It's okay not to celebrate
Not everyone celebrates Christmas. Some people might not like the time of year and others might not because of their religion of beliefs. It's always okay to not celebrate a holiday.
It might seem like everyone celebrates Christmas when every advert on TV is about Christmas, and the shops are full of decorations and gifts. But even if you or your family doesn’t celebrate Christmas, you can still enjoy this time of year. It’s a holiday and that means you have some time to relax, enjoy yourself and see friends and family.
If you feel left out or different because you’re not celebrating Christmas, you could talk to your mum, dad or carers. They might not realise you feel this way. If you can’t talk to them, you can always get support from our counsellors or share your feelings with other young people on our message boards.