I hate Christmas.
yep, that's right. I said it. I hate it.
well...I think I hate it. I'm conflicted....
It's a love/hate thing.
I want to love it. I really do.........
I love snow, snowflakes, pretty ornaments, sparkly white lights (but never left up after the new year!)
I love cold nights, pretty gift wrap (actually, gift wrap is a bit of an obsession of mine)
I enjoy seeing nice wreaths and beautifully decorated dining room tables.
Winter is actually my favorite time of year.

October is for Halloween.
November is for Thanksgiving and all things fall...
December is winter...as is January and February.
I have the New Years spirit in January and February is all about L O V E!!! (I do enjoy Valentines Day)
what is it about XMAS that gets me down?! The consumerism? (that sounds soooo Charlie Brown Christmas!)
I do despise the fact that xmas goods are out and about in stores before Halloween. some stores dare to be different and bring it out Nov 1st.
it makes me want to barf. I HATE seeing holiday decor before thanksgiving....
does that make me a Scrooge?! maybe.

I've decided I hate the concept of bringing a dead tree into your house.
W E I R D !!! really, stop and think about it...it's kinda strange, don't cha think?!
I hate those inflatable objects that are all the rage. They look retarded when they aren't inflated...and when they are inflated, they are running up your electricity bill.
Speaking of your electricity bills, how much do those outside lights run you?! Is it worth it?!
I've decided I hate the tradition of sending cards. Talk about wasteful... paper cards, envelopes, pricey stamps, fuel to haul the things. They just get a quick smile and hung up and then tossed in the trash! or if you are like me, saved and used as gift tags or decor for the top of a gift! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! :)

I hate that the best Music Choice channel, Sounds of the Season, plays awesome down tempo music all year long...except on holidays. So ya get some Octoberfest music, then Halloween... but as soon as the clock strikes 12 on Halloween night, ya get Christmas music! and believe you me, it'll play until March!
I hate having people say 'don't buy me anything...I don't need anything' but ya kinda feel like you should buy them something....you know, to express your love for them! right?!
everyone is hard to shop for. no one needs anything. and besides, I'm BROKE! Everyone is!


There is a saying: If ya can't beat 'em, join 'em.
we'll... I can't beat the christmas crazies, that's for sure! Do I join them? eh. I don't really want to.