Bah Humbug

What I meant to mention in my last post is that I should be thankful that Christmas comes only once a year. I hate to be all "bah humbug" about the holiday, but honestly it reminds me of weddings. Weddings seem to bring out the worst in people and so does this overly commercialized holiday. So here are a few of my complaints and issues with Christmas.

What says "Merry Christmas" like getting trampled by a stampede on Black Friday at WalMart?

Nothing says "Happy Holidays" like getting flashed the bird in the Target parking lot by someone who was mad that I was waiting on a parking spot. I would love to let this foul gestured man try and walk with a ton of stuff in his hands and have toddler in tow. I prefer to find spots near the cart corral and if that means waiting a precious 30 more seconds for that perfect spot, so be it.

Why can't people be thankful for the homemade gift (i.e. cookies, etc.).? Is the holiday as special when you get a list of very specific items which you are to buy your family members?Where did the surprise and fun of shopping to find that special gift go?

Better yet, why gifts? Isn't the presence of family and friends gift enough?

Not sure about you, but I am looking forward to December 26.