I do not dread Christmas, but i do hate people who moan about how much they have over spent on it. Christmas is supposed to be about being together with those you love, not expensive gifts. I hate people asking me what i am doing for Christmas, but love their reactions when i tell them honestly that i will be painting the woodwork at home! With no loved ones to spend it with and my PA/carer spending the week with her family i take advantage of having the house to myself and touch up all the chipped paintwork caused by my wheelchair. it is getting difficult to do this but it keeps me occupied! the only good things about Christmas are A, the cemetory where my partner lies always looks loved as people who don't visit the rest of the year always lay flowers on their loved ones graves for Christmas and B. I cook enough food to last the week on Christmas day so i do not have to cook till New year!