Christmas Scrooge

It's that time of year again when everyone goes crazy and completely overboard. And the preparations have been ongoing for at least a couple of months, with decorations, lights, parties, gifts, and more. I said the very same thing last year, and still feel the same. I think the holidays are overrated, and frankly, could do without them. A lot of people have forgotten the true meaning of the holidays, try to outdo or spend more than what they did last year, and truly aren't thankful for what they have. The whole concept of gift giving has gotten way out of hand. I mean, seriously, for as much time as people spend trying to "find" the right gift, it's often unappreciated, and the only question they ask includes, "Does it come with a gift receipt?" So, for that reason, I suppose I'll forever always be the holiday scrooge and that's OK. Some people love the holidays, and are able to truly revel in what the season really means. But, for the majority of folks, it's become a ommercial blitz of the senses with no real sense of what it all represents. Bah humbug!