Comments on: Why Take It Personally?

By: DaNell

DaNell — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:30:21 +0000

I find your honesty refreshing. I used to like christmas. I don’t really like it anymore. The pressure and stress is enough to give me a 30 day headache. Sing it loud & proud, sister. And if you ever start a club for those folks who want to boycott the holiday spirit – sign me up.

By: boisecommaidaho

boisecommaidaho — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:08:46 +0000

Well color me O-FEND-ED! You probably hate the Easter Bunny too!

By: Ginny

Ginny — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:31:08 +0000

You should have seen the horror and hatred I endured when I decided to tell my kid there was no Santa, from the very beginning, that it’s us your parents. You’d think I was some kind of Pariah. I was like, we spent all this time saying don’t talk to strangers, don’t accept gifts or be swayed, but 10% of the year we way this dude comes into your house and leaves you stuff. WTF???

I think its some kind of messed up insanity. (PS. the kid is 17 now and OKAY, the 2 year old her father is already telling her about Santa, I could scream)

By: Turi

Turi — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:30:41 +0000

Whatever works for you, man. I like to bake and give things to people and sing carols. I also do all of those things all year round – it’s just officially sanctioned at this time of year, so I exploit it for my own personal gratification.

But I think we should put the Saturn back in Saturnalia…or something…Mithras has become so maligned, lately, poor thing…

By: tallulah

tallulah — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:22:38 +0000

One reason people may feel offended is if they consider themselves Christians. I mean, it’s Jesus’s birthday for christ’s sake! Not liking Christmas is kind of like a “fuck you” statement to Jesus and all of his followers.
You know me. I’m not offended. Drink lots of eggnog and rum and endure the days till January. It will all be over soon!

By: ailise

ailise — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:48:46 +0000

when everyone down here found out that i skipped thanksgiving dinner b/c it was the only time i could find quiet and solitude in the library they were horrified, filled with pity and concern. it was akin to the mormon women who seemed about to weep en masse when they found out i had no children.

i’m with you, elmer. except i don’t think i’ll be able to skip xmas unless my perennially absent friend mike down here lets me into his locked room to share some whine and some wine.

By: Carmi

Carmi — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:06:26 +0000

I understand your feelings. There have been years that I have felt the same way. I enjoy aspects of the holidays but I think there are parts of this holiday that are crazy. Spending money we shouldn’t on people we don’t need to spend money on. The competition to see who does the best whatever. It has moved so far from what it is suppose to be about. Halloween has become pretty clearly defined as dressing up and getting candy. Party on!