Every year I try not and get excited about Christmas as it's one of the biggest waste of money (in my opinion) but every year I get sucked in and now, my son's 28 year old gf has never experienced a proper family Christmas (only had her first wrapped gift last year), so I guess I'm getting excited again!

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

in August? Disfgusted by B&M and the Range 16 week starts

September see above and the same goes for the next 6 weeks.

Xmas is in December. Let it stay there.

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By *penbicoupleCouple over a year ago

Northampton

"The Grinch"

The Grinch objected to the commercialism of xmas - and had a heart defect.

He's literally the hero of the story!

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

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I’m with you !!!!

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By *lynJMan over a year ago

Morden

"Me !"

I do. Even more so this year.

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

"in August? Disfgusted by B&M and the Range 16 week starts

September see above and the same goes for the next 6 weeks.

Xmas is in December. Let it stay there."

Ho ho ho!!!

(Disgusted is a bit drastic to be fair)

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

"Every year I try not and get excited about Christmas as it's one of the biggest waste of money (in my opinion) but every year I get sucked in and now, my son's 28 year old gf has never experienced a proper family Christmas (only had her first wrapped gift last year), so I guess I'm getting excited again!"

she has lucked out in finding her family of choice

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

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I’m with you !!!!"

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By *penbicoupleCouple over a year ago

Northampton

"my son's 28 year old gf has never experienced a proper family Christmas (only had her first wrapped gift last year), so I guess I'm getting excited again!"

That's a sweet reason.

As much as I hate xmas, that's a pretty good excuse.

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple over a year ago

chester

Oh we absolutely love it!!

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By *en_Dover79Man over a year ago

Oswaldtwistle

me... lot of over excited adults with no religious bones or values between them peeing their pants over it..

It is a religious festival and I dont follow a religion so feel hypocritical celebrating it

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

Count me in , it’s a commercialised nonsense, yes have a day of celebration, and be with those you love, but the months of garbage and profiteering is out of control , my kids , who are in their late 20s have to make me a card and present , I won’t let the waste any money on it, the results are usually hilarious, and items that I will keep for ever !

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By *ostAirmenMan over a year ago

crewe

Hate Xmas , Sunday lunch you can buy at a Toby carvery suddenly costs 45 quid . Chocolate cones in special selection box doubles in price . I never know what to get anyone . Most the time in working or on my own . Nah bloody humbug . And top it off Sainsbury in Nantwich is putting Xmas stuff out in October WTF

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By *iss MaverickWoman over a year ago

Porthcawl

Me! Always drama.

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

I like my holidays like the seasons... in order.

Prefer to get my Ho on after I've gotten the Hag on

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

It’s not a case of hating Xmas, just don’t want it rammed down my throat in September, October or even November

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

"I like my holidays like the seasons... in order.

Prefer to get my Ho on after I've gotten the Hag on

I'm currently about 70% halloween 30% Xmas.

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By *penbicoupleCouple over a year ago

Northampton

"It is a religious festival and I dont follow a religion so feel hypocritical celebrating it"

Tbf, seasonal celebrations this time of year existed looooong before Christianity.

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

Be gone you Scroooooges!

It's over the top and far too commercialised but I absolutely love the feel good factor it brings in December. That one excuse all year for meeting family, friends and loved ones that you haven't seen for food, drinks, games and good times. I just associate joy and good times with it I guess. But obviously I understand that there is also the complete reverse flip of that for so many people who have had nothing but grief, heart ache and sadness to associate with Christmas.

When someone asks you if you fancy a drink after work anytime in December, I love how your response can be, aye fuck it sure its Christmas !

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

"me... lot of over excited adults with no religious bones or values between them peeing their pants over it..

It is a religious festival and I dont follow a religion so feel hypocritical celebrating it"

Wait, baby Jesus didn't drink mulled wine!?!?

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"in August? Disfgusted by B&M and the Range 16 week starts

September see above and the same goes for the next 6 weeks.

