Christmas is a troublesome time of year. Sure, it can be great, and it is a holiday which can bring out the best in some people. However, there are some for whom the Christmas period means nothing but misery and disappointment.
One person wanted to find out what had ruined people's Christmas this year, by taking to Reddit to ask, "What ruined Christmas this year?"
Please find below a series of some of the most tragic stories that people had to share.