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The 12 Pains of Christmas

The holiday struggle is real.

Sarah Myhand
Dec 20, 2016
Asbury University
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Christmastime is one of my favorite times of the year. However, even I can admit that the Christmas season does not come without it's own set of frustrations. Sometimes it's nice to have someone who understands the holiday struggles. Here's a list of 12 struggles we all deal with during the holidays.


1. Crowded shopping malls

There's nothing worse than fighting through a small army to get to the checkout counter.


2. Awkward Christmas parties

On the other hand, awkward office parties are a lot worse than the crowds at the mall.


3. Limited parking

I guess I'll just vulture around until someone gives up a parking space...


4. Shoveling the driveway

If only I lived somewhere warmer...


5. Wrapping paper that tears too easily

Why is this stuff so fragile???


6. And tape that doesn't tear easily enough

And why is this tape so strong?


7. Being unable to find the perfect gift

Is a gift card an acceptable gift for my sibling?


8. Or being unable to afford the perfect gift

Maybe I can find some money in my car seats?


9. Not being able to find the Christmas movie you want to watch.

Why are these movies so hard to find? It should still be in the same place as last year.


10. Detangling Christmas lights

Maybe I can just throw the bunches out in the yard and say they are light up ornaments?


11. When your family can't agree on a Christmas tree

As long as it doesn't look like Charlie Brown's tree, it's good to me.


12. When Christmas ends.

Even though Christmas comes with it's own frustrations, it's still one of the best times of the year. If only it lasted longer than one day. But I guess the fact that it's so short of a season is what makes it special. Happy holidays everyone!

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