I love setting up the Christmas tree, lights, and assorted decorations.
I hate taking them down just because they never seem to fit back in the boxes I took them out of!
I love looking out at the snow.
I hate driving in the snow.
I love giving fun toys and games to my kids.
I hate that nobody ever gives ME fun toys and games anymore.
I love listening to Christmas music.
I hate listening to Christmas music, ’round about midnight of December 25th.
I love the looks on my kids’ faces when they open their presents.
I hate having to figure out where to put all this new stuff they’re getting.
I love the cookies and treats.
I hate that my clothes won’t fit right for weeks after.
I love watching A Christmas Story, Home Alone, and Polar Express with my kids. And, after they go to bed, watching Christmas Vacation with my wife.
I hate that there are so many horrible Christmas movies out there, like Deck The Halls and Jingle All The Way.
I love egg nog ice cream.
I hate peppermint ice cream.
I love forgetting about the world’s troubles for just a few days.
I hate that the troubles seem to always return in a worse way.
What do you love/hate about Christmas?
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In addition to some of yours, although I do like Jingle All the Way:
I love taking vacation from work over the Christmas Holidays.
I hate going back to work after the Christmas Holidays.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday, Happy New Year!
Mike
There is a lot to love about Christmas. I love the fact that for a brief period of time it allows the world’s problems to be placed on hold. Having a little freedom from the grind of the day to day and all the bad news of the world is a welcomed sight. I think this fact has a lot to do with why so many people love holidays but Christmas in particular. After all Christmas has an intensity that other holidays just don’t match and this intensity allows people to just forget and feel good for a bit. I know this is what I like the most about Christmas.
I am with you on these Phil. Back to work tomorrow, and now the troubles are starting to creep their way back in. That’s what I hate.
Boy isn’t this post the truth. Love and Hate. Great blog, 1st time visitor. I can only hope to inspire on my blog the way that you have for so many fathers out there. Hope you and your family have a great 2012.
pretty good list. Although, just ask for the fun games next time
Help Santa a bit.
Just a short one
I hate christmas starting halfway November
I love visiting and dining with the family.