There seems to be a lot of Bah-Humbug going on all of a sudden
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
United States
December 11, 2015 11:08am CST
This is supposed to be a happy time, a time of the year we celebrate the birth of our Lord. Sure, it's commercial now days, but whose fault is that? It's not like that happened overnight, it's been this way for many years. The only way to change it is to stop buying gifts and participating in Christmas celebrations.
So how do some nice, happy, usually very cheerful individuals suddenly turn all Bah-Humbug all of a sudden? I feel like I'm in a far off planet where I recognize no one.
Come on - turn on the Christmas lights, have some eggnog and a cookie and cheer up! Ho Ho Ho - and an early Merry Christmas one and all.
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@moffittjc (128861)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Dec 15
This guy here is in the spirit! No bah-humbug for me! So you know at least one person who is enjoying this holiday season! My family and I put the real meaning of Christmas at the forefront of our celebration, so it's kind of hard NOT to be happy and cheerful when your focus is in the right place!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Dec 15
Thank you Thank you! I'm happy to read this! Good for you and your family!
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@LadyDuck (502979)
• Italy
11 Dec 15
@AbbyGreenhill We always have rum in our house. Which is your favorite? Bacardi is a good rum, but I bought one during a trip in the Caribbean that is even better, Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Dec 15
I've never had egg nog in my entire life - just give me a glass of rum instead!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Dec 15
Kids make Christmas that's for sure. And we have no kids so it's up to the dog!!
@Marilynda1225 (91214)
• United States
11 Dec 15
I'm happy and have lots of Christmas spirit. No bah hum bugging from me 
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Dec 15
Good for you!!! Now let's sing...Sleigh bells ring are you listening?...bla bla bla...
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@JudyEv (382811)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Dec 15
@AbbyGreenhill I'm sure she'll be up there cheering you on and singing along with your carols :)
@GardenGerty (169603)
• United States
13 Dec 15
Pretty wreath. i am enjoying getting ready for Christmas company, no humbug here.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
12 Dec 15
It is not so much Christmas but the lead up to it that makes people tense. Money is an issue these days, children want presents that keep up with their peers and that can be very expensive. Crowds in the shops add to the hassle and there is all the food to think about with the shops being closed for a period.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
12 Dec 15
I get tense about a lot of things, Christmas isn't one of them thank goodness.
@FourWalls (86993)
• United States
11 Dec 15
Someone mentioned depression, and that's a vital thing. If you're suffering from depression and someone tells you you're supposed to be "happy" it makes things worse.
There's also the religious element. Nearly every Christian knows that Jesus wasn't born on December 25th and that it was picked as a date to appease pagans who participated in horrific rituals (some of which we still accept, albeit toned down [e.g., mistletoe]). Many Christians do reject this falacy, but they are being told to "get over it" and "just go with the flow." That doesn't make for happiness.
Why can't people feel the way they want to feel? It seems to be the best Christmas present you could give someone is let them be themselves.
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@FourWalls (86993)
• United States
11 Dec 15
@AbbyGreenhill -- you asked a question. Depression is a significant part of that answer. You also have to consider that people feel so pressured to "be happy" that it puts a strain on otherwise normally happy people. The "Christmas rush" is overwhelming to many people. Think about all the things people "have to do" this time of year that they aren't expected to do any other time of the year. Just the number of parties they're "expected" to attend (friends, co-workers, relatives) -- with everything that goes along with those parties (co-workers or relatives they don't like) -- is enough to make anybody a Scrooge. That says nothing of the financial strain this time of year puts on a lot of people. (I certainly don't want to go to my office Christmas party next week...but I kinda need the job...)
AND you have to hear that stinking "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer" 800 times a day for two months, starting in mid-October. 
I didn't mean to bring you down, I just meant to give you a look at the "other side" and why a lot of people just can't wait for December 26th. Enjoy the holiday season. Just understand why a lot of people don't.
