Discussion Thoughts on Christmas

[Imhopeless]

I hate Christmas, it's the most humiliating day of the year for me. I dont have money to give amazing gifts nor am I skilled enough to make something myself that doesn't look like shit. Its humiliating to receive gifts while I cant give something even remotely valuable.

What are your thoughts on Christmas? Do you enjoy it or is it just another day in the year for you?

 

[gloomurai]

I used to enjoy Christmas but similar to any holiday I have memories on that day that make me hate it. Any seemingly happy day will always turn out awful. This morning is already rough. It's just another day to me.

 

[Praestat_Mori]

You are valuable!

I enjoyed Christmas when I was young, now it's pretty much like any other day of the year but it remains a special day/time of the year although I'm not celebrating.

 

[SMmetalhead36]

I'll be glad when it's over, I'm sick of hearing about it. It's just another day to me. People are so ungrateful during this time.

 

[KillingPain267]

I hate it. Should be banned.

 

[FuneralCry]

It's just suffering, existing to me will always be nothing but unnecessary pointless suffering and cruelty no matter what, I find it the most terrible tragedy how this existence was even imposed at all and I was forced to suffer as a result. To me existing truly is just waiting to die with no limit as to how much agony one can feel as long as they are enslaved in this cruel, torturous existence, nothing no matter what would make me wish for the pain of existing and I find existence to be deeply undesirable in every way possible.

I'd never wish to be conscious of any of this at all, to me human existence truly is the most cruel, futile burden and I suffer so much from how painless death is denied for me with unnecessary suffering seen as to force and prolong no matter what instead. Existence itself is the problem to me and it's a problem that only ceasing to exist can bring me relief from, I've never had any interest in suffering in this horrific world where there is all this terrible cruelty rather I just wish for the peace of eternal sleep where all is finally gone.

 

[czzod]

it's my favorite holiday which isn't really saying much because i don't like any other holidays. when i was a kid i used to love it so much, i remember sitting in my bed anxious for the next day but now it's just kinda voided? i don't know how to explain it. it doesn't feel the same and the holiday makes me super depressed because i'm so upset when i'm "supposed to be" happy.

it gets particularly rough when buying gifts because i always get worried about whether or not the people i buy for will like them. i also normally don't get many which is partially my fault because i never give people a list but now that i'm older i'm expected to buy gifts for others. overall i'm kinda meh on it. i mostly like watching my siblings open their gifts but everything else makes me anxious

 

[LastLoveSong]

every holiday is just another day for me, even my birthday

 

[Lost Magic]

Well, I loved it as a kid with all the presents and stuff, but it's really meant as a time to celebrate Jesus's birthday.

So for that reason alone, I celebrate! Happy Birthday Jesus!

 

[pointblank]

I'd say I enjoy it, yes. It's a festive mood and the atmosphere is jolly and vibrant. I don't "celebrate" it though.

 

[ForgottenAgain]

It became a bit easier to endure from the past 2 years. I think the accumulation of years when I spent Christmas alone finally got to the point when I feel more empty towards it rather than sad. I tried to accept I have no real family and sometimes that works.

I make a traditional Christmas meal and that's the most I do. Food is a big part of my culture and I don't want to lose that. Now currently waiting for the food to heat up.

 

[bleepbloopbleep]

I used to love Christmas as a kid.

Now it just feels empty and lonely. But that's how I feel about the winter times in general honestly.

 

[3rdworldsadness]

No holidays for me.

 

[dontwakemeup]

I wish people would be cognizant and aware that everyone doesn't have a perfect family or even a mother or father! I'm happy that others can enjoy the holidays and feel at liberty to share every second and moment of their wonderful holiday without you even asking. Listening isn't hard, but what is difficult when they spent 15 minutes or so rambling on and ask you how was your Xmas? I always lie and make up a wonderful story to hurry and get it over with!

Why do I have to lie to fit in? I wish people would respect others and ask would they like to discuss their Xmas. It's awkward and makes me uncomfortable. Luckily, I'm off work today and only have to lie tomorrow, but it will be less pressure.

 

[ForgottenAgain]

I wish people would be cognizant and aware that everyone doesn't have a perfect family or even a mother or father! I'm happy that others can enjoy the holidays and feel at liberty to share every second and moment of their wonderful holiday without you even asking. Listening isn't hard, but what is difficult when they spent 15 minutes or so rambling on and ask you how was your Xmas? I always lie and make up a wonderful story to hurry and get it over with!

Why do I have to lie to fit in? I wish people would respect others and ask would they like to discuss their Xmas. It's awkward and makes me uncomfortable. Luckily, I'm off work today and only have to lie tomorrow, but it will be less pressure.

That's so sad...I started doing the same, just making up some short story so people move on to another topic of conversation, but it just makes me feel even worse. I wish it wasn't so ingrained. At work when they asked me if I was going back home for Christmas I said no, and they immediately replied "oh but why not, Christmas is a time to be with family". Well, maybe I don't have that good of a family and that's none of your business?
I don't need people telling me the obvious. I should have lied there but I was too tired that day.

I'm sorry you feel the need to lie too.

 

[bleeding_heart_show]

I like your profile picture. Do you have a favorite vocaloid song?

On to the topic; since my teenage years I have had complex feelings regarding christmas.

The season makes me feel almost normal, but once it is over I feel more alienated than ever.

I struggle to experience empathy or show that I care for others, but I believe that I am capable of both in some capacity.