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Legendary rock icon Ozzy Osbourne has never been shy about sharing his unfiltered thoughts, and when it comes to Christmas, the “Prince of Darkness” holds nothing back. In a recent interview, the 76-year-old Black Sabbath frontman expressed his deep-seated aversion to the holiday season, calling it a “waste of time” and lamenting the pressures of consumerism and forced cheer that come with it.
“I fing hate Christmas. It gets right up my ahole,” Osbourne bluntly told The Sun, adding that the season’s traditions do little to lift his spirits. This isn’t the first time the rock legend has been vocal about his disdain for the holidays. In a 2009 interview, he even described his 2003 quad-biking accident — which left him unconscious in the hospital during Christmas — as his “best” holiday memory, since it spared him the festive chaos altogether.
For Osbourne, Christmas once served as an excuse to indulge in excess. Reflecting on his wild past, he confessed that he often used the holiday season as a pretext for heavy drinking. “When I was drinking, I thought it was great, ‘cos it was the perfect excuse to get blasted! Now I can’t stand any of it,” he wrote in a column for The Sunday Times Magazine.
While the rocker’s off-the-wall tales, including a claim of consuming 28 gallons of beer in a single festive season, have become the stuff of legend, Osbourne is now far removed from those days. Having battled addiction and prioritized his sobriety in recent years, he has shifted his focus to health and family.
Osbourne’s candor about his struggles and evolving views on life continues to resonate with fans, serving as a reminder of the challenges and triumphs behind the larger-than-life persona. Even if he isn’t decking the halls or caroling along, Osbourne’s honesty ensures his voice remains as authentic as ever.
Rock’s Ultimate Grinch
While Ozzy may not be hanging stockings by the chimney anytime soon, his critiques of Christmas echo sentiments shared by others who find the season overwhelming. From commercialism to societal pressures, his words capture a perspective that isn’t often voiced — and, true to form, Ozzy does so in a way only he can.
For the millions who love his music and revel in his stories, it’s just another reason to admire the unfiltered legacy of the Prince of Darkness.