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WHAT IS IT? Christouge­nniatikoph­obia

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...is the fear of Christmas, a branch of heortophob­ia (fear of holidays). It usually begins in early childhood and is often due to suffering bad events which then get associated with Christmas. Symptoms of the phobia include rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, nausea, fainting and feelings of dread. Treatments include hypnosis or talk therapy.

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