Comments on: 4 Reasons I Used To Hate Christmas

By: Shelley Merchant

Shelley Merchant — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 19:32:29 +0000

In reply to Nick. I hear you, Nick. The last month of the year doesn't erase the rest of the year.

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:11:15 +0000

I cant stand the fake people… people who, by all rights, are horrible people the entire year but think giving a few $ to charity or being nice for 3-4 weeks erases it…

By: sizzlesue15

sizzlesue15 — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:55:31 +0000

I’ve always enjoyed the holidays however as a blended family it hasn’t always been easy. You have made some very valid points and actually I’m all about just spending time with those who mean the most to you and not going overboard with gifts and food. Quality time together is most important. Thanks for sharing at Over the Moon I’m sure your post will resonate with many.

By: Shelley Merchants

Shelley Merchants — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:52:31 +0000

In reply to Mother of 3.

A nap on Christmas – now that’s my kind of holiday! I’m like you and too much socializing just drains me. Two of my three kids are very social which had to be a genetic mutation since they didn’t get it from hubby or me. But they both live away from home so they get their social needs met in other ways and attend holiday gatherings with their friends. They know that when they come to Mom’s house it’s just time to kick back and relax.

By: Mother of 3

Mother of 3 — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:13:32 +0000

I’m slowly getting over my dread of the holidays as well. My husband and I do have all of our family close which always meant running to two or three family functions on both xmas eve and xmas day.. which was exhausting once we had kids. So I started hosting more thinking it would be easier to be home… and it was in a way but it was also a lot of work hosting xmas eve, xmas breakfast every other year, and xmas dinner. Last year I refused to host anything and found we had the most pleasant holiday yet. My kids are older, our families are used to only seeing us once during the christmas season and we managed to pair everything down to where I actually did take a nap on Christmas day. We came home from breakfast and just spend a lazy day lying around the house. This year I will be hosting breakfast but that’s all I’m doing and I know I can rest and relax once everyone leaves. I finally figured out that one of my biggest stressors about the holiday season is all the parties. I am not a highly social person and all that socializing packed into just a few days or weeks really takes it toll on me.

By: shelley@awomaninherprime.com

shelley@awomaninherprime.com — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:06:20 +0000

In reply to sunshinetricia. I bet December is a stressful time for you with your job - I can't even begin to imagine! I had to really bite my tongue the other day when a lady told me about doing all the decorating at her house because her daughter had pitched a fit. I felt very sorry for her and I really wanted to tell her to quit doing things out of guilt or obligation. But I kept my mouth shut (somewhat, at least) which is very hard for me to do. I guess we all have to arrive at this conclusion in our own time. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and smooth sailing through your December business season.