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Hexagon · 14th Dec 2011, 03:28 PM

Or not, and Why?

Personally, I don't hate it, but I've never liked it much either, because it envolves horrible family members, celebrating a birth I don't believe in, and receiving gifts intended to remind me of my 'sex'.

On the other hand, it involves money. And iPhone 4s'es (this year anyway.)

yeahyeah · 14th Dec 2011, 03:51 PM

I do like it but I feel that it would be better in some years when there are children in the family again. I don't know but I think that is one of the fun part of it. What I like most of this, is that there are food and a big dinner

GoinStag · 14th Dec 2011, 03:53 PM

I love it. Easily my favorite holiday. I love setting up the tree, listening to the music, the cooking, getting a break from school, and gifts

Colton · 14th Dec 2011, 04:45 PM

Of course I do! Free presents and ham<3

Black Cat · 14th Dec 2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoinStag

I love it. Easily my favorite holiday. I love setting up the tree, listening to the music, the cooking, getting a break from school, and gifts

^Basically, this. Plus that magical feeling in the air that only comes once a year.

alex2020 · 14th Dec 2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Cat

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoinStag

I love it. Easily my favorite holiday. I love setting up the tree, listening to the music, the cooking, getting a break from school, and gifts

^Basically, this. Plus that magical feeling in the air that only comes once a year.

All of this.

**Lexington** · 14th Dec 2011, 07:26 PM

Let me tell you some things I don't like about Christmas.

Rampant commercialism
Certain holiday songs
The revival of "they're trying to kill Christmas!" debate
Getting a photo of my niece as a present from my sister-in-law (that's all she gets me, ever)
Some anxiety trying to figure out gifts for everybody
It being winter (me no like winter)

Despite that, I still find it a positive experience. Yeah, stores are crowded, but they generally seem to be upbeat pleasant crowds. But I love driving by decorated houses, and getting people gifts (sort of pleasantly indifferent towards receiving), and most of the music, and strings of colored lights around my desk.

Lex

malachite · 14th Dec 2011, 08:11 PM

I don't care much for Christmas

I hate hearing about this time of year is all goodwill and peace on Earth, yet every year people are hospitalized for fighting during sales, it just stuff people!

Only good thing about this time of year are guys in sweaters and cooler weather

dennisvkn · 14th Dec 2011, 09:08 PM

We don't celebrate it (my family), but I still get presents lol.
But Christmas is always the best day of the year, when all of your family members gather around. Full of happiness.

Messed Up · 14th Dec 2011, 09:23 PM

If I never received a single present I wouldn’t care- as long as you allowed me carols, the classic Christmas stories from the Nativity to the Christmas Carol, the tree, decorating, the lights, the food, the company...the feeling that is never duplicated at any other time (sadly). Give me that and that is all I will ask for Christmas.

Do I like Christmas? Absolutely not...

I LOVE it.

Merry Christmas EC <3

Random Dent · 14th Dec 2011, 10:53 PM

I hate the religious aspect but I love the lights and decorations especially the trees and lights. I also like some of the music and the magical feeling of winter. It is a beautiful season. I can do without the cold nights though.

Gleeko0 · 15th Dec 2011, 12:48 AM

mixed feelings.

Hexagon · 15th Dec 2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexington

It being winter (me no like winter)

Lex

Thats one of the things i do like about it.

NoName114 · 15th Dec 2011, 03:57 PM

I hate chirstmas time because A. I don't know about my faith anymore B. i'm so depressed right now. C. I'm going to be forced to spend time with my homophobic family D. i'm somewhat anti-social. E. the days are always dark here with the odd rain and snow which is depressing itself.

15th Dec 2011, 04:02 PM

Yes, I certainly do! I try to keep the craziness that can happen during the holiday season to the bare minimum and simply enjoy the peace, beauty and light of this festive time--though a few presents are nice too...

**Gerry** · 15th Dec 2011, 04:57 PM

Yes, I like Christmas. I liked it a lot more when I was younger and more excited about it but for the most part I enjoy the time of year, the music, the traditions, being with family, and the gifts.

Nomad187 · 15th Dec 2011, 07:48 PM

I freaking hate it with a passion. I love winter though and I love christmas movies but I hate christmas. don't ask me why I like the movies but hate the holiday

BudderMC · 15th Dec 2011, 08:28 PM

I love the season. It's always so upbeat, people are typically in great spirits, it's a once-a-year kind of feeling. And I get to be generous (altruistic behaviour FTW?

