what I have an issue with. |
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?
I never suggested that, but are you seriously expecting everyone else not to enjoy it?
People have many reasons not to enjoy Christmas and I am not dismissing those feelings and thoughts but what I am saying is that it’s unrealistic and selfish to expect others not to celebrate and enjoy it.
For anyone who doesn’t enjoy it, find a way of dealing with the season that suits you and your well-being.
For those of us that love it ... let’s get on and enjoy it. "
No one on any Bah Humbug thread/I don't like Christmas thread has said that others can't enjoy it.
It just keeps getting invaded by people telling us to stop being selfish and enjoy ourselves. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?
I never suggested that, but are you seriously expecting everyone else not to enjoy it?
People have many reasons not to enjoy Christmas and I am not dismissing those feelings and thoughts but what I am saying is that it’s unrealistic and selfish to expect others not to celebrate and enjoy it.
For anyone who doesn’t enjoy it, find a way of dealing with the season that suits you and your well-being.
For those of us that love it ... let’s get on and enjoy it.
No one is saying you can't enjoy it. We are saying stop calling us selfish because we don't want to celebrate.
That's what I have an issue with."
Always the way on these type of threads |
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By *abs..Woman
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?
I never suggested that, but are you seriously expecting everyone else not to enjoy it?
People have many reasons not to enjoy Christmas and I am not dismissing those feelings and thoughts but what I am saying is that it’s unrealistic and selfish to expect others not to celebrate and enjoy it.
For anyone who doesn’t enjoy it, find a way of dealing with the season that suits you and your well-being.
For those of us that love it ... let’s get on and enjoy it.
No one on any Bah Humbug thread/I don't like Christmas thread has said that others can't enjoy it.
It just keeps getting invaded by people telling us to stop being selfish and enjoy ourselves."
Oh no, don’t get me wrong ... I’m not telling you to enjoy yourself I’m saying you do what makes you comfortable and happy. It’s nothing to do with others.
Every Christmas thread is hijacked by people that don’t enjoy Christmas and want to drag the thread down. It’s exactly the same difference. |
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By *tella Heels OP TV/TS
over a year ago
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Thanks for the variety of comments, I have understood your reasons and some of you have touched me emotionally, I don’t know if I’m going to even be here next Christmas, I hope so, but can’t guarantee it.
So for me it’s an important time with my family.
But not everyone enjoys this time of year, I understand that.
I’m sad some you feel you can’t engage in celebration a family time to be happy and share gifts, I’m no Christian, but bought up to believe in the Christian faith, the ritual is a pagan festival, celebrating the end of one year and beginning of another coinciding with the birth of Jesus.
Whatever reason people celebrate this time of year it has a certain goodwill feeling about it, the commercialisation of this time of year is way overboard totally agree!!
But all of you not celebrating my heart goes to you all, wether from a bereavement or loneliness I would like to think on the day you can just have a cup of tea and take a moment to be happy please. Xx
Thanks for the contributions
Stella x |
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?
I never suggested that, but are you seriously expecting everyone else not to enjoy it?
People have many reasons not to enjoy Christmas and I am not dismissing those feelings and thoughts but what I am saying is that it’s unrealistic and selfish to expect others not to celebrate and enjoy it.
For anyone who doesn’t enjoy it, find a way of dealing with the season that suits you and your well-being.
For those of us that love it ... let’s get on and enjoy it.
No one on any Bah Humbug thread/I don't like Christmas thread has said that others can't enjoy it.
It just keeps getting invaded by people telling us to stop being selfish and enjoy ourselves.
Oh no, don’t get me wrong ... I’m not telling you to enjoy yourself I’m saying you do what makes you comfortable and happy. It’s nothing to do with others.
Every Christmas thread is hijacked by people that don’t enjoy Christmas and want to drag the thread down. It’s exactly the same difference. "
That's exactly what you are doing every time you call someone selfish for not wanting to celebrate. |
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By *abs..Woman
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?
I never suggested that, but are you seriously expecting everyone else not to enjoy it?
People have many reasons not to enjoy Christmas and I am not dismissing those feelings and thoughts but what I am saying is that it’s unrealistic and selfish to expect others not to celebrate and enjoy it.
For anyone who doesn’t enjoy it, find a way of dealing with the season that suits you and your well-being.
