Christmas Crud

The holidays

Are supposed to be a time of joy

To celebrate resplendently with

Friends and family

So why is it

That everyone seems so unhappy

Grumpy shoppers mowing others over

Stressed out parents struggling to make it work

Relatives meddling where they shouldn't be

Significant others creating drama

Where is unnecessary

I always thought the holidays

Were supposed to be a season of glee

To appreciate all you have in life

So why is it

That these things keep happening?