This isn't some protest about commercialization or some other such "bah humbug" mentality. I'm not depressed and shutting out the world. I'm simply...spent. Exhausted. Physically, mentally, emotionally-toast. I am in need of some quiet alone time to recharge my batteries and that day just so happens to land on Christmas Day. It's as simple as that.
The other big reason is that I haven't been in the spirit all season. Sure, you could blame the long hours, but honestly, that's not it at all. No one, it seems, is in the festive spirit. This year I've seen the least amount of decorated houses and a scant few of friends, family, and customers have wished me a "Happy Holidays". I've been to one white elephant party and one regular holiday party and that's it. The mall, which should have been packed since Black Friday, is still dead during the week. Add to it that many stores are open Thanksgiving Day, and the whole season just seems...cheap. False. We've become the metallic pink tree and what the world really needs is that tiny evergreen that can barely hold up a star.
In essence, we're now completely locked on to WHAT to buy and we've lost all sight as to WHY we buy.
So, what will I be doing on Christmas Day? Sleeping in. That's priority number one. Re-read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Maybe watch a holiday movie or two. I'm honestly hoping to Skype with my sister and her family, but if it doesn't happen, I understand and I'm okay with that. Mostly though, the day will be spent in silence and solitude.
I'm going to be all alone on Christmas and I'm completely content with that.
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