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A miserable Christmas

By *ubal1 OP Man over a year ago

Newry Down

For a multitude of reasons, I have a hunch that this Christmas is going to be particularly miserable: energy price rises, supply chain problems, empty supermarket shelves, state benefits changes, etc.

The festive season has no relevance for me from a religious perspective, but some potential metts or socials would brighten things up considerably.

How are you going to uplift your Christmas cheer?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've never been a fan of Christmas. I dislike all the extravagance, fuss, stress, expense, forced time spent with relatives etc.

It upsets me that the real meaning is forgotten.

I hate the thought of the debt people get into for it.

Last few years I've helped out at a local food bank, and it's really opened my eyes to how some people spend Christmas

Now my children are all adults with partners of their own, I'm off for 10 days in the sun over Christmas and New Year.

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By *asual777Man over a year ago

i travel all over

I never used to enjoy it until kids came along . This is the last year of both believing in Santa so they ll make the most of it

I find when it’s my turn to cook for Relatives (as it is this year ) that it becomes a bit more stressful and all about ‘will others enjoy the meal’.

But at least one can travel between Xmas and new year

Also are we allowed to mention the c word before Halloween ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love Christmas. Who doesn't love the anticipation of the arrival of a jolly man with a beard and a full sack on Christmas eve

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By *ilthyNightsCouple over a year ago

East / North, Cork

"For a multitude of reasons, I have a hunch that this Christmas is going to be particularly miserable: energy price rises, supply chain problems, empty supermarket shelves, state benefits changes, etc.

The festive season has no relevance for me from a religious perspective, but some potential metts or socials would brighten things up considerably.

How are you going to uplift your Christmas cheer?

Energy increases will be small, supermarket shelves will be sticked, buy early to avoid missing out on the best presents, state benefits won't reduce, in fact they will get a Xmas bonus again. Religion is irrelevant to enjoying the festive season.

Everything will be fine.

Relax.

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By *asual777Man over a year ago

i travel all over

"I love Christmas. Who doesn't love the anticipation of the arrival of a jolly man with a beard and a full sack on Christmas eve

I might be wrong but I am concerned this isn’t about Santa at all ...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Normally I find Xmas hard and lonely but after working the last 5 Xmas/new year and the year and a half we all have been through I'm going to enjoy it with my family and friends, this year it will b about spending time with them, we don't do big pressies never have.

Lots of families won't have loved ones to enjoy Xmas with this year, lots of families will have family fighting cancer and don't know what the year has ahead of them.

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By *og-ManMan over a year ago

somewhere

I firmly believe that Christmas is what you make it.

If the food you normally eat is not available...try something else

If costs have risen too much and you're on a fixed income...do you have enough time to budget for increased costs of energy

I volunteer to help feed others on Christmas day and to be honest its makes my Christmas

If you're lonely on the day can you volunteer for a charity to get out and help others which would help you

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By *eralt80Man over a year ago

cork

Only 80 days left

I’m actually looking forward to it this year. After lasts years wash out I’ll get to see the smiles on Christmas morning as my nephews open their presents. Maybe even get a few nights out. This will be a good one

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By *humper22Woman over a year ago

waterford

I've spent the last 10 years on my own at Christmas and it doesnt get any easier.

Working in retail I only get the two days off have had offers from friends to spend the day with them but never do as it's a time for family and I'm not family and hate the thought of people feeling sorry for me. Spent my first christmas after splitting up with my ex with family and while it was a great day at the end of the day

I still went home to an empty house which was a killer so I vowed then never to do that again. Thinking of volunteering this christmas but not sure how to go about it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I love Christmas. Who doesn't love the anticipation of the arrival of a jolly man with a beard and a full sack on Christmas eve

I might be wrong but I am concerned this isn’t about Santa at all ..."

Ho Ho Ho

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By *hilaboutMan over a year ago

kilkenny

The festive season has no relevance for me from a religious perspective, but some potential metts or socials would brighten things up considerably.

How are you going to uplift your Christmas cheer?

Everything will be fine.

Relax."
this exactly ..stop the scare mongering

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By *oghunter33Woman over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of

I think I'll have a duck this year... in other words to me it's a opulent meal I cook after the winter solstice to celebrate that the days get longer again and that you've 9 Christmas free month ahead of you.

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By *ofusplusCouple over a year ago

Limerick

"I firmly believe that Christmas is what you make it.

