'I don’t want to put a downer on my freakishly festive friends'
While people all around the world gather together to celebrate the birth of
Of course, it’s not easy being indifferent to the festive season. From the end of October, Christmas is everywhere and some people get so excited about the dawning of December that they could give Buddy from Elf a run for his money.In the past I’ve made token efforts to ‘celebrate’ because of friends or partners; a twig sprayed silver in the living room, a nice roast dinner, a small gift.
That’s another major issue I have with Christmas. The shops are full of clever marketing ploys and tinsel-themed tat and this, on stuff they don’t need. Because, well, it’s Christmas. So if auntie Ethel wants to get rat-arsed on eggnog and then start shouting about politics that you don’t agree with, you’re expected to just smile and let her get on with it – once again because, well, it’s Christmas.This year, I am boycotting the whole affair. I am staying home alone, except for the company of my old dog, and not organising anything.
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