That Was The Worst Christmas Ever!, Sufjan Stevens, 2006
I'm so happy that it's finally Christmas Eve. FINALLY. I am so ready to have this vicious "holiday" in the rearview. Oh, you didn't know? I hate Christmas.
I love Christmas music. I love Christmas decorations. I love cheesy Christmas movies. I hate everything else about this fraudulent holiday.
I hate that there are those who succumb to the super-hyped consumer pressure and overextend themselves financially. I hate that there are children with unrealistic expectations who will be disappointed Christmas morning and equate that to whether or not someone loves them.
I hate the perpetuation of inaccuracies in lore and such.
I hate the forced family gatherings and accompanying scheduling nightmare, too.
I hate that people will overeat or overindulge and end up overcome with regret and possible self-loathing.
I hate that the lonely and broken-hearted are subjected to the insensitivity.
I hate that some will endure the added pressure of these weeks in unsafe situations.
I double down on my belief that the holidays are unhealthy. The "Christmas spirit" is something you should exhibit daily, not once a year.
Peace on earth and goodwill toward man ...
Suggestion: Watch/read Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
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