If the food you normally eat is not available...try something else

If costs have risen too much and you're on a fixed income...do you have enough time to budget for increased costs of energy

I volunteer to help feed others on Christmas day and to be honest its makes my Christmas

If you're lonely on the day can you volunteer for a charity to get out and help others which would help you "

100%

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I've spent the last 10 years on my own at Christmas and it doesnt get any easier.

I still went home to an empty house which was a killer so I vowed then never to do that again. Thinking of volunteering this christmas but not sure how to go about it. "

I had the same last year after a seperation and was pretty form Xmas eve & day even with family around. Nervous about this year for the same reason but I don't think I'd try not to worry about anyone feeling sorry for me and if they are good friends I guarantee they aren't, more just extending a nice gesture to a good friend.

If your going to volunteer a soup kitchen or a homeless shelter would be very rewarding and a generous thing to do. Hope you find something to do that brings you joy

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By *og-ManMan over a year ago

somewhere

Just one further thing OP

If you're afraid your budget doesn't stretch this year due to all the extra increased costs don't be ashamed or embarrassed to ask for help

We have a number of charities in Dublin that give out food parcels every week to those that need help and Christmas will be especially busy

I'm sure you have some in Northern Ireland so look them up and ask

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By *asual777Man over a year ago

i travel all over

I think loneliness is a feeling rather than a situation . I have felt very secure alone at times and my loneliest times have been at times when I have been surrounded by people . Valentine’s and Christmas are constructed societally in a way which excludes some people but we don’t need to buy into that . We can make of them what we want.

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By *ichael McCarthyMan over a year ago

Lucan

The festive season has no relevance for me from a religious perspective, but some potential metts or socials would brighten things up considerably.

How are you going to uplift your Christmas cheer?

Everything will be fine.

Relax.this exactly ..stop the scare mongering "

He's north of the border. Welfare cuts are on the way.

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By *elfastreal8Man over a year ago

belfast

The power of positive thinking folks. There’s always a way to make things better. Just depends on your mind set. Sit and complain, or get off your arse and make it work. Have a great Wednesday

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Love all of Christmas,, from the food, pints, cosy fire, gifts, seeing friends and family, beautiful choir singing at mass.. I soak it all up...can't wait for the festivities begin

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Christmas can be whatever you make it. I've had two Christmas's since my separation to which I was not looking forward to.

I owned it!!

I had Christmas eve with the kids. Christmas Dinner on my Todd and collect the kids later and bring them to my family with me.

It works!! Actually is less stressful than family Dinner together.

Me having Dinner on my own was a bigger deal to others than to me.

All how you deal with it.

Positivity works!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I work most xmasses by choice and take month of January off. Xmas lost a lot of its appeal after my kids grew up and I got divorced. The first 4 years were horrible being on my own.

Then I realised how lucky I was that I had a job, a roof over my head and money in my pocket. So now each year at xmas I donate food,clothes and presents to local charities like Vincent de Paul ,A lending hand or Path. There plenty of other charities around the country as well, so maybe this year some fellow fabbers might help those less fortunate.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Just one further thing OP

If you're afraid your budget doesn't stretch this year due to all the extra increased costs don't be ashamed or embarrassed to ask for help

We have a number of charities in Dublin that give out food parcels every week to those that need help and Christmas will be especially busy

I'm sure you have some in Northern Ireland so look them up and ask

They are all over the country.

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By *elfastreal8Man over a year ago

belfast

"Christmas can be whatever you make it. I've had two Christmas's since my separation to which I was not looking forward to.

I owned it!!

I had Christmas eve with the kids. Christmas Dinner on my Todd and collect the kids later and bring them to my family with me.

It works!! Actually is less stressful than family Dinner together.

Me having Dinner on my own was a bigger deal to others than to me.

All how you deal with it.

Positivity works!!"

Super mate. As long as you keep a positive attitude that’s all that matters. Plus it’s good for the kids to see.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Christmas can be whatever you make it. I've had two Christmas's since my separation to which I was not looking forward to.

I owned it!!

I had Christmas eve with the kids. Christmas Dinner on my Todd and collect the kids later and bring them to my family with me.

It works!! Actually is less stressful than family Dinner together.

Me having Dinner on my own was a bigger deal to others than to me.

All how you deal with it.

Positivity works!!

Super mate. As long as you keep a positive attitude that’s all that matters. Plus it’s good for the kids to see.

