Doesnt matter on your location. In my 20's I lived at a ski resort in Montana and it was the same there, you worked on Christmas, New Years, ect... Have to keep the paying customers happy ya know.
Gonzo, I'm talking office jobs/admin here, nothing to do with tourists or customers. Obviously working in a restaurant or hotel you are going to have to work, but in an office job - no way jose!
I worked on Christmas eve & New years eve too, only get those sundays off. I feel your pain!!! People gotta swim with the dolphins. At home most people have off from the 25th-2nd at least or longer. Blahhhh