It was back in November when I realized that both Christmas and New Year would fall on a Sunday. I didn't give it much thought.
A week before the "day," I am feeling the negative effect of this very nice timing. Why?
I lost two extra weekends for shopping. Imagine if it fell on a Tuesday. Or a Wednesday. Or any day except Saturday or Sunday. I would have gained an extra holiday. Celebrate the birth of Christ and the New Year on that additional day. And I could have done a lot during those two week-ends.
Week-ends are meant for last minute shopping and panic buying. I wrap my gifts on week-ends. I write my wishes and blessings on Christmas cards. I distribute my gifts to churchmates on Sundays. I do my grocery shopping for the noche buena on Saturdays. I sneak in side trips to the mall for people I've forgotten to buy a gift for. I need my week-end for all those tiny little things I do in order to prepare for the season of appreciation and thanksgiving.
What happens if my week-end is taken away from me? I rush. I feel harrassed. I frequent the malls every after working day so that I could buy a gift for my officemates or niece. I go to the tiangge a month before the event. I became less creative. I chose the same gift for everyone. I just list down the most important ones, hoping that I didn't miss a special someone. Subtract the nights I couldn't do my shopping because of parties in the office, reunions with college friends, baby shower on the side, events that are official in nature that I need to attend.
That's not a lot of time.
I vote that Christmas shouldn't fall on a week-end. For New Year as well.
4 comments:
Hi Jen. But I think you're one of the most efficient when it comes to buying gifts. I remember being surprised when you told me you were shopping for Christmas gifts way way back. But I agree with you, about the holidays not falling on a weekend. hehe.
Hear! Hear! You got my vote as well.
it has been moved and seconded, thirded, fourtheth... yes,I agree! :-) but celebration for Christmas, New Year can't be moved by the President (same with Labor Day, All Saints Day, Holy Week and Eid'l ftr or End of Ramaddan). The good news is: next year(according to holiday forecast girl reading the mind of the President), we'll have long non-working holiday weekends next year for Christmas and New Year.
Better yet, dapat laging either Tuesday or Thursday ang Christmas and New Year -- para i-declare na din yung Monday or Friday as a holiday :-) hehehe
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