This is why I gave up on Xmas two decades ago and started with Festivus. The Airing of the Grievances, while always contentious as it takes place, proved to be a huge boon. We instituted a rule that no one is allowed to interrupt the speaker lest they get pelted with cold rolls.
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I’ll never cease to be amazed at the callousness of people, namely during this time of year.
Or, when someone just can't, saying something like "but Christmas makes *me* feel good"