I've been accused of being a grinch in the past, usually for my general disdain towards the "most magical time" of the year. While that may be true, it's not Christmas itself that gets on my nerves.
It's the rampant consumerism of it all, the desperate cash-grab that businesses engage in even if they are no way related to gift giving or yuletide at all.
It's the artificial hype that gets pumped into the populace, the onus on families that they must make a single day special (and clearly, the only way to do that is to spend your life savings down at the local Farmers store).
Finally, it's the steady encroachment of the holiday on the rest of year – remember, you must plan your Christmas day and start spending money NOW (regardless of the time of year).
Boxing day? Best start getting ready for next year…