Xmas is in December. Let it stay there.

Ho ho ho!!!

(Disgusted is a bit drastic to be fair)"

actually, when you go in the shop and half of it is XMAS, it's the fact that they remove the normal things that should be on sale.

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

"Be gone you Scroooooges!

When someone asks you if you fancy a drink after work anytime in December, I love how your response can be, aye fuck it sure its Christmas !

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

"in August? Disfgusted by B&M and the Range 16 week starts

September see above and the same goes for the next 6 weeks.

Xmas is in December. Let it stay there.

Ho ho ho!!!

(Disgusted is a bit drastic to be fair)

actually, when you go in the shop and half of it is XMAS, it's the fact that they remove the normal things that should be on sale."

Oi Dave mate, chuck that fucking bread out and get the quality street stocked up.

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple over a year ago

chester

"me... lot of over excited adults with no religious bones or values between them peeing their pants over it..

It is a religious festival and I dont follow a religion so feel hypocritical celebrating it"

It’s just gatecrashing a birthday party really

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

Christmas is get my daughter presents that’s it .

She just asked me : how is it gonna be ?

I said : u have dinner at mums then I see u a little bit , presents that’s it .

She knows I’m not a x-mas person at all

Can’t stand it .

Go to supermarkets with all the jingle bollocks music

Jesus dingly dongle

I respect families tho . And Xmas lovers … For the xmas lovers I wish them happiness ..

Much more prefer a good Halloween dance floor or a good new year eve speakers out

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

Do you reckon JC is looking down yelling

'MINE!!!! THEY'RE ALL F%^;ING MINE!!!'

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By *olden PoleMan over a year ago

Kent

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Think this one’s more of a Halloween buff.

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

Serious post now !

I lost my mum at Xmas 3 years this year

That year, with hospitals and drips and bleeping machines and everyone walking round with tinsel on , laughing like they didn’t have a care in the world make me want to die too.

However , it brought our family together . Appreciate what is important . Not the gifts , or the bullshit , but love and family

I was scared I would hate Xmas forever. My daughter is absolutely obsessed with it , for no other reason than the ‘ atmosphere and being with family and everyone being happy ‘

And that’s what it’s all about

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

"It is a religious festival and I dont follow a religion so feel hypocritical celebrating it

Tbf, seasonal celebrations this time of year existed looooong before Christianity."

Yeah . All church things were nicked from the old religion .

Church is only 2000 years old ( ish )

Xmas is the winter equinox

( 21st December )

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

"Serious post now !

I lost my mum at Xmas 3 years this year

That year, with hospitals and drips and bleeping machines and everyone walking round with tinsel on , laughing like they didn’t have a care in the world make me want to die too.

However , it brought our family together . Appreciate what is important . Not the gifts , or the bullshit , but love and family

I was scared I would hate Xmas forever. My daughter is absolutely obsessed with it , for no other reason than the ‘ atmosphere and being with family and everyone being happy ‘

And that’s what it’s all about

Absolutely this. Family and quality time

Sorry for your loss

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

"Serious post now !

I lost my mum at Xmas 3 years this year

That year, with hospitals and drips and bleeping machines and everyone walking round with tinsel on , laughing like they didn’t have a care in the world make me want to die too.

However , it brought our family together . Appreciate what is important . Not the gifts , or the bullshit , but love and family

I was scared I would hate Xmas forever. My daughter is absolutely obsessed with it , for no other reason than the ‘ atmosphere and being with family and everyone being happy ‘

And that’s what it’s all about

Absolutely this. Family and quality time

Sorry for your loss "

Thanks xx

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

"Serious post now !

I lost my mum at Xmas 3 years this year

That year, with hospitals and drips and bleeping machines and everyone walking round with tinsel on , laughing like they didn’t have a care in the world make me want to die too.

