Grandy....I couldn't agree with you more. When...when...are these people who make these decisions going to realise the mental and emotional harm, damage, despair, pain, torment that this over emphasis on "happy" Christmas hype.....does to such a lot, I repeat, so many... (and there are a lot, they just suffer in silent distress)
Of course, if this time of year means a lot to you, and your family...go for it. that's great...of course it's lovely to put decorations on your house and wear special T shirts, earrings and buy lots of delicious festive food....but please, please, don't ram your preferences and personal celebrations down everyone else's necks!!!
If I had plenty of money, heaps of luxurious cars, clothes, diamonds, servants, butlers, etc....I certainly wouldn't shout it from the rooftops and draw excessive attention to my good fortune to the rest of society!!! Particularly those who were poor and had nothing!...yet those who plan and enjoy a wonderful Christmas with people they love and who love them keep ramming it home to those who are without.
....sorry folks, this topic just really gets me angry...so cruel.