Published on 12, July, 2020
I have to admit it's not my fav time of year. I liked it when I was really little because of Santa and presents but now I'm an adult it just makes me anxious. Everything about it causes me anxiety and discomfort. The shops and town become super busy and loud, bright lights are flashing everywhere, it's colder usually, everything gets expensive and family always mix and party which I find very hard to cope with. I just want to hide away for the whole month and come back in January. I know it's not Christmas yet but it's closing in fast and I'm already anxious and dreading it.
I like Christmas itself, the tree, mince pies etc., but the feeling of pressure in the run up is horrible, of having to write cards and come up with appropriate presents for rather 'difficult to buy for' people. On the whole, I would not miss it greatly if it was banned again, like Oliver Cromwell did in the mid 17th century.
Bring back Oliver. Or at least his ideas on Christmas. A day of fasting and reflection. I'll go with that.