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By *lsie OP Woman
over a year ago
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Hi . Have seen a lot of threads on here about Christmas . It's only November . So does anybody dread Christmas or hates? All you want to do is hide under your duvet and hybernate til it's over . Or do you plaster a fake smile on and get on with it ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't enjoy Christmas
Having no kids myself, a very small family and a general disdain for the commercialisation, greed and expectation it creates, it is something to be borne rather than enjoyed
My OH is on the same page thankfully
We don't exchange gifts and I don't exchange gifts with family either
I mock those that do enjoy it, but only in a playful way
We all have different triggers
Christmas just isn't one of mine |
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I used to love it but since my dad died it's just not the same, it's my 3rd Christmas without him. It'll be good to catch up with friends I don't see often but otherwise I'll be glad when it's done. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hate it with a passion. I have no money this year and two kids!!
I have no idea what I'm going to do. The pressure is unreal. "
Get on to White1100's thread buying affection he's giving away £100 all you got to do is say what you want.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Meh .. I'm not bothered either way.
I don't have children or much family so it's not a financial nightmare.
I'll see friends for copious amounts of booze in December and a small family dinner on Xmas Day that will be cooked for me 
Spend NYE in pyjamas loving the fact I'm not spending stupid amounts of money in crowded places being fake.
And then get double time on New Years Day at work.
Happy days.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Meh .. I'm not bothered either way.
I don't have children or much family so it's not a financial nightmare.
I'll see friends for copious amounts of booze in December and a small family dinner on Xmas Day that will be cooked for me
Spend NYE in pyjamas loving the fact I'm not spending stupid amounts of money in crowded places being fake.
And then get double time on New Years Day at work.
Happy days. "
With you in that. I dont have finacial worries on Christmas having no kids and not much close family. But i was in a relationship for 5 years and know what its like for those who do have kids. Its not easy getting all the latest tech and games for kids these days. Christmas is expensive. When I was a kid it was a choice of few little or 1 big thing. Now its a main present. Few big presents. And lots of crap that theyll use once and just keep in a cupboard and play with it now and again and you have to tell them to tidy it up everyrime!!.... getting back on subject... my ex had 3 kids and we both put £300 in for each one. It always went over. Then you got food. Loads of treats. Frozen food that some of it will be in the freezer for years. Lots of expense for those who have a family too support.
It's especially hard for single mothers! The last thing they want to do is let down their kids by not getting the latest presents. It's not a greed thing from the kids it's society! Advertising shoved everywhere! All these smartphone apps have tons of advertising now.
I think the government and retail outlets should subsidize single mothers on a low income by giving them heavily discounted store cards. It's the government and retailers making the kids want these things. They just want you spending cash now. Big retailers shouldn't make a profit off single mums at Christmas. It's hard for single mums and my thoughts are with them this time of year as my mum was one too. |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
I used to enjoy it a lot more when my kids were little. They used to love going to our village panto, they would hate it now. They used to go 'wow' when I wrapped up a box with a helium balloon in for each of them, too old for that now!
Although now they are older they know how much the branded stuff is, they don't believe in Father Christmas anymore, it just all seems a bit easier this year But not so enjoyable. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Getting yourself in debt when you have a family to provide for is madness 
If you can't afford the latest tech then don't buy it!
Your kids will get over it.
Your credit might not  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Getting yourself in debt when you have a family to provide for is madness
If you can't afford the latest tech then don't buy it!
Your kids will get over it.
Your credit might not "
Easier said than done. Can't empathize when you dont have kids. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Meh .. I'm not bothered either way.
I don't have children or much family so it's not a financial nightmare.
I'll see friends for copious amounts of booze in December and a small family dinner on Xmas Day that will be cooked for me
Spend NYE in pyjamas loving the fact I'm not spending stupid amounts of money in crowded places being fake.
And then get double time on New Years Day at work.
Happy days.
