If the holidays are without a doubt your most favoritest time of year, you might want to skip this thread and find another.
But if you're like me and you face the holidays with grim determination to get through them without killing yourself or others, then pour that slimy eggnog down the sink, grab yourself a real drink, and share the reason you dread the season.
I'll get the ball rolling. Dad died at the holidays 18 years ago; Mom did the same two years ago; and almost exactly a year ago died the funniest man I have ever met, my sweetheart for ten years, my friend for 30.
Add to that the general pressures like shopping, social and professional obligations, and trying to get anything done during holiday-impacted schedules. And don't forget the huge letdown afterwards. Once the holidays are over the coldest, nastiest part of winter lies ahead, deep and crisp and even.
You'll notice I haven't referred to holy days, just holidays. There are several holy days during the holiday season but my beef isn't with them. So please don't post here about their magic, power or glory. I'd rather hear why you find this season tragic, dour or gory.
eq
PS: Just to end on a lighter note:
But if you're like me and you face the holidays with grim determination to get through them without killing yourself or others, then pour that slimy eggnog down the sink, grab yourself a real drink, and share the reason you dread the season.
I'll get the ball rolling. Dad died at the holidays 18 years ago; Mom did the same two years ago; and almost exactly a year ago died the funniest man I have ever met, my sweetheart for ten years, my friend for 30.
Add to that the general pressures like shopping, social and professional obligations, and trying to get anything done during holiday-impacted schedules. And don't forget the huge letdown afterwards. Once the holidays are over the coldest, nastiest part of winter lies ahead, deep and crisp and even.
You'll notice I haven't referred to holy days, just holidays. There are several holy days during the holiday season but my beef isn't with them. So please don't post here about their magic, power or glory. I'd rather hear why you find this season tragic, dour or gory.
eq
PS: Just to end on a lighter note: