I Still Hate Christmas

Well the commercialization of it. I love the get-togethers, the pleasant, generally, attitude now, the music, what is symbolizes but I still hate the shopping. I like getting the right thing for the right person but I HATE shopping. My wife and I spent most of the evening shopping for new ornatments for the family tree that we will be decorating on Sunday. Our "blue" tree got given away and we had to get a new one (decorations, that is) and we spent the night (at least I did) frustrated and hating Christmas. I loved being with my wife but I hate shopping. Here has been my greeting for the past few years and I can envision its' continuance for the foreseeable future: Merry Freakin' Christmas! That about sums it up. I just wish I could slow down a bit and enjoy. I will try but I still hate shopping ergo I still hate Christmas...