ThatIsNotMyNameSoWhyAreYouCallingMeThat ·
05/12/2024 15:12
Inspired by another thread, and hoping others can start to say the things they want to. It’s very freeing.
No, actually, calling something a Xmas event doesn’t make it “inclusive”, because we don’t pay for works’ parties and lunches for Hanukkah or Diwali, and there are some Christians that can’t attend anything that is badged as a Xmas event.
My plan for Xmas, as most years is to actively avoid Xmas.
Yes, I do like the food, but it really doesn’t have to be eaten on 25th Dec. Anytime really does work.
No, won’t be seeing family as I value my health.
No, I don’t do any Xmas shopping.
No, I can’t be arsed to put a tree up.
No, I don’t want to join the Xmas quiz.
No, we don’t send Xmas cards or gifts to anyone. And no, any we get don’t get displayed.
No, the sky doesn’t fall down if you don’t comply with the consumer expectations.
No, I don’t want your festive menu. And no, I’m not paying the same for my vegetarian dish (usually beetroot) as you charge for meat.
Yes, the fairy lights stay up all year.
Yes, my daughter hates Xmas too. We prefer new year.
No, I don’t want a mince pie, anything covered in marzipan or some shitty palm-oil ridden chocolate.
Not everyone has happy memories of childhood xmases, and it’s very unreasonable of you to assume they do.
I’d rather work at Xmas and take time off another time than be forced to observe bank holidays.