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Does today feel "Christmassy" to you? (slrpnk.net)

submitted 1 day ago by NekoRogue@slrpnk.net to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Christmas feels different to me this year. Is it just me? How does today feel to you?

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[–] erusuoyera@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Welcome to being older. The magic goes and the cynisism sets in. There is still hope though. If you can clear your eyes of the razzle dazzle of unfettered consumerism, you can realise it's a nice time to spend with those you care about. Makes it an even better time of the year. Edit. I realise that sounds too flippantly jolly. My point was that for all of human history this has been a festival to stave off the deprivations of starving and freezing. I just feel this< angle is a good way to look at it.