I didn't mean to bring you down, I just meant to give you a look at the "other side" and why a lot of people just can't wait for December 26th. Enjoy the holiday season. Just understand why a lot of people don't.@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Dec 15
I just made a simple statement...what people do is their business an I'm not changing them or care if they change. I did not mention depression at all. That isn't what this is about. I was perfectly happy and all of a sudden I feel rather grumpy myself.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Dec 15
@FourWalls It would take a lot more than you to bring me down believe me. I don't intend to argue with you or anyone else.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
12 Dec 15
I am not a grump, but I have so little christmas spirit this year
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
12 Dec 15
Oh come on, cheer up....have some liquid Christmas cheer .
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
12 Dec 15
@Jessicalynnt I don't drink, so I'd have to go with Ginger Ale
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
12 Dec 15
@AbbyGreenhill lol, eggnog and rum?
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
11 Dec 15
I'm very happy... I love Christmas just the same now as when I was a kid...., I'm putting up the tree and decorations on sunday.... yyeeyy...
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
12 Dec 15
I think like it more now since I can buy gifts for others. I rather give then get
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
12 Dec 15
@AbbyGreenhill oohhh you're so right.... I'd not thought of that...but it's true..., I really enjoy the whole process of choosing, buying, wrapping and giving gifts....
@garymarsh6 (24137)
• United Kingdom
12 Dec 15
Yes I am a bit of a Christmas humbug where consumerism comes into play but the actual meaning of Christmas makes up for it. People actually forget what the meaning of Christmas is really about.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
12 Dec 15
I hope more people know the true meaning than those who don't.
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
11 Dec 15
I think nowadays Holidays like this one have turned out to be get togethers and time when people think about offs and pleasure,not much of Christ thing
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Dec 15
@Missmwngi I can't say about other places that I don't know about.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Dec 15
I would assume that is true for many people.
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@Missmwngi (12915)
• Nairobi, Kenya
11 Dec 15
@AbbyGreenhill Without assuming it is and in many places as well
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@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
12 Dec 15
@AbbyGreenhill I have a ton of Christmas spirit, enough to spread around. I love this season. I usually make a lot of gifts that I give. I also do not spend a lot of money. I enjoy family and friends and try to give of myself. I especially like the part when I help serve Christmas dinner to people that may not have one otherwise. If that doesn't get you in the spirit nothing will. I hope you, family, and friends all have a blessed and wonderful Christmas.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
12 Dec 15
Thank you very much Susan...I'm glad to hear a cheerful Christmas story! And thanks for helping other share in a little Christmas joy. Enjoy and Merry Christmas early!
@snowy22315 (209325)
• United States
12 Dec 15
Christmas is not fun for me generally for a few reasons. A. I really don't have any money to spen dB.. I won't see loved ones until after the holidays. C.It takes time away from doing other things. I do enjoy Christmas parties though, and getting a good bargain so I am not totally grinchy!
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
12 Dec 15
My family (what's left of them) are 800 miles away, so it's just the two of use and we have made our own traditions. I don't care for Christmas parties so we all have different likes and dislikes.
@celticeagle (190152)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Dec 15
For some people this time of year is very hard. Depression is something that a lot of people suffer from this time of year. I hope you can be a little compassionate of those folks.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Dec 15
I am not talking about people being depressed, that's a whole different thing. I'm talking about people being grumpy - not depressed.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
12 Dec 15
Kids are influenced by their friends and what they see on TV. Parents, like you are doing, need to do the same.
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
12 Dec 15
@AbbyGreenhill True, I couldn't still be there trying to find my way out. Viva mi casa!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Dec 15
@LoriAMoore I haven't been in a mall at all in many years....there are none close and I'm glad.
@whiteream (8567)
• United States
12 Dec 15
I have been feeling that way. But, it's that things are not going the way I wish they would. I did put up my lights and I did feel a little better.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
12 Dec 15
Sometimes you can snap yourself out of a grumpy state!
@HanVanMeegerin (1161)
• United States
12 Dec 15
@AbbyGreenhill Merry Christmas to you and your family.
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
12 Dec 15
Thanks Han, the same to you and yours. How do you like it, UT has a bowl game...
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
14 Dec 15
@HanVanMeegerin I still say they never should have let Fullmer go.
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@HanVanMeegerin (1161)
• United States
14 Dec 15
@AbbyGreenhill They are slowly turning their program around. Kiffen really set them back.