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"Only 80 days left

Ha haaaaaa its working

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Gotta say I always loved Christmas. It costs a fortune and can be alot of work but I still love everything about it.

I fully get why so many dont. Just a suggestion, why don't those who spend it alone create a group and do a Christmas 2 or 3 day social. Book a hotel, have a meal together and a few drinks. Even do a secret Santa.

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By *eralt80Man over a year ago

cork

"Only 80 days left

Ha haaaaaa its working

I’ll get you back for this, mark my words

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I love Christmas.

I get its not an easy time for everyone but I'm basically a giant man child from the toyshow till new years

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"Only 80 days left

Ha haaaaaa its working

I’ll get you back for this, mark my words

Yeah yeah told ya id change your mind. Heee heee hee hee

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By *eralt80Man over a year ago

cork

"Only 80 days left

Ha haaaaaa its working

I’ll get you back for this, mark my words

Yeah yeah told ya id change your mind. Heee heee hee hee"

A good spanking is needed

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"Only 80 days left

Ha haaaaaa its working

I’ll get you back for this, mark my words

Yeah yeah told ya id change your mind. Heee heee hee hee

A good spanking is needed

Bring it

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By *eralt80Man over a year ago

cork

"Only 80 days left

Ha haaaaaa its working

I’ll get you back for this, mark my words

Yeah yeah told ya id change your mind. Heee heee hee hee

A good spanking is needed

Bring it

Must remember to pack my can of whoop ass for my next trip

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By *affa31Woman over a year ago

Galway

Looking forward to a proper Christmas this year after it being dialed back last year. It’s not about the food, the presents etc, it’s about spending time with family and the magical feeling of it all.

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman over a year ago

South County Dublin

Christmas is what you make of it, like any other time in life.

I personally believe it's way too consumer driven, like many other holidays throughout the year. I don't buy into that crap

For me the last few years were difficult due to separation. When you've gone through loss, this time of year becomes more difficult.

There's been a settling into a new routine and with supportive family and friends, Christmas is a time to spend quality time with loved ones. I make an extra effort for the children so they have loving, fun and happy memories to look back on... everything else is just noise...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Christmas is what you make of it, like any other time in life.

I personally believe it's way too consumer driven, like many other holidays throughout the year. I don't buy into that crap

For me the last few years were difficult due to separation. When you've gone through loss, this time of year becomes more difficult.

Thats all you can do as far as the kids are concerned. Be the memory maker!!

Own Christmas and enjoy whatever way it works out. If its not traditional so be it. Its still yours.

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman over a year ago

South County Dublin

"Christmas is what you make of it, like any other time in life.

I personally believe it's way too consumer driven, like many other holidays throughout the year. I don't buy into that crap

For me the last few years were difficult due to separation. When you've gone through loss, this time of year becomes more difficult.

Thats all you can do as far as the kids are concerned. Be the memory maker!!

Own Christmas and enjoy whatever way it works out. If its not traditional so be it. Its still yours.

It's never been "traditional" in the traditional sense and now it's just got that extra kick

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Embrace it. Remember what last year was like! If you have family or kids, enjoy it with them

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Christmas is what you make of it, like any other time in life.

I personally believe it's way too consumer driven, like many other holidays throughout the year. I don't buy into that crap

For me the last few years were difficult due to separation. When you've gone through loss, this time of year becomes more difficult.

Thats all you can do as far as the kids are concerned. Be the memory maker!!

Own Christmas and enjoy whatever way it works out. If its not traditional so be it. Its still yours.

It's never been "traditional" in the traditional sense and now it's just got that extra kick

Intrigued now about this extra kick??

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman over a year ago

South County Dublin

"Christmas is what you make of it, like any other time in life.

I personally believe it's way too consumer driven, like many other holidays throughout the year. I don't buy into that crap

For me the last few years were difficult due to separation. When you've gone through loss, this time of year becomes more difficult.

Thats all you can do as far as the kids are concerned. Be the memory maker!!

Own Christmas and enjoy whatever way it works out. If its not traditional so be it. Its still yours.

It's never been "traditional" in the traditional sense and now it's just got that extra kick

Intrigued now about this extra kick??"

It involves Irish, German and separated traditions

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By *rmrs1234Couple over a year ago

Waterford

"Christmas is what you make of it, like any other time in life.

I personally believe it's way too consumer driven, like many other holidays throughout the year. I don't buy into that crap

For me the last few years were difficult due to separation. When you've gone through loss, this time of year becomes more difficult.

