Is anyone sick of christmas or is it just me??

Does anyone really enjoy the holidays? Let's face it, even those that are eager to get their Christmas decorations up are angry disgruntled Scrooges by Christmas Eve! With all the getting ready for, the buying for, the baking for, and the cooking for, and the preparing for the holidays people do forget, the purpose of the holiday which, at least for me is to spend time with those I love. The lead up to the holidays is so stressful I find. People expect you to be happy. The reality however is that December and January have the highest rate of depression than any other time of the year. Often people are reminded of what they do not have, the people they have lost, or must contend with family members during the holidays that they wouldn't otherwise associate with. So when Santa Claus said, "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas..." I don't think he was living in the 21st century!

I'm not really sick of christmas I'm just kind of disappointed by the economy. I feel kind of depressed that I can't get any of my friends anything because I'm pretty much broke except for a bank account with like twenty four dollars in it or something. I don't really care about the Jesus meaning of Christmas it's kind of meaningless to me, however the family values and togetherness that Christmas brings with its season I will always support.

I am always sick of christmas because my name is Holly... During the holidays it's especially bad. Why do people think im more holiday oriented because my name is Holly. Deck the halls with MEEEE!!! LOL Anyways, yeah holidays do make you have to stretch everything out. Amnd when you're having a rough time as it is now you gotta buy everybody crap and get hell to pay if you dont. And then you have to find a darn pet sitter because the inlaws are too lazy to drive to your state. And who the hell wants to take care of yet another dog for christmas. So yes christmas is over soon THANK GOD!!!

It seems you have forgot the meaning of Christmas as well or you wouldn't be so bitter about it. Instead of being upset about not being able to buy gifts, start thinking of something you could make to give people. I am not saying everyone wants a macaroni picture frame but you could bake cookies and decorate them. You could go to the dollar store and buy some little baskets or some kind of glass cups and put potpourri in them. Take something small and "jazz it up".

I am getting a little sick of all the mass marketing of commercialism that we see at this time of year. I mean people do seem to have forgotten that the only reason that we are here and are able to celebrate Christmas to begin with is the birth of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I don't have any money to spend this holiday season either. It makes me sort of sad. I am making gifts this year, In my business I make beaded jewlery, so I am making gifts for my Grand Daughters and my Mom. I have no idea what to get of give my Son. My other son is not to be found. So not only do I not know where he is but what he is doing either. I hope with all my heart that he is OK. I can't leave to go see anyone because my cats are in ;large cages on the back porch of the place I am staying. Things are at an all time low for me. I need to find a place to live and somehow get there to check it out. I would be happier if I could decorage a little but it's not happening. Alot of people get really depressed at the holidays. There are alot of people hurting this year, way more than usualy. That probably isn't helping your mood though. I hopoe you can find something to be happy about. Do you bake cookies? You could bake and give them as gifts. It doesn't have to be something bought. I like the handmade little gifts because they really do come from the heart. Joy, Peace and Good Will To All!!!!

A lot of people cannot afford christmas this year. But it shouldn't be about the money. But sadly it is. I am not sick of Christmas. I love Christmas wether I have the money or not. I am sick of the Christmas music though. It seems like that is all the radio plays anymore

I don't know if I'll ever tire of Christmas. The last 12 years, since I've been a mother, have been the best EVER! Seeing the excitement in my sons' eyes... that's priceless. I do agree, that it's very commercialized. I hope I'm not falling prey to it all, but I'm sure I have in some regards. After all, Santa does visit our home every year, and the boys make their wish lists, etc. But I do hope they see that we're focusing on family, and spending time together. The gifts that the boys give out are all hand made... so I believe that helps to keep things in check.

I am not sick of Christmas...I am sick of the fact that Christmas is way too commercialized these days. All the hype is created by big companies like walmart and Macys to make them money, and that is not why Christmas should be celebrated. I agree with you that a lot of people have forgotten that Jesus is the real reason we should celebrate Christmas...It is about the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...not about a dollar...

i am not sick of it but i am not really into it this year. i find as the years go by i am less and less interested and it all just becomes a chore including putting up the tree and on and on. i only go through the motions for my son because i want him to have happy christmas memories like i did when i was a kid. he likes christmas and i would not spoil it for him. i hate the commercialism of it too and i do not think people should go into hock just to buy gifts for others. there are too many materialistic people in this world anyway, not just at christmas.

HI, You are right. Today every festival has become more commercial and people conveniently forget the purpose of celebration. Festivals are meant for family get togethers - all members come together and exchange their love and regard for one another. There is no hard and fast rules for celebrations of any festivals. You can celebrate it in a simple way as well as with lot of pomp and show . The X'mas reminds you of the arrival of the divinity to earth . The message of X'mas is to "love and kindness towards your fellow beings". Jesus taught the world to be truthful and always think, talk and do good to yr fellow beings.

I fiinaly meet someone who feels the same way I do. Thank you!! I'm not sick of all the commercials or holiday movies. But I'm sick of all the gift giving. I think christmas is strictky for the kids when it comes to gifts. My mother asked me what I want for christmas last week and I said "absolutely nothing". Then I here her talking on the phone with my aunt saying she brought me 2 sweat suits. You don't know how pissed off I got. But I am trying to save money just like I think everyone is during these economic times. It is hard to get in the spirit with no money. I know some peolpe take it to heart with the Birth of Jesus , but I'm not real big on religion. I believe in god and all that, but the only thing I care about on christmas is that my family and friends are alive and well. I can celebrate christmas without all the gifts and presents. People feel the need to do things because it's a tradition. But why dooes it have to be? Unless you're still a kid, why do neccesarly have to exchange gifts on christmas?

I'm sick and tired of the financial importance they give to Christmas instead of its true meaning which unfortunately I don't even know. Most of all, I'm sick of Christmas because it forces me to put up with all those bullsh*t reunions that they organize every year.

Me toooooo!!!! No more fake jingles here!!..