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What is Christougenniatikophobia?
For a lot of people, Christmas is synonymous with family gatherings, presents and lots of yummy food. Combined with New Year’s Eve, late December is a season of celebration.
But for others, the period is a bit of a nightmare. End of year holidays can be a source of genuine trauma and the fear of Christmas itself as known as christougenniatikophobia. It’s a branch of heortophobia, which is a fear of celebrating events. It comes from the Greek “herote”, meaning holiday. Like other phobias, it can lead to irritability, stress, eating disorders or sleep problems.
Who tends to be affected? What should I do if Christmas makes me anxious? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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