Reason 12: Illuminating Chez Vous
I once registered the domain name tackyxmas.co.uk with the plan of taking photos of people’s exterior Christmas lights. I was then going to upload the pictures to a website for viewing pleasure. Once I’d set things in motion I realised that despite my misgivings about the lighting displays themselves, it might be considered a bit [...]
Reason 11: Consumerismas
Now I may be talking way out of my depth here from a sociological viewpoint but the biggest thing I hate about Christmas bar none is consumerism. I hate it so very much it makes my blood boil. I know some of the people around me don’t see it that way and I don’t think that I alone can change the world but boy does it get me angry.
Reason 10: Coca Cola Christmas
Father Christmas. We all know what he looks like and the image of the ruddy-faced fat bloke in a red fur-lined suit will feature heavily in people’s Christmas decorations. Well, if you don’t know this already, here’s a shock for you. That fat old bloke is nothing more than the adopted creation1 of Coca-Cola. It’s [...]
Reason 9: Argos
I haven’t checked if Argos is just a UK company or it’s part of a global concern but for the benefit of anyone who doesn’t know, we have a chain of stores here in the UK called Argos. You find them in town centres and retail parks. They generally all look the same and even when it’s not Christmas I perish the thought of walking through their doors.
Reason 8: Going Away for Christmas
This post isn’t directed at anyone in particular (because some people I know are going away for Christmas. It’s simply my thoughts on the subject.
