Christmas. The time of year when you have to pretend to be nice to people you don't want to see. The time of year when going shopping turns from an errand to an unpleasant ordeal. The time of year when you have set deadlines to do certain things. The time of year when your credit cards get maxed out. The time of year when you have to dress up in uncomfortable clothes. Christmas is far and away my favourite time of the year.