With you in that. I dont have finacial worries on Christmas having no kids and not much close family. But i was in a relationship for 5 years and know what its like for those who do have kids. Its not easy getting all the latest tech and games for kids these days. Christmas is expensive. When I was a kid it was a choice of few little or 1 big thing. Now its a main present. Few big presents. And lots of crap that theyll use once and just keep in a cupboard and play with it now and again and you have to tell them to tidy it up everyrime!!.... getting back on subject... my ex had 3 kids and we both put £300 in for each one. It always went over. Then you got food. Loads of treats. Frozen food that some of it will be in the freezer for years. Lots of expense for those who have a family too support.
It's especially hard for single mothers! The last thing they want to do is let down their kids by not getting the latest presents. It's not a greed thing from the kids it's society! Advertising shoved everywhere! All these smartphone apps have tons of advertising now.
I think the government and retail outlets should subsidize single mothers on a low income by giving them heavily discounted store cards. It's the government and retailers making the kids want these things. They just want you spending cash now. Big retailers shouldn't make a profit off single mums at Christmas. It's hard for single mums and my thoughts are with them this time of year as my mum was one too. "
Each kid got £600 for Christmas? |
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By *unaBelleWoman
over a year ago
Near the big road |
"Meh .. I'm not bothered either way.
I don't have children or much family so it's not a financial nightmare.
I'll see friends for copious amounts of booze in December and a small family dinner on Xmas Day that will be cooked for me
Spend NYE in pyjamas loving the fact I'm not spending stupid amounts of money in crowded places being fake.
And then get double time on New Years Day at work.
Happy days.
With you in that. I dont have finacial worries on Christmas having no kids and not much close family. But i was in a relationship for 5 years and know what its like for those who do have kids. Its not easy getting all the latest tech and games for kids these days. Christmas is expensive. When I was a kid it was a choice of few little or 1 big thing. Now its a main present. Few big presents. And lots of crap that theyll use once and just keep in a cupboard and play with it now and again and you have to tell them to tidy it up everyrime!!.... getting back on subject... my ex had 3 kids and we both put £300 in for each one. It always went over. Then you got food. Loads of treats. Frozen food that some of it will be in the freezer for years. Lots of expense for those who have a family too support.
It's especially hard for single mothers! The last thing they want to do is let down their kids by not getting the latest presents. It's not a greed thing from the kids it's society! Advertising shoved everywhere! All these smartphone apps have tons of advertising now.
I think the government and retail outlets should subsidize single mothers on a low income by giving them heavily discounted store cards. It's the government and retailers making the kids want these things. They just want you spending cash now. Big retailers shouldn't make a profit off single mums at Christmas. It's hard for single mums and my thoughts are with them this time of year as my mum was one too. "
It is hard for lots of people Not just single mum's! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Getting yourself in debt when you have a family to provide for is madness
If you can't afford the latest tech then don't buy it!
Your kids will get over it.
Your credit might not
Easier said than done. Can't empathize when you dont have kids. "
No I can't empathise with stupidity. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Getting yourself in debt when you have a family to provide for is madness
If you can't afford the latest tech then don't buy it!
Your kids will get over it.
Your credit might not
Easier said than done. Can't empathize when you dont have kids.
No I can't empathise with stupidity."
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By *readzyMan
over a year ago
lutterworth |
I saw my friend outside the medical centre a few days ago looking devastated, when i asked him what had happened he said the doctor had told him "bad news from your tests, you have the "big "C" ...shocked, i replied oh my god im so sorry.. you mean cancer??
Nooooo he said, Dyslexia  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Meh .. I'm not bothered either way.
I don't have children or much family so it's not a financial nightmare.
I'll see friends for copious amounts of booze in December and a small family dinner on Xmas Day that will be cooked for me
Spend NYE in pyjamas loving the fact I'm not spending stupid amounts of money in crowded places being fake.
And then get double time on New Years Day at work.
Happy days.
