What's your least favorite part of the holidays?

[xokell2]

Way overspending and at the last minute panicking because I'm worried I don't have enough.

Wrapping

[Deleted]

Ditto overspending for fear of not enough gifts!  And just plain overspending..my bank account is crying.  
Taking the tree down after Xmas.  Ugh!

[DaisyCakes]

The neverending list of things to do and places to be. My introverted self is going crazy with all this socialization!

[lostarz]

I have a love-hate relationship with wrapping. I want them to look all pretty but I hate the time it takes to make them look that way.

[Champagne Supernova]

The crowd! It's crowded EVERYWHERE.

[thejen626]

I love buying gifts for people that I *want* to give gifts to.

I really hate buying gifts for people that I don't like, but am obligated to buy gifts for. Ugh.

[sierramist03]

Last minute gifts that need bought ie if someone buys something for you or unexpected guests
I usually try to have my shopping done in advance

[CrazyLucky]

Travel. I like being there, seeing my family, but getting there and back sucks. Also, Christmas cards... like getting them, hate sending them.

[blondemoment123]

So much food. I have no self control around free food!

[browneyedhunni85]

The expense and crowds.

[carylee07]

Ditto travel. As if christmas isn't crazy enough, doing it on the road multiplies this. I at least wish my fam was in a 4 hour driving distance of me.

[ilovebed]

All the fooood. I always gain so much during Christmas.
I hate stressing about finances. I want to just buy what I want for who I want and not have to constantly worry about my account balance.

[treedimensional]

Obligatory gifting that defeats the spirit of gifting.
Getting rid of all the CRAP my MIL buys us.

[mrsguz]

Ditto the overspending. It stresses me out.

[YahYahs]

Ditto travel. Too much time on the road, even though it's great to hang out with everyone. All the driving is stressful with the littles.

[bethaboo]

Trying to figure out gifts for my in-laws. Every year, I start asking my husband to come up with ideas early and he never knows. I usually end up throwing something together at the last minute.

[aak0517]

Pretty much everything that was already listed.

[aak0517]

Also the post holidays "it's gonna be a while before we have a short week at work" feeling. Lol

[pooh8402]

Overspending
Trying to see everyone in a limited amount of time without hurting feelings, and working enough that my coworkers have enough time with their families

[wildfloweragain]

Just the overwhelming amount to do. This year has not been too bad. I did some stuff crazy early. Also not having much space in our house makes hiding and organizing gifts difficult.

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[DirtySouth]

Overeating. So much good food and so little self control means my jeans are always tight after the holidays.

[captainmel]

Possibly flameful. Christmas music. I was never a very big fan but then I did a couple of Christmases in retail and I grew to hate Christmas music. Grinch party of one.

[mrspost08]

Dec 14, 2014 11:31:21 GMT -5 aak0517 said:

Also the post holidays "it's gonna be a while before we have a short week at work" feeling. Lol

Yes!!!! I get depressed on Jan 2 when we return to work. The next time off is Memorial Day.

I hate having to act like I love what some people buy me.
All the house cleaning for people to show up for an hour, open gifts, eat & leave. Irritates me. I feel like Scrooge this year which is not like me at all. Gotta love those hormones.

[callmehales]

there isn't much i dislike about the holidays. i was REALLY hoping last year would be our last time
"running the gauntlet", aka visiting all the parents on christmas day. but alas, no babies means no reason to not go to them versus having them come to us.

[veruca5839]

Overspending.
The let down when the holidays are over.

[busybodyk]

Travel/packing, eating too much, keeping baby's schedule, over spending, having to visit everyone and call everyone. Its so much. It makes me crazy.

[lilles]

Inlaws....

[bcarp30]

Spending money and having to be with my MIL and step FIL so much. They're less than stellar individuals.

[glw]

The whole gift thing in general. I hate the obligation of getting gifts for so many people just because it's expected. Not thoughtful, not personal, just checking the "I got you a gift" box. Enjoy yet another Home Depot gift card, Uncle We See Once a Year!

[tugsgirl]

This stupid flu virus that won't go away. It's hit 3 out of 4 of us in the house. Of course DH will make it through unscathed I'm sure!

  Other than that...I have to admit...I love everything about this time of year.