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Originally Posted by Discombobulated
Maybe block out the media (esp social media!) My take on it is that NY is mightily hyped up - why? It sells stuff. Working in retail I and my colleagues see it first hand.
Would it help you to see things from a different perspective? Time is a social construct and as such these dates are pretty arbitrary- we invent them basically.
If we follow the sun our NY actually began on the 22nd December following the winter solstice (in Northern hemisphere that is). Other cultures celebrate their New year at different times, such as the Chinese in February. Viewing it like this helps me see that our own Jan 1st social construct is not the be all and end all.
I love bp's idea of a treat just for you - maybe a movie, something that will absorb you. Great idea - I would do this myself if I wasn't going to bed so early, tomorrow is just another day (work day) for so many of us. Take it easy and be kind to yourself - every day not just tonight/ tomorrow.
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The whole of xmas is a social and business construct. The newspapers put out what the average person spends, to make people feel there is something wrong with them if they are not throwing out food
Also make people sweat looking for gift which people then give away as they do not like and they make insulting comments about the people who spent the money and stress on them. Now charities are in on it they want your unwanted gifts free to give to the less well off and rationlaise a large salary for for the charity staff and boss.
And of course if you do that you are not claiming a refund from the shops which makes more money for them. And the circular business and social construct continues