Does anybody else hate Xmas?

Question

I have to work that day and spend the rest of it alone. (Again.) I'm sick of being called a Grinch or a Scrooge by people who don't know what's going on with me, and most of the advice I've read is lame. I don't want to go to soup kitchens or shelters, and I hate parties more than Xmas. Does anyone have any new ideas about how to get through the holidays???

Answer 1

Maybe you should just chill out and close your eyes and remember what Christmas was like when you were a kid. Remember that Christmas is a time for giving and most people wait till this time a year to do a years worth.

Maybe this year you could just think about your family and why you are spending it alone. That is a choice that you have made and although I would love to know that you are out enjoying it with family and friends maybe you should just stay at home and be glad that you have a home that you can sit in alone rather than being one of those people in a shelter.

I am not sure why you are bitter maybe you don't believe in the Birth of Jesus and what a wonderful gift that was to people like me that do believe. I truly hope that you are well this season and that you can find peace in your heart. I hope you call all of those people that meant something to you at one time in your life and wish them a merry Christmas and by the time you call them all maybe it will be over for you.

Merry Christmas
Feather

Answer 2

Candy Gurl...one word....c u * t

Well, you're not alone. A lot of people struggle with the holodays and christmas is a biggy. Last year i was so depressed and alone I washed windows just to take my mind off teh fact i was alone and havinga frozen dinner for my main meal. I bassically had myself a nice little pity party!.

So de pending on if you want to be alone or not, you could maybe hook up with someone else alone for a few hours, or go visit and elderly relative or neighbor or something along those lines...If you want to be alone, maybe read a book or rent a movie, clean the jouse, anything to kepe busy and pass the time. It can be just anotehr day if you want it to be.

This year i did acecpt an invitation to a distant relatives for dinner and i'm not totally comfortable with that, but it's something to do. i'm also trying to remember the true meaning of Christmas, and I'm doing a few small nice things for others this year.

Merry Christmas, If you get too bored you can email me...I'll be alone and bored most of the day and would welcome a chat! And I'm a pretty nice guy, albeit a heroin addict.

Answer 3

Wow, that's sad.
Do you have any friends? If not, then you should make some. You can enjoy the season with them. Or maybe spend it with relatives?

To be honest, on the actual Xmas day, I do squat. I just open my presents, depending on if I had any to open(I'm given shopping money to buy what i want, so I'm not complaining) and watch a bunch a Xmas specials. So it's not like EVERY1 has some big thing to do!

Why don't you buy yourself a gift? It might sound lame, but save up your money for something you want. On Dec. 25, open it. You don't need to wrap it up or anything. A few days before Xmas, rent your favorite movies and watch them.

Answer 4

Hello,

Perhaps it would help you to take a "holiday break" and go somewhere more exciting? Lots of people that share your same sentiment flock to Reno, Las Vegas, or go on cruises.

I, personally, do not hate the holiday season, but feel lots of people have lost touch about what Christmas is all about. Let's face it, it's now a commercialized holiday organized by retailers rallied around the day Jesus was born (with all the other holidays thrown into the mix, too).

Answer 5

I don't like Christmas either. Never did probly never will. Your right about people not understanding. Maybe you could get a pet. If not a dog maybe a cat they handle being alone quite well or a bird they are cute or fish something to help the loniless thats what I did I grab some takeout put on a good movie and just relax.

Answer 6

That's is reasonable, but I don't think the holiday is what you hate, I think it's the people that make fun of you, I would probably spend time alone too if it were me.But I think you should be strong if anyone tries to say stuff then walk up to them and say all the mean things they said to you, you can even add some more lines to it so those people can look bad lol

Answer 7

My husband hates it. His father was killed right around Christmas, and he usually has to work that day.

Since we got together, though, he's enjoyed it more. It helps to spend time with friends or loved ones. We celebrate it on whatever day we have free. If you don't get hung up on the exact day, on stressing about finding gifts, stay away from the mall crowds, etc, it feels a lot better.

Find something you like about Christmas time--lights, animated Christmas shows on TV, Christmas concerts, decorating your place, anything, just one small aspect of the holiday that you can enjoy, and enjoy that each year. Spend time with friends. It doesn't have to be parties, just get together.

If you know people who also have to work and won't be spending the holiday with family, get together with them for dinner or a movie marathon or whatever you want to do. You don't have to have a traditional holiday, but it's nice to have your own "tradition" to look forward to.

Answer 8

The holidays are a bad time to travel . Look at Denver! But if you made careful travel plans for next Christmas you could be in a nice hotel on a beach for a few days. Maybe they would have a nice bar with good company.

Answer 9

Personally, I love Christmas. As for you I'm sure you had some great Christmases as a child. You could look through old photo albums or watch old home movies to remember Christmas past. Also try buying a scented candle or somehow filling your home with a scent that reminds you of a truly merry Christmas. You CAN make this Christmas merry for yourself.

Answer 10

i dont know what type of work you do.i work in a hospital and generally you work on holidays and weekends.can you spread cheer to someone on your job who is bummed out as much as you are? have a feast at work and have the other people who have to work join in and eat and laugh and enjoy your day.tell jokes and maybe think up some fun games when you get a break. i found out that laughter makes things go better when you are in a situation thats not too pleasant.tell stories and listen as the other person talks as well.it makes the time pass alot faster.