Santa

When the shopping centre carparks become very busy and people become rude or aggressive to people who are especially waiting to park after someone’s left!

The preparation

the fact that I can't be in more places than one, people are about to be left out either by not inviting them or you have to be some other place, My family are all over Australia, so yes I kind of hate Xmas

Christmas can be nice if you have kids, or if you are a kid. Otherwise, it's a cheezy expensive greedfest. It would be nice if the real Reason for the Season were properly acknowledged, but "Christ" seems to have vanished from "Christ-mas" long ago....leaving a meaningless materialistic emptiness. Just imagine Ramadan without Muhammad..... Edited 14-Dec-20 23:02pm

The shoppers. Rude angry aggressive

Mariah Carey screeching all i want for Christmas

I agree with Beverly I, to commercial, all about profits, and sales. Does envy one remember what the true spirt of Christmas is supposed to be

All the immigrants trying to stop it because of religious beliefs. They are welcome in this country, why try to change our customs?

Being alone on Christmas Day

Way to many people around in the shopping centres.

What i hate about Christmas it is to commercial

everything

Buying gifts is the hardest job. Even cooking Christmas lunch for 15 people is easier.

The crowded shopping malls drive me crazy! So pleased they stay open late so I can shop after 10 when they're quieter! Avoiding them this year by making my own gifts

The craziness in the shopping centres and supermarkets

Trying to keep family happy.

love Festive season of Christmas even with all the commercialism?

I love the lead up to Christmas but hate Christmas Day.

Ever thought to go earlier and give her a hand?. There’s nothing to hate about sharing

Having to cook

The Stress

I think people should remember that it is the day Jesus was born!

I love Christmas because its the time of year we all get together as a family. Hate the crowds in the shopping centres so try and have everything organised well before. It's becoming very commercialised which is a shame.

I hate the way some groups want to keep trying to take Christ out of Christmas.

I really hate it when dear friends die just before Christmas. I am 72 years old and a dear friend I have known since I was 16 died and his funeral is next Saturday in another State of Australia. I just cannot attend but will watch the service on a live stream. Every Christmas will not be the same without his cheery greetings.

Nothing. I love all the Christmas shopping , tree decorating, cooking cakes , puddings and shortbread. and my family love the results of all i do.

I hate how commercialised Christmas has become!Edited 14-Dec-20 17:25pm

The gluttony - it seems to be the purpose these days, to stuff yourself with every morsel offered.

December!

Everything, it a waste of time and money, people go crazies, buying things that they do not need, giving presents that are useless, It causes more trouble than it worth, more divorce and family break up over this time, people drink too much, can not wait till it passed

The over commercialism, I love Christmas because of how it brings people together, I don't worry too much about presents, don't spend much at all, make a few special Panatonne, a couple of Christmas puddings,(Great Gran's recipe), I buy all the dried fruits and nuts from Aldi, so it doesn't cost that much, makes quite cost effective presents, and home made is so personal, don't buy for any nieces/nephews, now have great nieces/nephews, they are so spoilt by their own parents, I won't add to it. Just a couple of close friends, brothers and sisters, they appreciate home made goods. I like how everybody is together, I don't get into a flap about any of it, whoever turns up, they are welcome, everything is done on a budget, (no seafood) there is always enough for everyone. We are on a single married pension, plus a small amount from Super, until I am old enough for the pension, so money is very tight, I buy during the year, ad one thing to each shop, and always have plenty for Christmas. People go overboard, I am

the rampant commercialisation, if you 'believe' the advertising Santa promotes everything from boats to boobs and everything in between for profit, it's bloody demeaning

consumerism

nothing ,,i love xmas

I don't hate it I just don't celebrate it in any way now as it, like Easter, Mother's, Father's, Hallow'een and all the others Christmas has now degenerated into nothing more than a massive commercial operation.

i dont mind Christmas but dont have many family members so its a bit quiet

I love Christmas!

I love Christmas, the drive interstate can be a bit draining though, takes 2 days.

My last minute shopping when I forgot one thing!!!HELP

I don't hate anything about Christmas.

Christmas shopping, at Christmas, or say 2 weeks prior, to the big day. If I could have 2 pet peeves I'd have to say, deciding what gifts to get for people....I LOVE giving presents, actually I even love more "tricking" people into thinking I'd gotten them something different to what I'd actually got them, (simple- minds, I know). Does all this count? lol Hoping your hatred isn't excited too much this year. Wishing the best to all and sundry.

it has become a more and more silly commercial season. I stopped getting involved several years ago and I simply look forward to peace while everyone is rushing around because they think it is the 'thing to do'. Not their fault because the majority do their best to convince everyone that it is necessary. I dont really waste my energy on hating it but just simply 'turn off and tune out' as soon as I can.

Pretending you like someone just to keep the peace with others, and they do the same back. And it all because of Christmas it easier just to stay away.

All the people saying we have to get rid of Christmas...

The crowded shopping centres are the most annoying thing about Christmas,especially trying to find a car park.

