1) The crowds.
2) The cold.
3) TNT and TBS' non-stop, marathon airings of A CHRISTMAS STORY.
4) Store closings.
5) Gas station closings.
6) Traffic.
7) Last minute shopping.
8) Egg nog.
9) Overheated rooms.
10) Trying to politely avoid the Salvation Army bell ringers but getting roped into "don't you want to share a few coins" and having to respond, "No, not to promote homophobia, thank you."