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To hate this particular aspect of Christmas

31 replies

MonkeyRum · 23/12/2024 11:15

I guess this is more about the online aspect, but I just dislike the commercial intensity of it all. I HATE feeling pressured or rushed with anything in life, I certainly don’t pay attention to it and I know keeping the economy going is the way to go.

But it’s just so full on, up to probably today, with all the “BUY BUY BUY LAST CHANCE FOR CHRISTMAS BUY BUY BUY.” Then when it’s too late for delivery you get spammed with “SALE NOW ON!” before Christmas has even happened.

It’s like there’s no escape from it! When does anyone relax? Where does the endless supply of money come from? I know Boxing Day sales have always been a thing for those who can be arsed or who have any money left, but it just seems to happen before Boxing Day now!

It’s almost like the world wants Christmas over and done with ASAP. It’s like having a nagging child with you 24/7.

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Spaceid · 23/12/2024 11:22

Can you get a Gmail account? All my ‘promotional’ emails go straight to a different tab so I’m not bombarded with anything. I also don’t watch tv with adverts as we only watch tv on demand, and no radio with adverts, so I’ve been happily oblivious to any promotional offers and selling.

ShortyShorts · 23/12/2024 11:22

To be honest, I've never found Christmas more relaxing in terms of shopping than in the last few years.

I've not been inside a single shop to do any of it and it's all done.

I do have to battle Morrisons this afternoon though because the gammon joint they sent is too small.

So I guess I miss all the 'Buy, Buy, Buy' stuff and I don't really take much notice online, I just order what I need and ignore the rest.

Auburngal · 23/12/2024 11:21

I want to opt out but I miss out on offers. Wish you can opt out all emails from retailers in Dec

Auburngal · 23/12/2024 11:20

You do your own thing. You aren’t forced to buy stuff or follow SM trends etc.

I do a lot of online shopping - not groceries but clothes, stuff on Amazon, my sports drinks etc. Got fed up with emails saying ‘final day to buy on standard delivery’ etc

Sockmate123 · 23/12/2024 11:18

Was just thinking the same earlier. I just delete the emails before reading. I'm not getting into debt for anyone

NiftyPeachDreamer · 23/12/2024 11:18

YANBU. Why not opt out of a lot of it? We have and it's great.