Who is stuck in a holiday funk this year?

[Anonymous]

I normally love all things Christmas. For some reason I'm in a real funk this year. There's nothing bad happening in my life or with my family. I'm simply struggling to feel happy. I'm just going through the motions. Anyone want to commiserate?

[Anonymous]

I am not in a holiday funk, exactly, but the holidays this year are provoking a lot more negative thoughts (about my childhood, family, and current circumstances) than normal. Usually I find the holidays to be a distraction from those things, but this year it's a trigger. I don't really know why.

[Anonymous]

I always feel like this. Part of it is being Jewish - this season is really all about Christmas and Hanukah is often an afterthought.

But since 2023, nobody wants to acknowledge any jewish holidays because they worry people will think it means they're pro killing Palestinians.

Yesterday I was going to drop off Hanukah gifts across the city, and had to take an Uber because I didn't feel safe being on mass transit with two bags full of Hanukah wrapping paper. Last night I was going to a Vodka and Latke party and wanted to wear my jewish star, and had to try on a bunch of sweaters to find one that covered the star while I was on the train. It sucks. It sucks I have to think this way, and that I'm the fourth generation in my family dealing with discrimination because of our religion.

[Anonymous]

I'm just feeling really behind on everything. Christmas snuck up on me this year. I got quite sick around Thanksgiving and I just feel like I can't catch up. EOY is also EOQ at work so I have to get all that in order as well.

[Anonymous]

Yes funk last few years when used to be fave time.

[Anonymous]

Yes but every year for me

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always feel like this. Part of it is being Jewish - this season is really all about Christmas and Hanukah is often an afterthought.

But since 2023, nobody wants to acknowledge any jewish holidays because they worry people will think it means they're pro killing Palestinians.

Yesterday I was going to drop off Hanukah gifts across the city, and had to take an Uber because I didn't feel safe being on mass transit with two bags full of Hanukah wrapping paper. Last night I was going to a Vodka and Latke party and wanted to wear my jewish star, and had to try on a bunch of sweaters to find one that covered the star while I was on the train. It sucks. It sucks I have to think this way, and that I'm the fourth generation in my family dealing with discrimination because of our religion.

OP here. I'm truly sorry for all of this. I've tried typing a response and it all sounds so trite. I'm just sorry. I wish no one had to be afraid because of their religion (or any other reason). I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.

[Anonymous]

Last year we went all out and it was exhausting.

This year we’ve done nothing. Didn’t even get a tree. I told the kids if they wanted one, they would need to get ready and we’d go pick it up. They didn’t feel like getting ready and didn’t really want a tree, so we didn’t get one.

Honestly it’s fine. So much less stress. We plan on just doing a couple nights of hot chocolate and Christmas movies.

[Anonymous]

So sorry you are feeling this way OP 😢…..it could possibly be the state of affairs in our country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always feel like this. Part of it is being Jewish - this season is really all about Christmas and Hanukah is often an afterthought.

But since 2023, nobody wants to acknowledge any jewish holidays because they worry people will think it means they're pro killing Palestinians.

Yesterday I was going to drop off Hanukah gifts across the city, and had to take an Uber because I didn't feel safe being on mass transit with two bags full of Hanukah wrapping paper. Last night I was going to a Vodka and Latke party and wanted to wear my jewish star, and had to try on a bunch of sweaters to find one that covered the star while I was on the train. It sucks. It sucks I have to think this way, and that I'm the fourth generation in my family dealing with discrimination because of our religion.

OP here. I'm truly sorry for all of this. I've tried typing a response and it all sounds so trite. I'm just sorry. I wish no one had to be afraid because of their religion (or any other reason). I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.

Thanks, I appreciate you saying this. I hope you and your fam have a great holiday too!

[Anonymous]

Yes, I just don't care. I'm sick of my family and being around all the grumps. Sick of work. Sick of my coworkers. Sick of politics. I just want to go lay on a beach.

[Anonymous]

Not in a funk right now but I was on Fourth of July. Very depressed and had never felt that way before.

[Anonymous]

I started off being in a funk. Now I just feel behind.

[Anonymous]

I am. This happens to me every year. Usually I start feeling better around Dec 26-Jan 1.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I started off being in a funk. Now I just feel behind.

This. It will be over in a week and I can relax after Christmas dinner. I think that is my favorite time of the holidays: the day after Christmas until New Year's Day. We are all off and not traveling. Can't wait.