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Xmas For People That Don’t Celebrate Xmas
edit: Shamil Ahmed
Shamil doesn’t celebrate Christmas. And if you’re reading this, you probably don’t either. Here’s how to avoid being called a Grinch and enjoy the festive period with no tinsel in sight.
Sometimes I find people can make me feel like an alien when I tell them I dig the Christmas season, but I don’t celebrate it. But little do they know, as they secretly call me the Grinch, I am having the best time ever.
Christmas is the most fun time of year if you avoid anything Christmassy and follow my plan below.
1: SLEEP
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SLEEP. GLORIOUS SLEEP.
While my friends and colleagues are going crazy, shopping, cooking and lovingly pulling each other’s hair out from the stress of gift-giving, my family and I are pretty much hibernating.
That’s right, all those potential hours of being in a duvet sandwich that have been lost from exams, work and the winter season can now be redeemed (and I must tell you it feels good).
I finally get to have some good old meltdown time.
2: SALES
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Everything I’ve wanted to spoil myself with this year but I’ve been too poor and broke to purchase because of everything’s stupidly expensive prices, is finally on sale…
…my time has come.
Let’s spoil ourselves with two-for-ones and winter cheer.
3: Food coma
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Despite not celebrating Christmas, the meals around the time with work, school and home are pretty heavenly. So I like to indulge in the festive foods where I can.
I’m pretty sure roast chicken/turkey, potatoes and gravy are the stuff dreams are made of, and brussel sprouts are definitely the stuff of nightmare. I’m also partial to the festive drinks at the local coffee shop too.
4: WORKING £$£$
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If you’re working over the Xmas period, chances are that you’ll be getting a decent pay rate for your time. That means, for a couple extra hours in the day or night, you’ll be making way (and I’m talking WAY) more than you usually do.
It’s a little sacrifice we make when not too much is going on at home. But hey, when payday comes, we’ll be the happiest people you’ll ever see at the start of 2015, no doubt.
5: we WATCH WHATEVER YOU WANT (HOME ALONE MARATHONS OMG)
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I still have my xmas TV faves and no one can change that. Which is why not having too many people at home is awesome. I get to choose whatever I want to watch, every year. Muahahaha.
I think I’ve watched the film Home Alone One and Two every year now for twenty-one years straight, and it’s still great.
6: DAYS OFF
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Lets talk homely holidays. It’s winter time, so it’s cold, and TV shows are ace. You’re probably already in really comfy clothes when it’s at home, and your bed/sofa that you’re a little bit too familiar with just won’t let you go.
I don’t feel guilty about any of that, in fact I welcome it.
Pyjamas, gaming, and Netflix boxsets is what I live for this time of year, so I don’t feel bad about missing out on the festivities.
By now, you’re probably thinking that I’m some sort of crazy guy that’s out to ruin Christmas for everyone by being a lazy spoilt sport, well I have news for you…
Edit by: Shamil Ahmed
…I’m not.
In all honesty, whether you’re celebrating Xmas or not, I, and the Rife team really hope you have an amazing memorable time over the holidays with your friends, family and your laptop/TV.
Make sure you take some time out to reflect on yourself and your year and look positively at it. We’re only a few weeks away from 2015 now, so let’s make sure we start it with a bang, together.
Have a great time, gang.
Sincerely yours,
The Grinch’s brother’s friend’s room mate’s cousin.
Tell us about your festivities @rifemag (on Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr) or at Rife Magazine (on Facebook). Show us some love, join in on the #XmasTreeBattle and show off your prezzies too!
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About the author
Shamil Ahmed
If you see a guy walking through the city centre walking around and talking to a camera passionately, with a big beard and a smile on his face, that is most likely Shamil. He's a YouTube vlogger, a young-ish dude that aims to spread the message of peace, love & smiles (hold the cheese) through his experiences and weirdness. He's also a part-time superhero (don't tell his mum). He says: "If you see me, come hug me & lets go out for coffee! :)" He was part of the Creative Talent Lab in Bristol in February 2014 and was in Rife magazine's second team of in-house of Young Journalists.
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