For those of us that love it ... let’s get on and enjoy it.
No one on any Bah Humbug thread/I don't like Christmas thread has said that others can't enjoy it.
It just keeps getting invaded by people telling us to stop being selfish and enjoy ourselves.
Oh no, don’t get me wrong ... I’m not telling you to enjoy yourself I’m saying you do what makes you comfortable and happy. It’s nothing to do with others.
Every Christmas thread is hijacked by people that don’t enjoy Christmas and want to drag the thread down. It’s exactly the same difference.
That's exactly what you are doing every time you call someone selfish for not wanting to celebrate."
No it’s not, that’s your interpretation of what I’m saying. You said it was rammed down your throat, I’m saying do what makes you happy as will I.
I don’t know you or your situation. You do what feels right for you but as for here ... this is a public forum, if I wish to comment on my thoughts and feelings then I will do so, as will you. It’s fine not to agree. I’m not trying to change anybody’s opinion. I am giving my point of view. We can agree to disagree. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"C’mon give me all the reasons you hate this time of year!???"
I'm thinking.............. I'm still thinking.........
Damnit can't think of anything, it's a holiday and as such it is what you make it, don't see it as a religious festival attached to a shopping extravaganza, see it as a break to see friends and family |
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By (user no longer on site)
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As this is a bah humbug thread would it not be possible for all the bah humbugs to be able to have their say here and another woohoo it's Christmas thread started for all the Christmas celebraters to have their say there?
If we supported each other instead of putting our opinions on each other would it not be a truly positive thing? |
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By *abs..Woman
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"As this is a bah humbug thread would it not be possible for all the bah humbugs to be able to have their say here and another woohoo it's Christmas thread started for all the Christmas celebraters to have their say there?
If we supported each other instead of putting our opinions on each other would it not be a truly positive thing? "
Ahh in an ideal world yes, however the Christmas threads are constantly hijacked by those that don’t enjoy Christmas and I always wonder why they bother to comment. If you don’t like the thread then avoid it.
I have spent two years avoiding commenting on these types of threads but actually it’s a bit annoying that people can’t extend the same courtesy to those that enjoy it.
It’s the same with every thread ... contrasting opinions. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I am on call everyday from the start of November until Xmas with no break due to being an integral part of the plastic capitalism of the holiday giving season for one of the biggest online retailers singing alot of Jackson 5 hit records...
Think that is an endorsement of baghumbug!!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"As this is a bah humbug thread would it not be possible for all the bah humbugs to be able to have their say here and another woohoo it's Christmas thread started for all the Christmas celebraters to have their say there?
If we supported each other instead of putting our opinions on each other would it not be a truly positive thing?
Ahh in an ideal world yes, however the Christmas threads are constantly hijacked by those that don’t enjoy Christmas and I always wonder why they bother to comment. If you don’t like the thread then avoid it.
I have spent two years avoiding commenting on these types of threads but actually it’s a bit annoying that people can’t extend the same courtesy to those that enjoy it.
It’s the same with every thread ... contrasting opinions. "
Oh I meant no opinions just support! Who cares it's about a holiday ... |
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"I am on call everyday from the start of November until Xmas with no break due to being an integral part of the plastic capitalism of the holiday giving season for one of the biggest online retailers singing alot of Jackson 5 hit records...
Think that is an endorsement of baghumbug!!!!"
Hahahahahahahaha ... yup |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A forum is about contrasting opinions the secret is to not allow the opposing opinions to upset you "
Oh it doesn't upset me ... just seems petty better to walk away and leave each to their own. It's a holiday not a debate ... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A forum is about contrasting opinions the secret is to not allow the opposing opinions to upset you
Oh it doesn't upset me ... just seems petty better to walk away and leave each to their own. It's a holiday not a debate ... "
ahhhh but see what you just did? You debated ha |
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?
I never suggested that, but are you seriously expecting everyone else not to enjoy it?
People have many reasons not to enjoy Christmas and I am not dismissing those feelings and thoughts but what I am saying is that it’s unrealistic and selfish to expect others not to celebrate and enjoy it.
For anyone who doesn’t enjoy it, find a way of dealing with the season that suits you and your well-being.
For those of us that love it ... let’s get on and enjoy it.