However , it brought our family together . Appreciate what is important . Not the gifts , or the bullshit , but love and family

I was scared I would hate Xmas forever. My daughter is absolutely obsessed with it , for no other reason than the ‘ atmosphere and being with family and everyone being happy ‘

And that’s what it’s all about

This^

People bang on about how they hate the commercial side of it, but it's your choice how you do Christmas.

People are just generally nicer, twinkly lights, mulled wine, seeing friends, cheesy Xmas films, mulled wine, family, mulled wine.

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"me... lot of over excited adults with no religious bones or values between them peeing their pants over it..

It is a religious festival and I dont follow a religion so feel hypocritical celebrating it

It’s just gatecrashing a birthday party really "

Don't forget Yule and the winter solstice, which were there first.

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By *igGs19Woman over a year ago

Castle Douglas

Can't be arsed with it. Just another day, still work to do, otherwise still just spending an evening watching TV with the dog. If I could skip December I'd be quite content with that.

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

"me... lot of over excited adults with no religious bones or values between them peeing their pants over it..

It is a religious festival and I dont follow a religion so feel hypocritical celebrating it

Wait, baby Jesus didn't drink mulled wine!?!?"

No but had on his left the donkey of his dad

And on the right the cow of his mother …

For me explains a lot of the real life of the miracle baby who was born , to save the human world , with out being conceived .

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

"Serious post now !

I lost my mum at Xmas 3 years this year

That year, with hospitals and drips and bleeping machines and everyone walking round with tinsel on , laughing like they didn’t have a care in the world make me want to die too.

However , it brought our family together . Appreciate what is important . Not the gifts , or the bullshit , but love and family

I was scared I would hate Xmas forever. My daughter is absolutely obsessed with it , for no other reason than the ‘ atmosphere and being with family and everyone being happy ‘

And that’s what it’s all about

This^

People bang on about how they hate the commercial side of it, but it's your choice how you do Christmas.

People are just generally nicer, twinkly lights, mulled wine, seeing friends, cheesy Xmas films, mulled wine, family, mulled wine.

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"Me! Always drama. "

You don't have to watch that awful shriek fest called Eastenders.

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By *cplsMan over a year ago

Nr Waltham

I dont like it at all. Overpriced, shops full of stupidly greedy people. Too much waste. Days spent alone. I normally spiral into Christmas induced depression.

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

"Do you reckon JC is looking down yelling

'MINE!!!! THEY'RE ALL F%^;ING MINE!!!'"

No . That’s me on fabs looking at all this lovely ladies

And is not looking down … is very up up up

All Godess here x x

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By *ust me 999Man over a year ago

near you

Hates a bit too strong but I think it’s ruined by the o er playing of Xmas music and everyone’ buying stuff they just don’t need two weeks before they need it for that one day

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

Not me. I love it.

I get it and understand that some people don’t like it, or it’s a very difficult time for them if they’ve lost loved ones. For anyone in that situation my sympathies.

I have lost 2 grandparents (a few years apart) very close to Christmas and it certainly hurt, but I do like to think of the positives of the season, the nostalgia and happy times I’ve been fortunate to have over the years (again I appreciate that not everyone will be so lucky in that respect) and so like to lap it all up!

It can generally be a positive time of year if you want it to be, nice sparkly lights, carols, hot chocolate, giving to others, the ice rinks, the family time, the parties .. I don’t think anyone should feel guilty or apologise about enjoying the Festive season.

I don’t understand why the haters have to be so vocal about hating it, but hey, each to their own I guess..

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

"Serious post now !

I lost my mum at Xmas 3 years this year

That year, with hospitals and drips and bleeping machines and everyone walking round with tinsel on , laughing like they didn’t have a care in the world make me want to die too.

However , it brought our family together . Appreciate what is important . Not the gifts , or the bullshit , but love and family

I was scared I would hate Xmas forever. My daughter is absolutely obsessed with it , for no other reason than the ‘ atmosphere and being with family and everyone being happy ‘

And that’s what it’s all about

Respect … is what is all about .

