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Originally Posted by JohnnyB
I'm happy for others to enjoy it, but I don't want to feel pushed to participate in it. Not singing carols or wanting to make everything Christmasy around me doesn't make me a bad guy.
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How you feel is probably at odds with their intentions. You feel pushed and annoyed, they're likely just happy and wanting to spread it.
I don't put up a tree or decorations, buy gifts (and ask others not to buy for me), sing songs or listen to the music, watch movies, check out lights, etc. I've never felt pushed though and likewise never been called a grinch. I usually just express that I'm stoked others are enjoying themselves and thank them for trying to include me when they do!
You get back what you give out usually.