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Don't get me wrong, I do like the concept of Christmas and the days leading to the Christmas Day, but the Day itself is a major disappointment...
The key to not being disappointed at Christmas is to manage your own expectations. If you're hoping for something incredible, you'll be disappointed. If you just hope for a pleasant dinner with friends and a little Christmas music, you can probably make that happen.
Christmas is a good time to get great deals on electronics. I love going to Walmart and getting into a brutal fist fight over a $100 tv. Now that's celebrating christmas!
Yeah, it sucks for me. No one comes to visit because of my hoarding problem.
How old are you? If you are young then i guess it is normal to expect presents and such. For me in my twenties, the only thing i look forward to is the food and relaxation, the smell of cinnamon candles and a nice cold beverage in the lounge.
Christmas is just a made up day to suck people into consumerism. Saturnalia, a pagan festival should have no place in the modern world. Santa Claus is Satin's Claws. Why would anyone teach the Christmas tradition, a tradition which is based on myth and ritual to their kids?
I'm Jewish, so I never officially celebrated Christmas. I've wondered in the past if the build up for Christmas was more exciting than the day. I don't know though. It's interesting that you think that since I've wondered it...