It’s that time of year again and whether you love it or hate it I think we can all admit there are a few things that drive us a little crazy about the holiday season. Here’s a list of my top 10 pet peeves about the holiday season.

1. People

From crowded shopping malls, long lines, and the rude soccer mom’s that INSIST on speaking to the store manager it gets pretty exhausting putting up with crowds of people that seem to have no idea where there going.

2. Terrible drivers and holiday traffic

It seems like December is the time of the year people suddenly forget how to drive. After 31 days of being cut off, constant horn honking, and those terrible parking jobs in mall parking lots I think we’ve all had enough.

3. Putting up with relatives

We love em…………. But we hate em. While it’s no longer cute that that weird aunt of yours STILL pinches your checks it’s still nice to see family and catch up with everyone. (At least that’s what we tell ourselves)

4. Being broke

At this point, I think we’re all afraid to check our bank accounts. But be strong, we should be able recover that savings account… by July.

5. The same four Christmas songs

Gas stations. Department Stores. Grocery Stores. Car radios. If I hear “Santa Baby” or “All I Want For Christmas Is You” I’m probably gonna lose it.

6. Having so much to do and no time to do it

Between work, finals, holiday shopping, and seasonal parties it’s amazing we all find time to breathe.

7. The people who are impossible to shop for

We all have one in our life. And every year we painfully drag ourselves through the mall looking for SOMETHING they might like. I usually opt for socks. Who could turn down socks?!

8. Having to work every single day to pay for it all

As if the holidays didn’t keep us busy enough, we have to pick up extra shifts and collect hours to try to pay for it all.

9. All of the weight you gain

We all start looking a little like Santa during the holiday season, so bring on the oversized sweaters and leggings!

10. Fluffing the tree

If you’ve ever had a fake tree, you know exactly what I’m talking about. And if you don’t, consider yourself lucky.