MSE Poll: If you could cancel Christmas, would you?

MSE_Petar

Poll started 1 December 2020

Christmas is coming. But while the holiday conjures a picture of family, fun and festive frivolity for some, for others it means added stress, present pressure, debt and chores – and of course, this year it could be very different for many given the restrictions in place due to coronavirus. So, this week we want to know… 

If you had a CANCEL CHRISTMAS button that'd make the whole thing disappear (and just add days to your holiday entitlement), would you press it? 

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MovingForwards

@MSE_Petar
Your poll allows the same person to vote multiple times.

MovingForwards

I voted no.

For the first time in a few decades I'm spending the Christmas break at home, not chasing around to see family and can have the Christmas day I want.

A few presents around the tree, I may even hang stockings putting little satsumas, nuts and a few chocolates in them, some classic B&W films and a few smiles. Definitely no turkey but lamb, might even push the boat out and have a port.

MSE_Petar

MovingForwards said:

@MSE_Petar
Your poll allows the same person to vote multiple times.

Thanks for flagging - this has been fixed and the duplicate response has been filtered out of the results.

clive0510

I wouldn't cancel my christmas, even though I'm furloughed for a second time. but I'm not bothered. no mortgage, car paid for. owe nothing. 
christmas for me will be as full on as it usually is. or as full on as its allowed to be.

203846930

Canceled it many years ago and never regretted doing so.

Not so easy to get away from people that try to force it on me though.

MalMonroe

Oh, upsettingly, in my group (single woman with no kids/kids have left school)(I do have kids but have left school) only half of us said 'no'.

I have always loved Christmas and well, it's only once a year. I can't bear the thought that people have already cancelled it - prior to covid that is. But I guess if they're happy, that's fine, we can all do exactly as we please. My daughter and I have a lovely time! My brother and sister in law hate it and won't celebrate. But that's fine. Their choice and no pressure.

Speaking of Christmas, I have some mince pies warming in the oven, must go now. . . . (no, of course I didn't make them myself, silly! What on earth do you think Sainsbury's online shop/delivery service is for?!)

primrose_penguin

I voted no I would not cancel Christmas. I won't get to see my family this year as they don't live locally I but will be at home with my husband, make Christmas dinner for us and our neighbour who lives alone. Christmas for me is not about loads of presents etc. but we celebrate it for the real reason -  the birth of Jesus Christ.

Bigthumpa

At the time of writing the polls results suggest there’s only one demographic in favour of Christmas, and even then only just. So why do why keep on doing it?

02w0121

I'm honestly shocked at how many people want to cancel Christmas. I have to say, I'm not a massive fan of Christmas day, cooking, being stuffed together with family and on best behaviour, but Christmas brings so much more than that. From the moment the lights are up, the cosy feeling in pubs and restaurants... the fashion! Why people only choose to wear sequins for Christmas and New Year I'll never understand, the whole thing is magical and I'm full of energy for the whole of December. Usually (pre covid) I start having Christmas get togethers as far back as November to cover off seeing everyone and it's just great, everyone is smiley and free. 

ginger_chocolate

I can take or leave the present giving, the driving all over the country on visits that last all of five minutes, the Christmas TV, the decorations, the hideous music, the boozy work Christmas dos, the commercialisation, the religious stuff.
But I'm sure as heck not giving up the extra days off work eating roast potatoes at the most miserable time of year. Bring that on!

Honestly, I think that whether or not you're into all the guff that goes with it, a time when the majority of the country just downs tools and has a break for a few days is essential for our collective sanity (yes I know there are people who work through Christmas, I used to be one of them, which is why I appreciate it so much now.)