i hate holidays. i absolutely abhor having to purchase gifts that people don't want just for the sake of "the holiday spirit," AKA perpetuating unsustainable and needless consumerism. i do not know what you want and you do not know what i want, so let's just say we like each other and move on, yeah? gifts really aren't necessary. besides, i would much rather give someone a nice gift in the middle of march just because i see something pertinent, rather than spend too much money on shit they will keep tucked in the back of their closet for years until they finally get the courage to donate it to goodwill. i know "it's the thought that counts," but how about you think about just being a nice human being instead of feeling the need to buy people things to own their affection? these fervent beliefs, however, just make me look like a cheap hippie. so, for now i am obliged to make a pathetic christmas list and perpetuate the one thing i hate the most about american culture.

• Eileen
• Dad
• Rosh
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