"Funny thing is, I hate Christmas."
I think what you're trying to say is that you hate the commercialized crud they try to substitute for Christmas. I, too, hate the decorations and such, especially when they go up before Thanksgiving. I don't particularly like the tinny caroles in malls. I love them when my kids sing them, however. My son was picking his way through a Christmas song book this morning, playing them on his electronic keyboard. I liked that! I bet you would have, too, even though his playing wasn't perfect.
Actually, I am looking for a book of Christmas carols so I can sing them to the old people I play for. Not much time left!