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[thedarkproject]

I hate Christmas. Apart from the fact that it follows hot on the heels of my birthday which I also hate, it's a time when I feel I should be buying presents for my close family, absolutely none of whom I know what to get, at all. I remember how disappointing it was as a kid to open a crap present so I would rather get them nothing than something they don't like, but this just means added pressure. Mostly it's my nephew and niece I want to buy things for but have been given no help from the family as to what they would like. When I was that age I had a long Christmas list, but no, not now apparently.

It's just a load of hassle for no reward. Fed up of it.

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[yourapocalypse.livejournal.com]

I like Christmas as a 'have a week off work, eat, drink and be merry' festive season, but I agree with you as far as gift-giving goes. If I want something, I've either got it or can't afford it. If the latter, then neither can anyone who might be buying for me. Even simple things I can usually get cheaper than my parents, and I really don't like to see them waste money.

Julie and I demand lists from each other, which has worked well this far :)

[thedarkproject]

Well, I have all year off work at the moment, and it's actually harder for me to eat, drink, and be merry at Christmas because most of my friends all fuck off back to their families and I don't.

[thedarkproject]

I haven't had plans since about 2001.

Thanks for the offer, although I think I'd just find that awkward personally. Me + group of people = difficulty, in general.