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

Lost my husband this year and I'm dreading it. Our kids are young adults but taking it hard and I dont know how to help them. One day at a time

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

Don't forget those Twixmas baies who later grow up to realise that their birthday is going to get expensive later in life due to the Xmas tax.

Try booking a hotel, restaurant or holiday or as a December birthday treat, without getting scalped.

I should know...

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

"Lost my husband this year and I'm dreading it. Our kids are young adults but taking it hard and I dont know how to help them. One day at a time "

Bless . Respect x x

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By *J35mcrMan over a year ago

Leigh

I used to like Christmas but since loosing my dad in 2017 I really couldn't give a fuck about it now,it's just a cold miserable time of year for me

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"Do you reckon JC is looking down yelling

'MINE!!!! THEY'RE ALL F%^;ING MINE!!!'

No . That’s me on fabs looking at all this lovely ladies

And is not looking down … is very up up up

All Godess here x x "

Mohammed might be.

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

"Lost my husband this year and I'm dreading it. Our kids are young adults but taking it hard and I dont know how to help them. One day at a time "
m

Be kind to yourself . I know how hard it is xx

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

"Don't forget those Twixmas baies who later grow up to realise that their birthday is going to get expensive later in life due to the Xmas tax.

Try booking a hotel, restaurant or holiday or as a December birthday treat, without getting scalped.

I should know..."

That’s easy …. Just avoid the ovulation in March .

Don’t play with the Egg day til after Easter

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"Do you reckon JC is looking down yelling

'MINE!!!! THEY'RE ALL F%^;ING MINE!!!'

No . That’s me on fabs looking at all this lovely ladies

And is not looking down … is very up up up

All Godess here x x "

Mohammed might be.

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By *andybeachWoman over a year ago

In the middle

I don't hate it I just don’t buy into it fully, people go crazy buying food n presents that are just so over the top, that they egg do up throwing away and they would rather skint themselves from one year to the next just to outdo the neighbours/friends/family

Keep Christmas in December

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

"I used to like Christmas but since loosing my dad in 2017 I really couldn't give a fuck about it now,it's just a cold miserable time of year for me"

Bless .

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"Don't forget those Twixmas baies who later grow up to realise that their birthday is going to get expensive later in life due to the Xmas tax.

Try booking a hotel, restaurant or holiday or as a December birthday treat, without getting scalped.

I should know...

That’s easy …. Just avoid the ovulation in March .

Don’t play with the Egg day til after Easter

How eggs-actly does that genie get put back into the lamp?

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By *penbicoupleCouple over a year ago

Northampton

"I don’t understand why the haters have to be so vocal about hating it, but hey, each to their own I guess..

I was r*ped for 16 years straight on xmas day by wider family.

Plus, I am autistic so have sensory issues around much of xmas.

But *I* am the one being vocal? Not the constant adverts, or xmas music, or expectation to love it - and be labelled a scrooge if I don't- ?

I am sorry that my rejection of enforced merriment bothers you.

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

I love Christmas

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

"Don't forget those Twixmas baies who later grow up to realise that their birthday is going to get expensive later in life due to the Xmas tax.

Try booking a hotel, restaurant or holiday or as a December birthday treat, without getting scalped.

I should know...

That’s easy …. Just avoid the ovulation in March .

Don’t play with the Egg day til after Easter

How eggs-actly does that genie get put back into the lamp?"

I don’t know …. Have u tried rub it backwards ?

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

"I don’t understand why the haters have to be so vocal about hating it, but hey, each to their own I guess..

I was r*ped for 16 years straight on xmas day by wider family.

Plus, I am autistic so have sensory issues around much of xmas.

But *I* am the one being vocal? Not the constant adverts, or xmas music, or expectation to love it - and be labelled a scrooge if I don't- ?

I am sorry that my rejection of enforced merriment bothers you."

