Are These "Christmas Traditions" . . . Overrated?
Let's be honest, not EVERYTHING about the holidays is awesome . . . unless you're, like, seven years old. Some things just feel like more trouble than they're worth.
A website recently suggested various "Christmas traditions" . . . and then asked people whether they're really still GUNG-HO about it . . . if it's just so-so . . . or if it's something that they secretly despise.
Thousands of people weighed in, and these were the responses:
1. Secret Santa . . . 54% of people are still enthusiastic about it.
2. Snow . . . 42% love it. (The definition of "traditions" is a little loose.)
3. All presents MUST be opened on Christmas Day. No exceptions. 41% are hardcore about this. (Despite this being a logistical nightmare for some.)
4. Christmas music. 41% think it's great.
5. Christmas movies. 41% of people need to watch them this time of year.
6. Christmas carols. 36% of people would go out and subject others to their singing to feel the Christmas spirit.
7. Christmas decorations. 29% of people are still enthusiastic about it.
8. Hosting Christmas parties. 27% want to entertain over the holidays.
9. "I'm offended if someone says they don't like Christmas." 26% of people take the holiday that seriously.
10. Ugly Christmas sweaters. 25% are still obsessed with this.
11. Baking cookies. 25% love that.
12. Putting Christmas trees up before Thanksgiving. 21% just can't wait.
13. Christmas family photos. 14% of people are really into it.
14. All Christmas shopping is done by Black Friday. 14% actually do this.
15. Making Christmas cards. 11% of people not only send out Christmas cards, but they apparently "make" them. (Where do you find the time??)
(Buzzfeed)
Originally posted on December 14th, 2023