during the lead up to christmas we all feel the pressure, do you feel exhausted all the time or is it just me?
2006-12-22 21:35:10 · 31 answers · asked by jardon 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
cause u let it
2006-12-22 21:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is an expectation of Christmas being a perfect time, the best in the year, a time for family happiness, etc., when every housewife produces a perfect dinner and everyone is in a happy mood.
It's not like that. Work pressures mean that, to take off the Christmas period, we work like idiots to meet the deadlines. Housewives who are pressurised throughout the year, and normally throw a microwaved meal on the table, have to remember how to use the oven and co-ordinate meat and veg and puddings.
Children who expect an X-Box but don't get it end up disappointed and in tears since they are convinced all their friends will have better and they won't be able to boast in the playground.
Too much stress, booze and disappointment leads to bickering and rows on Xmas Day and anger that the 'perfect' day hasn't turned out like it.
I don't suffer this - I go away every Xmas and let someone else do the hard work!
2006-12-23 05:48:31 · answer #2 · answered by gorgeousfluffpot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go past exhausted ,i feel physically ill from it ,not to mention mentally drained .For the last two days we`ve done nothing but trail around crowded shops not being able to find anything i wanted, the kids over excited and playing up , trying to find them when they get lost in every shop ,freezing at bus stops waiting for buses that don`t turn up .two days of not getting back from shopping while gone 10 pm (the shops shut at 8 ).I`ve just about had enough but i have to go again today ,i still havn`t bought any food .and there`s mountains of prezzies to wrap.But what the heck ! , it`s only once a year and its worth it to see how happy the kids are. they`ve been counting the days since November.
Happy Christmas to everyone here and best wishes for 2007 x
2006-12-23 07:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by keny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the holidays are exhausting because people put too much emphasis on getting the perfect gift and just having to get that new toy for their kids. Christmas is all about that almighty dollar. The real meaning of Christmas never seems to be a thought.
2006-12-23 05:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by krispykreme335 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably because your entire focus on the holiday is negative, or you're just caught up with all the commercialism, or you can't stand the fact that people just enjoy a time of year to reflect on love and being with loved ones.
I mean, if you look at our culture and, for example, all the time, money and effort we spend on something like football - which is essentially just a controlled brawl - what's the problem with having one month out of the year to just reflect on positive, uplifting things?
As the Dali Lama says, happiness comes from doing something good for SOMEONE ELSE.
You want to feel good? Take a few bags of groceries down to your local food pantry.
There are a lot of people in this world who - from no fault of their own - are in some pretty sad situations.
And unless you're independently rich, you're not that far from sleeping in a cardboard box, either.
So have a little empathy. Show some kindness.
2006-12-23 08:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how you make it if you make it a big fu fu production then you will be fried by the time it is done. I used to feel pressured into doing all the big stuff but now I pretty much take it easy and enjoy my kids and the moment and don't worry if I didnt' get the matching christmas dishes for this year or If i got all six billion relatives the correct present.
2006-12-23 05:38:55 · answer #6 · answered by xx_muggles_xx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I kind of hate Christmas. The "holiday season" lasts too long, too much hype, people act a straight fool about going to the store to buy gifts. I went shopping last weekend and saw 3 wrecks (with ambulances) just because going out and buying that Wii or the new Elmo or whatever was SO crucial to at least one of those cretins. I hope the guilty parties reflect on this as the fam gathers 'round the IV tree to swap whatever gifts they managed to escape unscathed with, succeeded by a feast of Salisbury steak and Jello cups.
2006-12-23 05:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by yeahyeah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you buy into the system yes it is. Between parties at the office, and parties with friends, and parties at your house and buying presents then forgetting someone and going back again its pretty stressing!(oh and addressing the Christmas cards!)
You need to decide if you are going to enjoy the holiday in peace or craziness. You can shop bit by bit over the whole year. Just have your stuff in one particular place so you remember where you put it.
You dont' have to go to every party nor have one yourself.
Focus on the reason for the season and heck with the rest!
2006-12-23 05:45:42 · answer #8 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it isn't anymore, it use to be when my children were young, but now their grown. but, most importantly, i've come to realize as the people say "the reason for the season", and it's not about rushing around in crowds and trying to buy every one i know a gift.
now, i just cook a really nice meal, which helps me in the long run of not having to cook each night. i also have come to the conclusion that i don't have to attend every holiday party just because i have been asked, i'm sure enough people show up to take my place. have a very merry christmas and a very happy new year.
2006-12-23 06:14:48 · answer #9 · answered by mary s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st - it because it the only time of the year where you have to remember all friends and family, them weigh up if they are worthy of a present, (plays on the mind and guilt!)
2nd - you have to battle (what seems like the entire universe) to try and get through town only to find dissapointment, (perfect gift "soold out")
3rd - you clearly know that you should be relaxing for a long holiday, but you subconciously know that this will never happen
4th - Then theres the bills - dont really need to explain that!
5th - after you have recieved a load of junk that you never wanted, put on 4 stone, and had really good family arguement, Your off back to work. Only to listen to how crap eveyone elses christmas was (therefore you job has changed to an agony aunt!)
6th - and then you know its all got to happen alover again, but for some reason we convince ourselves that its great and we cant wait!
2006-12-23 05:45:47 · answer #10 · answered by noggintrude 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
talkin from personal experience i used 2 be drained and completely stressed out aswell, but the best thing i did was 2plan couple mnths b4 Christmas like tryin 2 get all pressies wrapped n stored in the loft,get help for house cleaning tiding little things but they really matter 4 a perfect Christmas than let it accumulate on ya
2006-12-23 08:18:39 · answer #11 · answered by ontopoftheworld 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