This Is Your Season--You Were Born of a Virgin--You Were Just Lied To Dear One

Even the most so called 'normal' families have their fair share of difficulties during the holidays. And for those of us who come from--well--'not so normal' families, the holiday season can be particularly stressful.

The Holiday Myth

Yesterday while running errands at a local grocery store, I found it hard not to feel irritated by the blaring Christmas songs being piped through the overhead speakers. I could barely hear myself think, above the loud sleigh bells. Nearly every person that brushed past me was humming the tune that was playing through the loud speaker. I found myself thinking, "Oh my God. I am surrounded by zombies."

Now, before you go calling me Ms. Scrooge, hear me out. Do you really think retailers care about my Christmas spirit, other than its control over my holiday spending? Come on now...

From the unending Christmas music being...