No one on any Bah Humbug thread/I don't like Christmas thread has said that others can't enjoy it.
It just keeps getting invaded by people telling us to stop being selfish and enjoy ourselves.
Oh no, don’t get me wrong ... I’m not telling you to enjoy yourself I’m saying you do what makes you comfortable and happy. It’s nothing to do with others.
Every Christmas thread is hijacked by people that don’t enjoy Christmas and want to drag the thread down. It’s exactly the same difference.
That's exactly what you are doing every time you call someone selfish for not wanting to celebrate.
No it’s not, that’s your interpretation of what I’m saying. You said it was rammed down your throat, I’m saying do what makes you happy as will I.
I don’t know you or your situation. You do what feels right for you but as for here ... this is a public forum, if I wish to comment on my thoughts and feelings then I will do so, as will you. It’s fine not to agree. I’m not trying to change anybody’s opinion. I am giving my point of view. We can agree to disagree. "
By jumping into the thread and calling people selfish for not liking Christmas, yes you are ramming it down people's throats. If you truly acknowledged that not everyone likes Christmas (for a variety of reasons) it wouldn't actually be bringing you down. Because being a supportive friend would mean you get more out of being supportive rather than calling people selfish.
And it's funny that it's a public forum and people can only post where they want when you agree with it. You post on "bah humbug" threads, they can post on the "Christmas is fantastic" threads. |
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By *abs..Woman
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?
I never suggested that, but are you seriously expecting everyone else not to enjoy it?
People have many reasons not to enjoy Christmas and I am not dismissing those feelings and thoughts but what I am saying is that it’s unrealistic and selfish to expect others not to celebrate and enjoy it.
For anyone who doesn’t enjoy it, find a way of dealing with the season that suits you and your well-being.
For those of us that love it ... let’s get on and enjoy it.
No one on any Bah Humbug thread/I don't like Christmas thread has said that others can't enjoy it.
It just keeps getting invaded by people telling us to stop being selfish and enjoy ourselves.
Oh no, don’t get me wrong ... I’m not telling you to enjoy yourself I’m saying you do what makes you comfortable and happy. It’s nothing to do with others.
Every Christmas thread is hijacked by people that don’t enjoy Christmas and want to drag the thread down. It’s exactly the same difference.
That's exactly what you are doing every time you call someone selfish for not wanting to celebrate.
No it’s not, that’s your interpretation of what I’m saying. You said it was rammed down your throat, I’m saying do what makes you happy as will I.
I don’t know you or your situation. You do what feels right for you but as for here ... this is a public forum, if I wish to comment on my thoughts and feelings then I will do so, as will you. It’s fine not to agree. I’m not trying to change anybody’s opinion. I am giving my point of view. We can agree to disagree.
By jumping into the thread and calling people selfish for not liking Christmas, yes you are ramming it down people's throats. If you truly acknowledged that not everyone likes Christmas (for a variety of reasons) it wouldn't actually be bringing you down. Because being a supportive friend would mean you get more out of being supportive rather than calling people selfish.
And it's funny that it's a public forum and people can only post where they want when you agree with it. You post on "bah humbug" threads, they can post on the "Christmas is fantastic" threads."
I didn’t call you selfish. You can also just post on the Bah humbug threads and not the Christmas threads but you choose to comment on a Christmas thread just to say you don’t like Christmas. Your choice.
I do acknowledge that Christmas isn’t for everyone. You don’t acknowledge that people still have a right to enjoy it. That part is the selfish part in my opinion. |
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"I am absolutely positive that people have genuine reasons for not liking this time of year but I think it’s selfish to spoil it for others or to make them feel uncomfortable for liking it.
If you don’t like it, fine, avoid things. I don’t like New Year’s Eve. I find it to be a very difficult time so I just avoid everything to do with it.
You do your thing and I’ll do mine that way we will all be happy
Tell me how to avoid it when it's rammed down my throat 24/7?
The same way that New Years Eve is rammed down mine ... avoid it.
It is natural, normal and wonderful to enjoy Christmas. It’s not the people that like it that have to stop doing what they’re doing, it’s for the people that don’t enjoy it to find another way of managing the festive season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect people to enjoy Christmas.
New Years Eve is one day. It's easy to avoid it.
Am I meant to stay at home for three months?
