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'Would you cancel Christmas?' poll

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Poll started 12 December 2011, click here to vote
Would you cancel Christmas?
It's nearly here. For some it conjures a picture of smiling children, fun, family and festive frivolity; for others it means stress, present pressure, debts and chores.
So if we had a big red CANCEL CHRISTMAS button that'd make the whole thing disappear (and just add the days to your holiday entitlement) would you press it?
I'm a man
Yes – cancel Christmas VOTE
No – bring it on VOTE
I'm a woman
Yes – cancel Christmas VOTE
No – bring it on VOTE
Would you cancel Christmas?
It's nearly here. For some it conjures a picture of smiling children, fun, family and festive frivolity; for others it means stress, present pressure, debts and chores.
So if we had a big red CANCEL CHRISTMAS button that'd make the whole thing disappear (and just add the days to your holiday entitlement) would you press it?
I'm a man
Yes – cancel Christmas VOTE
No – bring it on VOTE
I'm a woman
Yes – cancel Christmas VOTE
No – bring it on VOTE
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again no option for me in the poll
The question isn't about cancelling christmas for you - its about pressing the big 'CANCEL CHRISTMAS' button so it doesn't happen for everyone.
There are many people who already dont do christmas - eg people of different religions. That isnt the question its about the bigger picture .
Please note, answers don't constitute financial advice, it is based on generalised journalistic research. Always ensure any decision is made with regards to your own individual circumstance.
Couldn't they move it to the summer when it's quieter.
What it may grow to in time, I know not what.
Daniel Defoe: 1725.
They tried that in Australia but I don't think it worked.
I can see why some enjoy Christmas. People who have a family and/or friends. People with a home. People who are not ill or have friends and family who are all well. People with enough money to spend more. People who have enough to eat. People who have warm houses. People without debt.
I love a celebration and would welcome local or national festivals that we choose to attend but I feel there's no option and as soon as the 'C' word is mentioned, often as early as August, I only feel dread.