Terribly sorry to hear that

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

I’ve worked the last 5 Christmas days, I hate being at home,

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

"I don’t understand why the haters have to be so vocal about hating it, but hey, each to their own I guess..

I was r*ped for 16 years straight on xmas day by wider family.

Plus, I am autistic so have sensory issues around much of xmas.

But *I* am the one being vocal? Not the constant adverts, or xmas music, or expectation to love it - and be labelled a scrooge if I don't- ?

I am sorry that my rejection of enforced merriment bothers you."

I’m sorry to hear of your experience and it must have been horrific. I can’t even begin to understand the pain you’ve been through.

To me that’s clearly a hugely legitimate reason to dislike the anniversary of a life changing event, my point was for the generic haters who like to signal their dislike for the season in general, most people are fortunate to not have experienced such events and Christmas is a time of great celebration.

A lot of people are very vocal because Christmas simply isn’t for them, eg they dislike the commercialism or the traditions around it.

I don’t see why these sort of people would wish to deny millions of others the enjoyment they get out of the season.

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By *ohn KanakaMan over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

"Don't forget those Twixmas baies who later grow up to realise that their birthday is going to get expensive later in life due to the Xmas tax.

Try booking a hotel, restaurant or holiday or as a December birthday treat, without getting scalped.

I should know..."

Christmas eve birthday, I hear you!

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By *agneto.Man over a year ago

Bham

I absolutely love it.

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By *agneto.Man over a year ago

Bham

"Lost my husband this year and I'm dreading it. Our kids are young adults but taking it hard and I dont know how to help them. One day at a time "

You'll have a different Christmas this year. Just be together with no pressure. Help each other through it just by being there for each other.

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By *ohn KanakaMan over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

I dont celebrate it, there are lots of things about it I really dislike, specifically the consumerism. But I love seeing other people enjoy it and try not to be too much of a killjoy.

But I do get annoyed at people who try to convince me I should celebrate Christmas and that somehow I'm wring for not celebrating it.

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By *raveller_87Man over a year ago

Rossendale

Not a fan! It just starts so early. Pressure to have a ‘perfect’ day. I was in Tenerife with friends for last Xmas. We were drinking and having a bbq on the beach, far better than a glorified Sunday roast.

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"Not a fan! It just starts so early. Pressure to have a ‘perfect’ day. I was in Tenerife with friends for last Xmas. We were drinking and having a bbq on the beach, far better than a glorified Sunday roast. "

I've got the perfect piece of clothing, a Santa Hawaiian shirt. It's blue with his heard in a polka dot fashion.

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By *ora the explorerWoman over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

No!!! I LOVE it!

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

People hate Xmas, because they can't escape it, it's rammed down their throats that they can be publicly shamed for what ever reason. Calling someone scrooge/bah hum bug is just as damaging to some who've been traumatised by death, divorce, house fires or any other tadgedy, which is supposed to not exist. Lest upsetting the masses.

The only people who are allowed, nay encouraged to be miserable at this time all drink in the Queen Vic.

The lack of choice and nowhere to escape to is what causes the problem.

Seasonal affected depression needs to be mentioned as well.

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By *orthern StarsCouple over a year ago

Durham

Christmas has never been the same for me since my Dad died. I had absolutely perfect family Christmas Days but having lost my Dad, I now find Christmas a difficult time of year. His birthday was around Christmas too. I try to make it a happy joyous time for our children but I do struggle.

Ruby

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

I don't hate it I just like other holidays better.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"Me !"

Every year for the last 9 years, I've spend Christmas alone! These have been the best Christmases I've ever had!!

No familial demands.

No hanging around with people I don't like.

Decorating how I want.

Eating and drinking what I want.

Watching what I want on telly.

Giving myself presents that I like!

And if I feel like going to church or cycling no one to pooh pooh me about it!!

Absolute bliss!! There is literally no other day of the year that I get to do this.

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

Me! I hate it. Bah humbug!