Thats all you can do as far as the kids are concerned. Be the memory maker!!

Own Christmas and enjoy whatever way it works out. If its not traditional so be it. Its still yours.

It's never been "traditional" in the traditional sense and now it's just got that extra kick

Intrigued now about this extra kick??

It involves Irish, German and separated traditions

Bit like ourselves x

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman over a year ago

South County Dublin

"Christmas is what you make of it, like any other time in life.

I personally believe it's way too consumer driven, like many other holidays throughout the year. I don't buy into that crap

For me the last few years were difficult due to separation. When you've gone through loss, this time of year becomes more difficult.

Thats all you can do as far as the kids are concerned. Be the memory maker!!

Own Christmas and enjoy whatever way it works out. If its not traditional so be it. Its still yours.

It's never been "traditional" in the traditional sense and now it's just got that extra kick

Intrigued now about this extra kick??

It involves Irish, German and separated traditions

Bit like ourselves x

And great fun they are

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Christmas is what you make of it, like any other time in life.

I personally believe it's way too consumer driven, like many other holidays throughout the year. I don't buy into that crap

For me the last few years were difficult due to separation. When you've gone through loss, this time of year becomes more difficult.

Thats all you can do as far as the kids are concerned. Be the memory maker!!

Own Christmas and enjoy whatever way it works out. If its not traditional so be it. Its still yours.

It's never been "traditional" in the traditional sense and now it's just got that extra kick

Intrigued now about this extra kick??

It involves Irish, German and separated traditions

Bit like ourselves x

And great fun they are

Sounds class!! In Germany a couple of times for Christmas markets. Was great.

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By *irishladMan over a year ago

Malahide

"I've spent the last 10 years on my own at Christmas and it doesnt get any easier.

I still went home to an empty house which was a killer so I vowed then never to do that again. Thinking of volunteering this christmas but not sure how to go about it. "

Put Volunteer Ireland into Google

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman over a year ago

South County Dublin

"Christmas is what you make of it, like any other time in life.

I personally believe it's way too consumer driven, like many other holidays throughout the year. I don't buy into that crap

For me the last few years were difficult due to separation. When you've gone through loss, this time of year becomes more difficult.

Thats all you can do as far as the kids are concerned. Be the memory maker!!

Own Christmas and enjoy whatever way it works out. If its not traditional so be it. Its still yours.

It's never been "traditional" in the traditional sense and now it's just got that extra kick

Intrigued now about this extra kick??

It involves Irish, German and separated traditions

Bit like ourselves x

And great fun they are

Sounds class!! In Germany a couple of times for Christmas markets. Was great."

I do miss those... nothing like them here

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Christmas is what you make of it, like any other time in life.

I personally believe it's way too consumer driven, like many other holidays throughout the year. I don't buy into that crap

For me the last few years were difficult due to separation. When you've gone through loss, this time of year becomes more difficult.

Thats all you can do as far as the kids are concerned. Be the memory maker!!

Own Christmas and enjoy whatever way it works out. If its not traditional so be it. Its still yours.

It's never been "traditional" in the traditional sense and now it's just got that extra kick

Intrigued now about this extra kick??

It involves Irish, German and separated traditions

Bit like ourselves x

And great fun they are

Sounds class!! In Germany a couple of times for Christmas markets. Was great.

I do miss those... nothing like them here"

Yeah, Frankfurt was prob the best. Right on the river. Gorgeous!!

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman over a year ago

South County Dublin

Yeah, Frankfurt was prob the best. Right on the river. Gorgeous!!"

Haven't been to one in Frankfurt... Cologne, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Berlin, and a few smaller town ones...they sure have the ability to spread the Christmas cheer... nothing like a mulled wine or hot chocolate with friends or family while browsing hand crafted decorations...

The continentals know how to do a show for the season... Zurich, Brussels, Vienna, Salzburg etc...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yeah, Frankfurt was prob the best. Right on the river. Gorgeous!!

The continentals know how to do a show for the season... Zurich, Brussels, Vienna, Salzburg etc..."

They sure do.. The chocolate gingerbread Santa's mmmmmmmmm

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman over a year ago

South County Dublin

Yeah, Frankfurt was prob the best. Right on the river. Gorgeous!!

The continentals know how to do a show for the season... Zurich, Brussels, Vienna, Salzburg etc...

