Now I am one of those people who are annoyingly chirpy about christmas. I love it and I don't care who knows it. Christmas is a big excuse to eat, drink and be merry while being surrounded by twinkly lights, carols and loads of Ho ho hoing Santas.
There are a lot of people who hate christmas. But invariably what they actually hate is the spending - the commercialisation. Well if this is all you see, then you have my pity. Yes, the commercialisation of christmas is depressing and sad. I can't deny that decorations and carols in October make me want to cry. But that is not christmas.
If you are one of those people who hate christmas, then I want you to try a new experiment this year. Spend more. Spend some time with people you like in the local pub without paying a fortune on overpriced meals or parties. Spend time looking for fun presents which cost little and mean more (? of present does not equal amount of love however much your girlfriend tells you it does). Spend time looking at the lights instead of rushing past with a scowl. Spend a few minutes listening to the carols and seeing the faces of small children when they get to meet Santa.
Let's see if we can't capture some of that wonder and excitement of christmas again this year and let me know in January if it works.
Here's mud in your eye.
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