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By *uffnmuffCouple over a year ago

London

I'm not a fan.

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By *ora the explorerWoman over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Halloween can do one though. Hate it

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

"Halloween can do one though. Hate it "

Yeah, never quite got it.

Loathe the attempt to americanise it too.

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

"People hate Xmas, because they can't escape it, it's rammed down their throats that they can be publicly shamed for what ever reason. Calling someone scrooge/bah hum bug is just as damaging to some who've been traumatised by death, divorce, house fires or any other tadgedy, which is supposed to not exist. Lest upsetting the masses.

The only people who are allowed, nay encouraged to be miserable at this time all drink in the Queen Vic.

The lack of choice and nowhere to escape to is what causes the problem.

Seasonal affected depression needs to be mentioned as well."

Ok now we're really been dramatic.

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

"Halloween can do one though. Hate it "

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

I prefer it when I'm abroad. Had some great Christmases in Spain and US.

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By *agneto.Man over a year ago

Bham

The only people who are allowed, nay encouraged to be miserable at this time all drink in the Queen Vic.

The lack of choice and nowhere to escape to is what causes the problem.

Seasonal affected depression needs to be mentioned as well.

Ok now we're really been dramatic. "

Glad you said it.

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

"Christmas has never been the same for me since my Dad died. I had absolutely perfect family Christmas Days but having lost my Dad, I now find Christmas a difficult time of year. His birthday was around Christmas too. I try to make it a happy joyous time for our children but I do struggle.

Ruby"

children can get you through tough times, be kind to yourself and take care x

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

"Halloween can do one though. Hate it "

Halloween could be really interesting, like a Mexican Day of the Dead. But what we get is cheap American rubbish.

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"Halloween can do one though. Hate it

Halloween could be really interesting, like a Mexican Day of the Dead. But what we get is cheap American rubbish."

Trust the latin Americans to out do the yanks. I've got a Day of the Dead outfit

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By *ily WhiteWoman over a year ago

I find everything about it apart from Christmas dinner tedious, I do like a good dinner. And it can just feck right off in September, October and November. It's one day, there's no need for a four month build up!

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By *orthern StarsCouple over a year ago

Durham

Ruby

children can get you through tough times, be kind to yourself and take care x"

Thank you so much.

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

We do a family thing with games for kids etc and trick or treating and sparklers and/or small fireworks.

Bit mad but the kids love the costumes.

Won't last many more years here I think

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman over a year ago

all loved up

Not hate it but not a fan either x

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By *elaninMaverickWoman over a year ago

near Putney Heath

The only people who are allowed, nay encouraged to be miserable at this time all drink in the Queen Vic.

The lack of choice and nowhere to escape to is what causes the problem.

Seasonal affected depression needs to be mentioned as well."

I'm used to having things ( not sexy things) rammed down my throat without escape all year round and called names for it.

I actually get to escape all of that at Christmas which I spend alone.

My ex actually had a go at me one year because I wanted to go volunteer for the people that were actually lonely instead of spending all day with his co-dependent self.

Now I view Christmas as a day to do whatever the F. I want without intrusion.

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By *entleman JayMan over a year ago

Wakefield

I don’t like it. Bad memories. Sorry to be a killjoy.

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

I wouldn't say hate per se, I just don't celebrate it the same way now my children are adults

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

Boring bank holiday.

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

Just have to keep it in perspective as far as effort and expense goes.

Bit like a wedding.

24hours later all you have are bills and debts and memories.

The third needs to balance out the first two or what's the point

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

Ah let the people queue up to pay more idiot tax.

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By *ornycougaWoman over a year ago

Wherever I lay my hat

8-10 days lying on the sofa chugging prosecco and chomping on Twiglets as the baby Jesus intended. What's not to love?

