Hating the holidays?

[Questioner]

Is there anyone else here who secretly hates the holidays but tries to put on a good front so that you don't ruin it for everyone else? (purposefully using my anonymous id here).

For me, holidays are about obligations, extra errands and chores, fighting ridiculous traffic because of all the shopping crazed people driving around, walking on your tip-toes to navigate around potential emotional landmines with certain family members, etc. I'm just curious if I am the only one that feels this way?

I'm seriously considering "volunteering" somewhere just so I can avoid some of the obligations involved.

ps. No - I don't have kids and yes, I have heard that having kids puts the "magic" back into holidays so I'll save you some time there. lol.