Christmas is one of those times where everyone is expected to be merry. Now that the anticipation of it all is over for another year, it’s time to come face to face with the things that are just not that great about Christmas. So move over Ebeneezer, this is the cinnamon scented stuff I just can’t stick…
- Brussel sprouts – I don’t hate sprouts, but at Christmas there’s a load of them about and if they are not done right they end up being really mushy and that is what I don’t like!
- Peppermint flavour everything – It just reminds me of polos.
- Elves – I can’t even really explain this one, they’re just weird. Humans dressed as them = weird. Elves on shelves = weirder. Curly shoes with bells on = nope.
- Crowds – I don’t like shopping at the best of times so it’s at this time of year I really revel in the joys of clicking and collecting.
- The pressure on people to be happy – This one is a lot deeper than the others on the list, but many people feel overwhelmed this time of year by the chaos of everything and how everywhere seems to tell you what you must be buying and how many parties you should be going to.
- Carol Singers – Ding dong merrily on…no. Just, no. Especially in train stations at rush hour.
- Work Christmas Parties – No Sharon, I don’t want to do secret Santa or photocopy a body part.
- Half naked Christmas trees – You know the ones; there’s likely one in your local post office or supermarket foyer. They have barely any baubles and not nearly enough lights.
- People opening their gifts – Wait, I will explain. After you spend ages wrapping them and making everything look so pretty – TRRRRRR, and it’s gone. Ribbons, bows and all things sparkly torn off and shoved into a bin liner. #gutted.
Hopefully this post put a smile on your face and maybe made you think just what about the holidays you’re not a fan of. Let me know below what you could do with ditching at this time of year.
Ellies London 
Half naked Christmas trees are really killing the Christmas spirit. At least make some bows and put it on. I also hate the whole cleaning thing, because we are getting visitors and then everything needs to be sparkly clean.
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The naked trees are so sad aren’t they? Oh yeah, I forgot about the cleaning. It wasn’t too bad before Christmas, but cleaning yesterday took a few hours after all the food! Worth it though … 🙂 I hope you had a good one x
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This post made me laugh. I completely u understand what you mean about the crowds and the expectation to be happy at Christmas time. People are very quick to call you a Scrooge or The Grinch! For Christmas presents, I’m a little evil and use too much tape lol, they have to fight for their gifts.
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Thank you for reading ♥️ I’m glad it made you smile. My mum wraps presents like that; mostly tape and it’s such a fight! 😂
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Washing up after the feast! Yak! This year someone else did it all and I sat in a chair and drank champagne and nibbled on a lindt teddy.. Bliss!
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That sounds like a plan. I really enjoyed cooking dinner this year for a change. I’d love to do it again!
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1. Buying gifts for folk you never see and don’t care about but are “family ”
2. TV “specials at Christmas OMG e.g. bake off trees were so green in the background and there they were in a tinsel festooned tent……
Throwing tinsel round the set doesn’t make Christmas….
3. Soap storylines.. at least 4 fights..3 accidents…a birth and a death as a given…all on Xmas day..while No one takes any notice cos they’re in the pub.
I had a very special Xmas thanks to the people I love most in the world making it so…you know who you are…love you loads 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌
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Those “family” members 😐 that’s the worst, I don’t bother with that. If I don’t see you, you’re not getting a gift most of the time! 🙄 Haha that’s so funny about the Christmas specials. I don’t have a TV so that’s not something I notice. It’s good you enjoyed your Christmas. I’m back at work tomorrow 😒
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One thing I do hate at Christmas time is the crowds of people when shopping. People just seem so impatient and rude! xx
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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They really are! I went into a Nike store yesterday and it was like feeding time at the zoo. Clothes and shoes all over the floors and about 50 people in the queue. Thank you for reading and sharing ♥️ x
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Haha love it you have your Christmas rant Ellie lol I hate having to be sociable and get dressed up when all I want to do is stay in my PJs watching films all day. Sooo much effort. Great post made me laugh xx
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😂 thank you for reading. I didn’t want it to come across too serious, I’m glad it made you smile. Needing to get dressed is the worst when all you wanna do is lounge around 🙄 x♥️
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I can’t think of anything I hate about Christmas, apart from being at work but luckily I managed to get a swap and spent the day with my gf 😃😃
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That’s so wonderful, I bet she loved that 😜♥️ I had the best Christmas I’ve had in a really long time this year and spent it with my family and man 😁 I have a post coming soon about the cooking! X
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The push to be social and go out to parties and events always gets me down. I’m a very happy introvert and I would love to just spend the holidays at home, reading.
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That sounds perfect to me (but I’d be writing instead). Over the last few new years I have struggled so much but this year I’m determined to make it better for myself! ♥️
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