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By *arktightsMan over a year ago

banchory

"It’s not a case of hating Xmas, just don’t want it rammed down my throat in September, October or even November

Likewise - I like the idea of it, but wish it was much simpler, and a lot shorter.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman over a year ago

ashford

I adore it! But not the headache of the expense x

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By *icknmix500Man over a year ago

South Gloucestershire

Me Me i can't stand it

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By *elaninMaverickWoman over a year ago

near Putney Heath

"8-10 days lying on the sofa chugging prosecco and chomping on Twiglets as the baby Jesus intended. What's not to love?"

Facts.

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By *oxy jWoman over a year ago

somerset

not a massive fan im not remotely religious but i enjoy seeing others having fun and being happy ... i dont get stress as i refused to get dreagged in but its nice to see family and from a work point of view its nice to make other's xmas good

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

It's the only time of the year that I drink spirits, variants of JD, and a bottle of Sambuca, so all is good to me

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By *ce WingerMan over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Oh, and I sling a few baubles and a couple of pieces of tinsel round ma yucca, he's called Yeltsin

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

I’m Not feeling it this year. I’d happily hold off for another 12 months. I might skip it, save my money and go on a cruise.

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By *orny bi sub 82Man over a year ago

Shropshire

Does nothing for me nowadays..... Usually worked Xmas day anyway, but won't be this year. Will probably pop a meet up for some fun this year

lol

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

Well aren't you all a happy bunch.

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

"Does nothing for me nowadays..... Usually worked Xmas day anyway, but won't be this year. Will probably pop a meet up for some fun this year

lol "

Merry Christmas- Will someone come and jingle my bells?

That type of thing?

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

I can’t be arsed with it, but I’m not a miserable curmudgeon with it either. I’ll put on my best smiley face if I’m in company. And I don’t deny those who love it, their joy either.

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

We don’t get sucked in with the commercialisation of it all , glad when it’s over

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By *abs..Woman over a year ago

I totally love it

it’s my favourite time of the year

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By *idnight RamblerMan over a year ago

Pershore

When I was a kid and Xmas was once a year it was lovely, but now it's every 3 months it's become tedious.

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

"I totally love it

it’s my favourite time of the year

Oh I like the

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By *abs..Woman over a year ago

"I totally love it

it’s my favourite time of the year

Oh I like the

So do I. It’s a cute addition.

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By *ris GrayMan over a year ago

Dorchester

I love celebrations I don't get involved in the commercial side of it so not too many presents to buy I may go away for Christmas this year mind the canary Islands seem the best bet

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By *orny bi sub 82Man over a year ago

Shropshire

"Does nothing for me nowadays..... Usually worked Xmas day anyway, but won't be this year. Will probably pop a meet up for some fun this year

lol

Merry Christmas- Will someone come and jingle my bells?

That type of thing? "

Yes!! Perfect x

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By *ubmissiveman2u OP Man over a year ago

Cheshire

Was only joking I luuurrrvvveee Xmas......;)))

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By *yron69Man over a year ago

Fareham

I like it. Short and sweet. Not endless quality street and excess

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By *ustBoWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

I use to love it but not bothered by it anymore it's just another day now but has an extra nice dinner as far as I'm concerned. Mind you I work most of Christmas anyhow so maybe that's why I have lost so much interest in it.

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By *eneralKenobiMan over a year ago

North Angus

I feel my pecker tinglin

Balls are jinglin too

Come on and tell me whether I can link them together with you

I need a hot slit mommy to slip my slommy into

I must be over eager cause even your beaver will do

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

"Well aren't you all a happy bunch. "

File this one under 'irony'

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By *aleforfun22Man over a year ago

Lancashire

Dont hate Christmas just find it hard as my dad was murdered on Christmas eve. My grandad died a week before xmas.got dumped on boxing day.so spend most Christmases looking after my mum..but i hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas its just not for me sorry

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By *ubmissiveman2u OP Man over a year ago

Cheshire

Just think Xmas has got out of control, Jesus the adverts are starting already..

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

Can't we label this one under do not open until 25 DEC?

