Is it normal to not want to celebrate Christmas?

People skip Christmas for all kinds of reasons: it may feel stressful, expensive, lonely, religiously irrelevant, or tied to painful memories. Or you may simply not be into the traditions. Plenty of people treat it like an ordinary day, even if they don’t always say so out loud.

You can celebrate in a smaller way, make different plans, or opt out altogether. Others may feel disappointed, especially if it’s a big family tradition, but you can be kind about it without pretending to be excited.