What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bad attitude, say, during Christmas scene (10)" mean?

The definition is "Bad attitude". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). EG (synonym="EG") in NATIVITY (synonym="NATIVITY") = NEGATIVITY; definition: "Bad attitude," The answer is NEGATIVITY.

Bad attitude, say, during Christmas scene (10)

Times Cryptic #28789 | 1 Across | 2023-12-18 flower

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