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By *ris GrayMan over a year ago

Dorchester

All the presents and the worry and the bills omg weight

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By *ryandseeMan over a year ago

Yorkshire

I don't hate it at all per se, just the excess. I like a nice low key Xmas with everything in moderation. It's just becoming a tad irritating when people go overboard with absolutely everything.

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

I absolutely love it. I'm feeling a bit sad about it for the first time ever this year because my mum spent most of December in hospital last year and passed away a few days after Christmas day, so it has kind of put a bit of a grey cloud over it because it's the first Christmas without her.

I totally get why people don't like Christmas. I think if you don't have much of a family, or even money it can make you feel a bit depressed and isolated.

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

Not a massive fan tbh.. it’s just lots of organisation & expense. As a single Mum of 4 I spend a huge amount of time & money buying gifts & organising stuff to make it special for everyone else.. I kinda get left behind in all of it..

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

Don’t enjoy it. Family politics. Stress. Expense.

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By *riel13Woman over a year ago

Northampton

I'm an atheist... I try not to be a hypocrite too... Plus, it's all about money and stuff and I have little money and plenty of stuff

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

I hate what its become....the commercialisation! That being said, I absolutely love seeing the faces of my niece and nephew on Christmas morning and spending the day with my family. That's what Christmas should be about!

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By *penbicoupleCouple over a year ago

Northampton

"Just think Xmas has got out of control, Jesus the adverts are starting already..

I presume Jesus doesn't mind!

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By *orksguy1965Man over a year ago

Howden

It does my head in, think I might sod off somewhere warm

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By *ubmissiveman2u OP Man over a year ago

Cheshire

Get ya baubles ready it's a comin......

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By *ustamanMan over a year ago

weymouth

Yup, might demolish the kitchen this year

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By *uke olovingmanMan over a year ago

Gravesend

"Don’t enjoy it. Family politics. Stress. Expense. "

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By *hellebelleWoman over a year ago

ashford

I have hated Xmas for the past 18 years after waking up on Xmas day morning to find my 6 month daughter had passed away.

Certainly tried to keep things ‘normal’ for my son who was 8 at the time after and the subsequent years since but now… I don’t have to plaster a smile on my face and go through motions because it’s what’s expected.

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By *iss DevilWoman over a year ago

Bedford

"Just think Xmas has got out of control, Jesus the adverts are starting already..

On this subject- went to a charity shop in my home town, about a week ago, only to find they were selling Christmas stuff in full swing! Didn't realise Halloween has been and gone

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By *sBlueWoman over a year ago

Up North

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By *nliveneTV/TS over a year ago

Selby

I don't hate it but for me Christmas Eve is the most sad day of the year...

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

Me as neally always work it .so much hype for one day .I lost friend near Christmas and lost its spark many year ago .

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

I dont hate it but the last 3 or 4 have been miserable so i dont get excited by it

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By *ribsaMan over a year ago

A box at end of your bed

I don't hate Xmas but it does piss me off how it gets earlier and earlier every year, it just become all about money.

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By *innamon!Woman over a year ago

no matter

Used to hate it. As a teen it was difficult time with warring parents . Ok when kids were small but now just another day to get through . Just Meh ! We don’t celebrate anymore

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By *wingin CatMan over a year ago

London

I don't hate Christmas as such. What I do hate is the commercialisation and materialism that goes with it. I mean, Christmas advertising and Christmas goods on sale in September?

Until the late 80s (maybe 90s), I can remember that Christmas wasn't even mentioned until the start of December. Nowadays, money talks.

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

Me except for Xmas themed coffee drinks

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By *avexxMan over a year ago

cheshire

its not what it use to be thats for sure,,

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

"Me except for Xmas themed coffee drinks

Gingerbread lattes are a reason by themselves to love Christmas!

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

"Me except for Xmas themed coffee drinks

Gingerbread lattes are a reason by themselves to love Christmas! "

They’re the only reason to like Xmas

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