5 things I hate about Christmas

As much as I love and celebrate Christmas wholeheartedly, the journalist in me keeps telling me I have a duty to inform you about some of the things that get my stockings in a knot as well. 

Seeing as it’s the season of giving, I’d like to share them with you. 

5. Shops: The point of no return!

If you're thinking about running to the store to quickly grab some shampoo, forget it. I promise you, the amount of time it will take you to find parking is the same time you could've used to roast your Christmas turkey.  

4. Flies: They live among us!

They bombard us, they ambush us, they infiltrate every nook and cranny of our kitchens. Keep those Christmas puds covered. The last thing you want is a buzzing currant in your mouth. 

3. Christmas songs: They will haunt you in your sleep!

Don't get me wrong I dig Christmas carols but don't overdo it people. Variety is the spice of mince pies. Boney M and Mariah Carey weren't the only recording artists who cut Christmas albums!

2. Festive know-it-alls!

These are people who've already done their Christmas shopping to, "avoid the big rush." They've polished their floors, cleaned their windows and put their decorations up way before anyone else. While you're trying to hold it together in the office, they've already put the finishing touches to their perfectly baked cakes. Oh and don't even think about inviting these people over for a holiday meal. You'll never hear the end of how you could've prepared it better.

1. Fussy gift receivers: Tell 'em to bag it!

Nothing makes me more mad than an ungrateful person. I've thought about you, I spent money on you. Heck, I even stood in a never-ending queue for you so the least you could do is thank me with a smile when you open that gift bag. I'll remember that look of disappointment next Christmas, when I go bargain hunting for your socks!

Merry Christmas everyone!