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Bah, humbug.
I am really not into the holiday spirit. I think the only people who really are into it are children (because they have pretty much no responsibility) and people with children. Let's face it, it's a hassle to have to go shopping for all the people on your list, especially the ones you don't really like, but feel the need to buy for anyway. What happened to 'it's the thought that counts'?
And speaking of holiday spirit, I've found that it's pretty non-exisistant out there. You try going to stores, or, God forbid, the mall, and see what kind of spirit people are in. It's not a happy one, I'll tell you that. They're tired, they're frustrated, they're cranky, and quite often also rude and inconsiderate. This all goes for people on the road, too. Heaven forbid that they should let a person get into the lane in front of them, or wave someone across an intersection before themselves. No, everyone is in such a hurry to get where ever it is they're going, you'd better not get in their way or you'll face their wrath. And don't even get me started about the cell phones.
I guess I just wish we, as a society, could be more about that 'spirit' and less about commerciality and material things. I know that I enjoy getting gifts, especially when it's something someone put a lot of thought into, and I suspect most people will agree with me on this. But, and as much as this might sound like bullsh*t, I really and truly love giving most of all. I love watching people open what I've bought for them and seeing their reaction. I try to put a great deal of planning and thought into the gifts that I give, so it's very gratifying for me to see that people are really delighted with what I've given them. I know that this process is not about me, but rather about the people who I am giving the gifts to, but I do feel a little tingle of pride when I know the person will enjoy their gift. Really, it almost makes all the other less favorable things about this season worth it. Almost.
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