Are The Holidays A Pain? Here Are 5 Reasons Why Some Think So

There's practically no escaping it. It's everywhere you look right now. The holidays are upon us. Christmastime is a huge season and there's a bunch to go through to make it past it. For some people, it's just too much. The hustle and bustle, the cooking and then there's family. The holidays can be overwhelming.

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Good Housekeeping has done some digging into the subject. There is a variety of reasons and situations that make this time of year anxious for many people. In fact, I know several who actually dread the holidays. It's more common than you think. But, how can this be? It's the jolliest time of year. Who doesn't love Christmas? Let's take a look at some popular reasons why the holidays may be a pain.

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It's Expensive

I know it's the gift-giving season but for many, this is a major responsibility. Some families can get huge and if you're buying for everyone, that can really amount up. Add in friends and it can really be a financial drain.

Decorations

From decorating the tree to stringing lights on the house, this undertaking can get out of hand quickly. I know families who have multiple trees set up this year and all the decor to go along with them. That's a bunch of decorating.

Houseguests

Seeing family and getting caught up can be a perk to the holidays but their staying for an extended amount of time can cause major anxiety. Even family can be too much sometimes.

All the Cooking

Especially if you have those houseguests, preparing the holiday meal can be a daunting task. Around our house, it seems like we've been cooking since Thanksgiving.

Christmas Comments

For some, this time of year is Christmas overload. From choir concerts to office parties, there's just a lot going on. Trying to decide which events to attend could cause stress in itself.

Christmas. It's a celebration so big that we give it an entire season, its own music, and more. However, many are definitely glad it's a one-time-a-year event.

Indeed, this time of year is a lot to take in but at least it does have some pretty good music. Especially the soulful sounds of the season. Look below for some that many enjoy.