)

But, I'm not really a fan of the way my family does it, at least not recently. It's not bad, I've just always wanted the big old holiday celebration, and it's never really happened before. Just the immediate family going over to my grandparents for a couple days, and because everyone's in the same space it gets tense, and because of that people spend a lot of time staying out of each others way (or together and fighting, you pick).

So, I love the season, and everything up until the actual holiday. But the holiday time itself could use a little tweaking.

Danny19 · 15th Dec 2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Cat

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Originally Posted by GoinStag

I love it. Easily my favorite holiday. I love setting up the tree, listening to the music, the cooking, getting a break from school, and gifts

^Basically, this. Plus that magical feeling in the air that only comes once a year.

exactly this.. especially that feeling. i dont know how to describe it but its just nice and it makes me happy

DarkClarity · 17th Dec 2011, 12:33 PM

The things I hate are:

1) Adverts. I FUCKING HATE Christmas adverts.
2) The Cheesey songs.
3) The horrible decorations. I hate tinsel.

Apart from those things, I love everything else.

1) The Food and booze.
2) The christmas telly.
3) The presents.
4) Family. (Well, kind of.)

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14th Dec 2011, 03:28 PM	#1
Hexagon Bright Spark Full Member Gender: ?TM transguy Orientation: Panromantic Asexual Out Status: Pending review Location: Somerset, UK Age: 17 Posts: 1,051 Join Date: May 2011	Do you like Christmas? Or not, and Why? Personally, I don't hate it, but I've never liked it much either, because it envolves horrible family members, celebrating a birth I don't believe in, and receiving gifts intended to remind me of my 'sex'. On the other hand, it involves money. And iPhone 4s'es (this year anyway.) __________________ When god has low self-esteem, does that make him an atheist?

14th Dec 2011, 03:51 PM	#2
yeahyeah Well Known Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Posts: 210 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Do you like Christmas? I do like it but I feel that it would be better in some years when there are children in the family again. I don't know but I think that is one of the fun part of it. What I like most of this, is that there are food and a big dinner __________________ ...Such pain as this shouldn't have to be experienced...

14th Dec 2011, 03:53 PM	#3
GoinStag I'm straight now............sikeeee Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Guy fetish Out Status: Parents, siblings, and therapist Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Age: 18 Posts: 1,485 Join Date: May 2010	Re: Do you like Christmas? I love it. Easily my favorite holiday. I love setting up the tree, listening to the music, the cooking, getting a break from school, and gifts __________________ *I've been thinking 'bout this all day long, Never felt a feeling quite this strong...I can't believe how much it turns me on, Just to be your man...*

14th Dec 2011, 04:45 PM	#4
Colton Hit the Lights Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Any one who wants to know Location: California Age: 15 Posts: 1,210 Join Date: Jan 2010	Re: Do you like Christmas? Of course I do! Free presents and ham<3 __________________ "It's always been about me, myself, and I. I thought relationships were nothing but a waste of time. I never wanted to be anybody's other half. I was happy saying I know love, it wouldn't last." <3

14th Dec 2011, 07:26 PM	#7
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,372 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Do you like Christmas? Let me tell you some things I don't like about Christmas. Rampant commercialism Certain holiday songs The revival of "they're trying to kill Christmas!" debate Getting a photo of my niece as a present from my sister-in-law (that's all she gets me, ever) Some anxiety trying to figure out gifts for everybody It being winter (me no like winter) Despite that, I still find it a positive experience. Yeah, stores are crowded, but they generally seem to be upbeat pleasant crowds. But I love driving by decorated houses, and getting people gifts (sort of pleasantly indifferent towards receiving), and most of the music, and strings of colored lights around my desk. Lex

14th Dec 2011, 08:11 PM	#8
malachite EC's realist Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Orlando Posts: 6,480 Join Date: Apr 2009	Re: Do you like Christmas? I don't care much for Christmas I hate hearing about this time of year is all goodwill and peace on Earth, yet every year people are hospitalized for fighting during sales, it just stuff people! Only good thing about this time of year are guys in sweaters and cooler weather __________________ It's the 21st century, your bigotry is outdated. Either upgrade or go away.

14th Dec 2011, 09:08 PM	#9
dennisvkn EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Bi (Kinsey 3-4) 70% Gay Out Status: Almost everyone but family. Location: FL Age: 15 Posts: 181 Join Date: Dec 2011	Re: Do you like Christmas? We don't celebrate it (my family), but I still get presents lol. But Christmas is always the best day of the year, when all of your family members gather around. Full of happiness.

