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DECEMBER 15, 2010

You’re a mean one Mr. Grinch

I know. I know. I have heard it all before, but I don’t like the holiday season:

1. Its cold.
2. Whole streets become landing strips.
3. Out and abouts become crowded.
4. Poor innocent trees are murdered.
5. Lots of money is spent on things that most people don’t want.
6. The things that one does want are often too expensive to be given or gotten as gifts.
7. You cannot escape the season: decorations, lights, music.
8. Television specials take over regular programming.
9. Rudolph and It’s a Wonderful Life are not nice stories.
10. The expectation is that you will be happy, even though its wearing

I know I will get complaint about this, but… I find this season of giving, inconsiderate. Everywhere I turn people are asking for something be it a donation in the mail or a ringing bell outside the supermarket. Curtsey goes out the window as cars cut off other in traffic, mothers ignore their screaming children in stores and people jump in front of others in line.

Then there is the age old issue: commercialism versus the religious meaning of the holiday. In fact, I have no problem with the religious meaning and celebration of this holiday. But I do have problems with those that want to make it everyone’s holiday. Even if it is not the other person’s religious belief.

So every year, I trudge through, told I’m a Grinch, told I don’t get it, told lots of things I can’t repeat here. To which I say, Bah Hum burgh to all, and to all a good night.

If you feel like I do, come by and check out some non-holiday books at the library!

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CarolK said, on Dec. 15 at 12:40PM
Don’t blame it on the holidays… Though I understand your grinchiness, remember you can’t blame the ice and cold on the holiday season. Most cut trees are grown and cultivated just for this purpose and keep someone in a job and money. And long cold nights are great for curling up by the fireplace with a good book. Here’s my 10 reasons to love the holidays. 1.Getting together with family and friends. 2.Sampling all those holiday cookies. 3.Listening to or singing Christmas Carols. 4.Seeing the smiles on children’s faces when they see Santa Claus. 5.Finding the perfect gift for the perfect someone. 6.Traditions! 7.Taking a ride to see the lights. 8.Watching Christmas movies of good spirit and faith. 9.Contemplating peace on earth. 10.Waiting for Santa (and I still do). Come on’ folks, lets bombard this grinch with reasons to love the season!

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ANNONYMOUS said, on Dec. 15 at 12:50PM
Seeing in the New Year with that special someone!

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Julia said, on Dec. 15 at 1:49PM
I hear you, Su! Hang in there, spring comes soon enough. Hope we all get that good quality time with our folks - the really good part of the holiday season. (I can't stand the Christmas music - 6-8 holiday seasons working in retail will kill that for anybody.)

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Al-Cat said, on Dec. 17 at 7:36AM
The only thing that bothers me about the holidays is the Santa thing. Children expect that Santa will bring them whatever they want....When it's really the parents who love and care for them that spend the time and energy on gift giving. Isn't giving gifts to the ones closest to you what Christmas is all about. Santa is suppose to be magical but being in a loving family is the really the MOST magical thing about Christmas!