I never suggested that, but are you seriously expecting everyone else not to enjoy it?
People have many reasons not to enjoy Christmas and I am not dismissing those feelings and thoughts but what I am saying is that it’s unrealistic and selfish to expect others not to celebrate and enjoy it.
For anyone who doesn’t enjoy it, find a way of dealing with the season that suits you and your well-being.
For those of us that love it ... let’s get on and enjoy it.
No one on any Bah Humbug thread/I don't like Christmas thread has said that others can't enjoy it.
It just keeps getting invaded by people telling us to stop being selfish and enjoy ourselves.
Oh no, don’t get me wrong ... I’m not telling you to enjoy yourself I’m saying you do what makes you comfortable and happy. It’s nothing to do with others.
Every Christmas thread is hijacked by people that don’t enjoy Christmas and want to drag the thread down. It’s exactly the same difference.
That's exactly what you are doing every time you call someone selfish for not wanting to celebrate.
No it’s not, that’s your interpretation of what I’m saying. You said it was rammed down your throat, I’m saying do what makes you happy as will I.
I don’t know you or your situation. You do what feels right for you but as for here ... this is a public forum, if I wish to comment on my thoughts and feelings then I will do so, as will you. It’s fine not to agree. I’m not trying to change anybody’s opinion. I am giving my point of view. We can agree to disagree.
By jumping into the thread and calling people selfish for not liking Christmas, yes you are ramming it down people's throats. If you truly acknowledged that not everyone likes Christmas (for a variety of reasons) it wouldn't actually be bringing you down. Because being a supportive friend would mean you get more out of being supportive rather than calling people selfish.
And it's funny that it's a public forum and people can only post where they want when you agree with it. You post on "bah humbug" threads, they can post on the "Christmas is fantastic" threads.
I didn’t call you selfish. You can also just post on the Bah humbug threads and not the Christmas threads but you choose to comment on a Christmas thread just to say you don’t like Christmas. Your choice.
I do acknowledge that Christmas isn’t for everyone. You don’t acknowledge that people still have a right to enjoy it. That part is the selfish part in my opinion. "
I've NEVER said people don't have a right to enjoy it. |
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Respectful and compassionate behaviour, if you’re that fixed on either view, might be to not encroach on the alternative viewpoints thread.
Act your acceptance rather than preach it. |
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The only bit I hate is the run up to it, it goes on for weeks. I leave Christmas shopping until the last minute and send my cards on the last posting day. The actual day, I love, it's a day spent with my family |
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"The only bit I hate is the run up to it, it goes on for weeks. I leave Christmas shopping until the last minute and send my cards on the last posting day. The actual day, I love, it's a day spent with my family "
I'm not a fan of the Christmas music sorry |
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"The only bit I hate is the run up to it, it goes on for weeks. I leave Christmas shopping until the last minute and send my cards on the last posting day. The actual day, I love, it's a day spent with my family I'm not a fan of the Christmas music sorry "
I like a nice Christmas CAROLE |
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"The only bit I hate is the run up to it, it goes on for weeks. I leave Christmas shopping until the last minute and send my cards on the last posting day. The actual day, I love, it's a day spent with my family I'm not a fan of the Christmas music sorry
I like a nice Christmas CAROLE "
carols are OK but Christmas tunes played over and over and over and over and over again nooooo |
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"The only bit I hate is the run up to it, it goes on for weeks. I leave Christmas shopping until the last minute and send my cards on the last posting day. The actual day, I love, it's a day spent with my family I'm not a fan of the Christmas music sorry
I like a nice Christmas CAROLE carols are OK but Christmas tunes played over and over and over and over and over again nooooo "
Specially that Slade one |
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"The only bit I hate is the run up to it, it goes on for weeks. I leave Christmas shopping until the last minute and send my cards on the last posting day. The actual day, I love, it's a day spent with my family I'm not a fan of the Christmas music sorry
I like a nice Christmas CAROLE carols are OK but Christmas tunes played over and over and over and over and over again nooooo
Specially that Slade one "
oh yes and wizard and the pogues give me strength |
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"Endlessly being shamed into pretending to like Xmus is draining and depressing. 
Maybe we could have a referendum on BreXmus??? "
Haha, good idea. I think everyone should just do what they want to do and others, including family, should respect that |
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"Cannot go anywhere without it being full of morons running around like the world is coming to a end!  "
It does come to an end. Doesn't it? I thought every year there was a reboot when Hootanannay started |
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Wake me up when it’s over!! Never have and never will like Christmas. It’s just too over the top and annoying for me. I’m also not religious so has zero meaning. I’m off to cancun to get away (work) |
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"Wake me up when it’s over!! Never have and never will like Christmas. It’s just too over the top and annoying for me. I’m also not religious so has zero meaning. I’m off to cancun to get away (work) "
^^^^I'm not religious either...but... burn the witch... burn the witch |
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"Wake me up when it’s over!! Never have and never will like Christmas. It’s just too over the top and annoying for me. I’m also not religious so has zero meaning. I’m off to cancun to get away (work)
^^^^I'm not religious either...but... burn the witch... burn the witch "
Haha. I’m the grinch. I don’t have kids, I’m single, I’ve volunteered to work a flight on Christmas Day to get away. My best friend is working with me and we will have a nice 4 days away from it all. |
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"Wake me up when it’s over!! Never have and never will like Christmas. It’s just too over the top and annoying for me. I’m also not religious so has zero meaning. I’m off to cancun to get away (work)
^^^^I'm not religious either...but... burn the witch... burn the witch
Haha. I’m the grinch. I don’t have kids, I’m single, I’ve volunteered to work a flight on Christmas Day to get away. My best friend is working with me and we will have a nice 4 days away from it all. "
hehehe I don't have kids either (where's the child catcher when you want one... )... Have a great time away though |
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I sort of love Christmas day but the amount of shopping people find it neccesary to do beforehand drives me mad. Queueing for seven miles just for yoùr milk and bread and bog rolls gets tiresome |
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"I sort of love Christmas day but the amount of shopping people find it neccesary to do beforehand drives me mad. Queueing for seven miles just for yoùr milk and bread and bog rolls gets tiresome "
I have to agree with this... I love christmas but people do go ott with the shopping thing |
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"I sort of love Christmas day but the amount of shopping people find it neccesary to do beforehand drives me mad. Queueing for seven miles just for yoùr milk and bread and bog rolls gets tiresome "
really the queues that long |
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By *amissCouple
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"Wake me up when it’s over!! Never have and never will like Christmas. It’s just too over the top and annoying for me. I’m also not religious so has zero meaning. I’m off to cancun to get away (work)
^^^^I'm not religious either...but... burn the witch... burn the witch
Haha. I’m the grinch. I don’t have kids, I’m single, I’ve volunteered to work a flight on Christmas Day to get away. My best friend is working with me and we will have a nice 4 days away from it all. "
Enjoy! |
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I hate it for all the rushing around, having to buy presents for people I don’t like and kids who have no appreciation. I hate how busy supermarkets get!
I hate it because a few people I love are no longer here and I hate that I’ve to take my mum flowers to the cemetery when I want to put them in her arms....
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I enjoy Christmas, but I can understand why others don't. I'm lucky, my parents are in great health and I have siblings and nieces and a nephew I spend Christmas with.
This won't always be the case, and I dread that Christmas of my future.
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By *amissCouple
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"I hate it for all the rushing around, having to buy presents for people I don’t like and kids who have no appreciation. I hate how busy supermarkets get!
I hate it because a few people I love are no longer here and I hate that I’ve to take my mum flowers to the cemetery when I want to put them in her arms....
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Same for me... |
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One thing that those who like or dislike Christmas should hopefully be able to agree on is not to continue personal hurts at the expense of others. Whichever side of the Christmas fence you are on. |
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"One thing that those who like or dislike Christmas should hopefully be able to agree on is not to continue personal hurts at the expense of others. Whichever side of the Christmas fence you are on. "
Agree.
P.s I still hate Christmas. |
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"All I can say if I want to fuck you all
Except you, yes you who reads that comment while eating an ice cream in winter !
Such wise emotive words. "
I like ice-cream all year round... how dare thee...
Mistress Amelia |
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"All I can say if I want to fuck you all
Except you, yes you who reads that comment while eating an ice cream in winter !
Such wise emotive words.
I like ice-cream all year round... how dare thee...
Mistress Amelia"
vanilla or chocolate? |
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