14th Dec 2011, 09:23 PM	#10
Messed Up EC Addict Full Member Gender: Dude Orientation: “Well, I’m a little BI-FURIOUS!" Location: The Marvellous Land of Oz Posts: 556 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Do you like Christmas? If I never received a single present I wouldn’t care- as long as you allowed me carols, the classic Christmas stories from the Nativity to the Christmas Carol, the tree, decorating, the lights, the food, the company...the feeling that is never duplicated at any other time (sadly). Give me that and that is all I will ask for Christmas. Do I like Christmas? Absolutely not... I LOVE it. Merry Christmas EC <3

14th Dec 2011, 10:53 PM	#11
Random Dent Liebe ist für alle da! Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: La la la ladies Out Status: I don't care who knows Location: California Age: 27 Posts: 1,692 Join Date: Feb 2011	Re: Do you like Christmas? I hate the religious aspect but I love the lights and decorations especially the trees and lights. I also like some of the music and the magical feeling of winter. It is a beautiful season. I can do without the cold nights though. __________________ No government has the right to tell its citizens when or whom to love. The only queer people are those who don't love anybody Rita Mae Brown

15th Dec 2011, 12:48 AM	#12
Gleeko0 Chocolate Lover Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Straight as a rainbow!!! Out Status: Not hidding it. And out to family. Location: Brazil Age: 16 Posts: 173 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Do you like Christmas? mixed feelings. __________________ "We're all a little weird, and life's a little weird and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it Love"

15th Dec 2011, 03:57 PM	#14
NoName114 Dorian Grey-ish Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: committed to a amazing guy Age: 15 Posts: 214 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Do you like Christmas? I hate chirstmas time because A. I don't know about my faith anymore B. i'm so depressed right now. C. I'm going to be forced to spend time with my homophobic family D. i'm somewhat anti-social. E. the days are always dark here with the odd rain and snow which is depressing itself.

15th Dec 2011, 04:02 PM	#15
Gitano65 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you like Christmas? Yes, I certainly do! I try to keep the craziness that can happen during the holiday season to the bare minimum and simply enjoy the peace, beauty and light of this festive time--though a few presents are nice too...

15th Dec 2011, 04:57 PM	#16
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,551 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Do you like Christmas? Yes, I like Christmas. I liked it a lot more when I was younger and more excited about it but for the most part I enjoy the time of year, the music, the traditions, being with family, and the gifts. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

15th Dec 2011, 07:48 PM	#17
Nomad187 EC's Resident Parawhore Full Member Gender: I have an outie not an innie Orientation: Gay Out Status: I have a walk in closet that I walked out of Location: Red Deer, Alberta Age: 19 Posts: 890 Join Date: May 2010	Re: Do you like Christmas? I freaking hate it with a passion. I love winter though and I love christmas movies but I hate christmas. don't ask me why I like the movies but hate the holiday __________________ There's a Vulture on my shoulder and he's tellin me to give in Always hissin right in my ear like its comin from my own head Its got me mixed up tryin not to give up tell me there's a way to get out of here

15th Dec 2011, 08:28 PM	#18
BudderMC playing Devil's advocate. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I have caught 'the gay'. Out Status: Out at university! Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 20 Posts: 716 Join Date: Jun 2010	Re: Do you like Christmas? I love the season. It's always so upbeat, people are typically in great spirits, it's a once-a-year kind of feeling. And I get to be generous (altruistic behaviour FTW? ) But, I'm not really a fan of the way my family does it, at least not recently. It's not bad, I've just always wanted the big old holiday celebration, and it's never really happened before. Just the immediate family going over to my grandparents for a couple days, and because everyone's in the same space it gets tense, and because of that people spend a lot of time staying out of each others way (or together and fighting, you pick). So, I love the season, and everything up until the actual holiday. But the holiday time itself could use a little tweaking.

17th Dec 2011, 12:33 PM	#20
DarkClarity Just a miserable pile of secrets. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Kinsey 4 Bisexual. Out Status: Not out at all Location: England, UK Age: 17 Posts: 1,025 Join Date: May 2011	Re: Do you like Christmas? The things I hate are: 1) Adverts. I FUCKING HATE Christmas adverts. 2) The Cheesey songs. 3) The horrible decorations. I hate tinsel. Apart from those things, I love everything else. 1) The Food and booze. 2) The christmas telly. 3) The presents. 4) Family. (Well, kind of.) __________________ I'm not a human being. I am merely a product of capital. I solely exist to carry out the will of capital. I will work, comsume and die all in order to preserve the status quo, to preserve inequality, famine, poverty and injustice, to preserve individualism and materialism, to preserve Capitalism.

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