One Stray Word

Ahhh, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, New Years. It’s the happiest time of the year, right? Happy times and smiles all around! Weeeee!!! Everyone loves the holidays!

Well, I don’t. In fact, if I may be so bold to say, I almost downright hate this time of year. Would you like to know why? I’ll tell you. It comes down to one word:

Family.

I know it’s become a cliché by this time. Problems with family during the holidays. Everybody has to deal with it. So what? Well, here’s my question: Why? Why are we even having any problems? If it is supposed to be the happiest time of the year why does it get marred with family squabbles? Why do families insist on fighting over where to spend Thanksgiving? Or Hanukah? Or Christmas? Why aren’t people allowed to make their own decisions about what they want to do without fear of reprisals or attacks? Because it’s the holidays and you’re supposed to spend it with family? ↓ Read the rest of this entry…