I am the one that ruins your holiday spirit (at work).
I don't want to listen to Christmas music (it's not even Thanksgiving yet, so triple that sentiment) at work.
Ever.
I know people like to spout the 'it's a secular holiday' line at me...except, it's not. There are parts that are more secular than others, and definitely parts that are ingrained in our culture. And hey, I love the hell out of the light shows. But when you are caroling about the baby Jesus...that ain't secular.
But at work, I don't want to hear holiday music. Ever.
Some of it is retail-based flashbacks. I remember the year we got TWO different CDs we could (rather *had* to) play OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR THREE MONTHS. It was only marginally better than a single CD.
I just don't want to be bombarded with Jesus for 8+ hours a day. Is that such a terrible thing?
Edited to add: OH MY GOD, I have found my holiday spirit. I want to shit in Frosty's head (and for the best price possible)!
No, it's not. I dread this season. I work in a public institution there are Christmas decorations, etc. EVERYWHERE!
ReplyDeleteI don't want to say anything, because then people will accuse me of trying to prevent them from participating in their holiday, and make a whole political thing over it.
Occasionally I hear of a protest (in general, not at my place of work) and I hold my breath until I find out who is protesting. Thank G-d for the atheists.
I mean, in general, if some wishes me a Merry Christmas, I roll with it.
ReplyDeleteBut I shouldn't have to at work. If people didn't work overtime putting their business in my face, I wouldn't have to be St Grinchtopher!