Most people enjoy Christmas but I do not like the new PC groups saying we should be more inclusive and not say Happy or Merry Christmas any more but Happy Holidays. Our traditions our being undermined by these people. I do not ask for other cultures to change their traditions and I know other cultures embrace ours so that really bugs me. Dean your Mother is going all out to make Christmas special for her family so appreciate the effort she goes to and as Sandra said, instead of having her do it in the future, you do it or take her to a lovely restaurant and have it catered for and give her the present of not being exhausted trying to make her family happy.

Well have you ever thought of instead of going to your Mum's for Christmas that she comes to your house instead for a change. Think ahead and book a place somewhere nice and all have a holiday together there. Somewhere by the water would be nice.

The extra people in the shops probably due to the fact that I shop all year round, especially now that covid is around no one is social distancing it's like it never happened. It's sad really it's not that people don't know that Christmas comes around every year but it's like people forget than October rolls around and people are like oh crap it's nearly Christmas better think about starting my shopping than they go Nah too early or I'll start tomorrow than before they know it the end of Nov is here and you watch people run around like their head has been cut off.

Christmas is TOO commercialized now. Turn on the TV, Buy this,buy that. Letter box is full of store stuff to buy buy. Just return to the days when it was a time to enjoy with family and friends not to spend money you don't have to impress others

Well when the children were younger used to love it however with time, of course, they are now adults and it does not have the same feel about it. I do still like seeing people getting into the spirit of Christmas but what I dislike and think about at Christmas is all those who have lost their loved ones and especially those who do not have anywhere to go. I believe Christmas. for a lot of people, is a time of despair so spare a thought for them and in the true meaning of Christmas, if you are able, donate to charity.Edited 14-Dec-20 09:44am

Family not around to celebrate with.

Gifting

I think its that the gifts idea and what they want that cost so much. Peoples forget about the family and being together and thank you what we have.

What I hate is the commercialisation of Christmas. It seems to be all about spending, spending, spending

The gross waste of food -- after all its just another day and another meal !!

I hate it when that big fat bastard in the red suit comes down my chimney and drinks my beer. I leave him out some biscuits and a glass of milk but no! That is not good enough for the big mongrel. He heads straight to the beer fridge. Every year I wake up Christmas morning to find no presents and an empty damn beer fridge.Edited 14-Dec-20 12:12pm

I THINK THERE IS TOO MUCH FOOD AT CHRISTMAS.

The commercialism, it is all buy, buy, buy and people are like sheep, they don't stop and think about how they are going to pay the credit card off if they lose their job etc. And they don't have any respect for people who have to work hard without time off just so they can shop, if they can't get what they want the staff get abused as if it was their fault. I always buy everything during the year as I can afford it and put it aside for Christmas.

lord of the kitchen,I've heard of Trivago, is Trivargo something new?

Being nice to relatives that you can't stand makes the whole process stressful . But thanks to Covid-19 we can avoid a lot of that this year.. I hope the absence creates a precedent.

I don't hate Christmas I dislike how it has become so commercialized and I dislike some peoples behavior. I start shopping months ahead and while it is more special I don't go overboard for the meal whether it is Breakfast or Lunch.

Fake reindeer antlers on people, pets, and cars...

Too commercialised

I think hating Christmas is a lot like hating Birthdays as a day of celebration, not surprisingly ;-) While Christmas, like any other special day in the Calendar year has its negatives, weighing out the negatives and positives, the positives can come out on top. Just have to take a positive approach, enjoy, and have fun on a day of surprise and gifts! December is meant to be a good month, not sinister!

Everything. People become very single minded, especially in shops. Kids are demanding and rude. It has become far too commercialized. People get into debt just to buy presents that most kids only play with for a few days or to buy the latest gadget and they struggle to pay the loan back

I'd cope better if it weren't always so hot.

Xmas is a time for receiving. Bring it on. The more presents the merrier.

nothing it's great time we get to see the kids and grand kids

Bah humbugs

I love Christmas and going to church for sure but as was said it is way to commercial. I try to do practical gifts as it is good. Calanders and such are good and easy to send far away..

I hate that my dog who I loved more than anything in this world is no longer here. Christmas has never been as fun again without him.

that this is my first Christmas without my dad. He passed away in January of 2020. this will be my first Christmas without him. the closer it gets to Christmas the harder it is for me.

Spending money.

It way toooooo commercial.

What is there to hate about Christmas, it is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, and the reason for the season, also is a great time to get together with all the family, and to see the joy on the young children's faces , as they open there presents

I have that Christ's birth is no longer the centre of the celebration

The only thing I hate about Christmas is the crass commercialism.

it's just another day of the year to spend money on useless junk.

Santa need to diet, be a handsome old man. Change the image.

crowds and noise

NOTHING

The truth is that all of the customs of Christmas pre-date the birth of Jesus Christ. The date of December 25 comes from Rome and was a celebration of the Italic God - Saturn , and the rebirth of the Sun God. This was done long before the birth of Jesus Christ!!!! 'What do I hate about Christmas?" I REFUSE TO CELEBRATE A PAGAN HOLIDAY AND WONDER WHY CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE A PAGAN HOLIDAY! I would like to credit (Luna) that Saturnalia is what the actual festival (Saturn) was called and Saturnalia what they actually shouted!Edited 14-Dec-20 18:52pm

Everything except roast Turkey

All the waste and all the packaging

All the cleaning after