They sure do.. The chocolate gingerbread Santa's mmmmmmmmm

Noooooo, you've just destroyed it... don't like gingerbread

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yeah, Frankfurt was prob the best. Right on the river. Gorgeous!!

The continentals know how to do a show for the season... Zurich, Brussels, Vienna, Salzburg etc...

They sure do.. The chocolate gingerbread Santa's mmmmmmmmm

Noooooo, you've just destroyed it... don't like gingerbread

I'm sorry!! Delete!! Delete!!

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By *ealitybitesMan over a year ago

Belfast

I don't do Christmas and haven't in years.

December and January are the worst months of the year. I've lost numerous family members in and around Christmas and New year time including both parents, both godparents, a cousin and an uncle and until about 5 years ago I only ever had Christmas Day off so it's always been a case of the sooner it's over the better and this year won't be any different regardless of how empty the shelves are.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I think I'll have a duck this year... in other words to me it's a opulent meal I cook after the winter solstice to celebrate that the days get longer again and that you've 9 Christmas free month ahead of you.

Now that's something to celebrate

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Christmas is the most boring day ever. If it wasn’t for the kids stay in bed for the day tbh. I am blessed my Christmas’s go relatively well the amount of people at home Christmas Day absolutely living in fear is just horrific. The debt people put themselves in is absolutely stupid.

To impress the local neighbours and family kids really don’t care if u spend 200 or 2000 I think

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By *ubal1 OP Man over a year ago

Newry Down

Thank you everyone for your postings including those of a vituperative nature.

Empty shelves and delivery problems are already beginning to emerge here, in the north; and significant negative benefit changes came into effect today.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

How are you going to uplift your Christmas cheer?

Flo-RIDA….. off to the land of the fountain of youth. Christmas 2021…. Here we come!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"vituperative nature.

Now …. There’s a word of the day!! Love it.

Well done…. I tip my cap to you good man…

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By *asual777Man over a year ago

i travel all over

"Thank you everyone for your postings including those of a vituperative nature.

Empty shelves and delivery problems are already beginning to emerge here, in the north; and significant negative benefit changes came into effect today.

One of my favourite posters I must say . A class act . Hope this winter brings you some joy OP

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By *ustBoWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

I'll probably be working Christmas like I have done for most of my working life. But I don't mind it's just another day.

If I'm off I'll enjoy it with some of my family and then go home and sit in front of the fire and enjoy my evening with my dogs for company.

I don't mind Christmas we don't go mad spending ridiculous amounts on presents we don't need or copious amounts of food we end up throwing out. I don't believe the shops will be empty or anymore empty than they normally are on Christmas time anyhow.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Definitely all bout giving the kids great memories, it's them they'll remember in years to come not what present Santa brought which is why I love elf on the shelf & the excitement he brings daily with the lil un's wondering what divilment he'll get up to that night

for another note as a few mentioned been on their own maybe if not volunteering they should meet up with fellow fabbers in similar situations for a day or two n make it a special one this year

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The festive season has no relevance for me from a religious perspective, but some potential metts or socials would brighten things up considerably.

How are you going to uplift your Christmas cheer?

Despite all that is going on around us I am looking forward to Christmas. It always has been a time of the year that I have loved. This year for me will be no different as we will still keep up all the old traditions that makes it as special as it always has been. I'll enjoy having my family and friends around me and for me that is my Christmas.

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By *ubal1 OP Man over a year ago

Newry Down

The two things I really enjoy each Christmas are: The Snowman that is broadcast on Channel 4, although I am not keen on the version introduced by David Bowie; and the best Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life, with James Stewart and Donna Reed.

Regrettably, the overconsumption is unnecessary, as is the amount of debt family folk acquire.

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By *asual777Man over a year ago

i travel all over

There is a version of walking in the air by the Maccabees and it’s one of my favourite things

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By *ilverfox74Man over a year ago

dublin offaly

I have never been a bit fan of christmas and more so in the last few years. Not looking forward to this Christmas but it is what it is. Make the most of it.

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman over a year ago

South County Dublin

Yeah, Frankfurt was prob the best. Right on the river. Gorgeous!!

The continentals know how to do a show for the season... Zurich, Brussels, Vienna, Salzburg etc...

They sure do.. The chocolate gingerbread Santa's mmmmmmmmm

Noooooo, you've just destroyed it... don't like gingerbread

I'm sorry!! Delete!! Delete!!

Too late

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yeah, Frankfurt was prob the best. Right on the river. Gorgeous!!