With you in that. I dont have finacial worries on Christmas having no kids and not much close family. But i was in a relationship for 5 years and know what its like for those who do have kids. Its not easy getting all the latest tech and games for kids these days. Christmas is expensive. When I was a kid it was a choice of few little or 1 big thing. Now its a main present. Few big presents. And lots of crap that theyll use once and just keep in a cupboard and play with it now and again and you have to tell them to tidy it up everyrime!!.... getting back on subject... my ex had 3 kids and we both put £300 in for each one. It always went over. Then you got food. Loads of treats. Frozen food that some of it will be in the freezer for years. Lots of expense for those who have a family too support.
It's especially hard for single mothers! The last thing they want to do is let down their kids by not getting the latest presents. It's not a greed thing from the kids it's society! Advertising shoved everywhere! All these smartphone apps have tons of advertising now.
I think the government and retail outlets should subsidize single mothers on a low income by giving them heavily discounted store cards. It's the government and retailers making the kids want these things. They just want you spending cash now. Big retailers shouldn't make a profit off single mums at Christmas. It's hard for single mums and my thoughts are with them this time of year as my mum was one too.
Each kid got £600 for Christmas? "
More some years... |
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By *VxrMan
over a year ago
Newton le Willows |
"Meh .. I'm not bothered either way.
I don't have children or much family so it's not a financial nightmare.
I'll see friends for copious amounts of booze in December and a small family dinner on Xmas Day that will be cooked for me
Spend NYE in pyjamas loving the fact I'm not spending stupid amounts of money in crowded places being fake.
And then get double time on New Years Day at work.
Happy days.
With you in that. I dont have finacial worries on Christmas having no kids and not much close family. But i was in a relationship for 5 years and know what its like for those who do have kids. Its not easy getting all the latest tech and games for kids these days. Christmas is expensive. When I was a kid it was a choice of few little or 1 big thing. Now its a main present. Few big presents. And lots of crap that theyll use once and just keep in a cupboard and play with it now and again and you have to tell them to tidy it up everyrime!!.... getting back on subject... my ex had 3 kids and we both put £300 in for each one. It always went over. Then you got food. Loads of treats. Frozen food that some of it will be in the freezer for years. Lots of expense for those who have a family too support.
It's especially hard for single mothers! The last thing they want to do is let down their kids by not getting the latest presents. It's not a greed thing from the kids it's society! Advertising shoved everywhere! All these smartphone apps have tons of advertising now.
I think the government and retail outlets should subsidize single mothers on a low income by giving them heavily discounted store cards. It's the government and retailers making the kids want these things. They just want you spending cash now. Big retailers shouldn't make a profit off single mums at Christmas. It's hard for single mums and my thoughts are with them this time of year as my mum was one too.
Each kid got £600 for Christmas? "
Just what I was thinking, seems massively extreme to me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Meh .. I'm not bothered either way.
I don't have children or much family so it's not a financial nightmare.
I'll see friends for copious amounts of booze in December and a small family dinner on Xmas Day that will be cooked for me
Spend NYE in pyjamas loving the fact I'm not spending stupid amounts of money in crowded places being fake.
And then get double time on New Years Day at work.
Happy days.
With you in that. I dont have finacial worries on Christmas having no kids and not much close family. But i was in a relationship for 5 years and know what its like for those who do have kids. Its not easy getting all the latest tech and games for kids these days. Christmas is expensive. When I was a kid it was a choice of few little or 1 big thing. Now its a main present. Few big presents. And lots of crap that theyll use once and just keep in a cupboard and play with it now and again and you have to tell them to tidy it up everyrime!!.... getting back on subject... my ex had 3 kids and we both put £300 in for each one. It always went over. Then you got food. Loads of treats. Frozen food that some of it will be in the freezer for years. Lots of expense for those who have a family too support.
It's especially hard for single mothers! The last thing they want to do is let down their kids by not getting the latest presents. It's not a greed thing from the kids it's society! Advertising shoved everywhere! All these smartphone apps have tons of advertising now.
I think the government and retail outlets should subsidize single mothers on a low income by giving them heavily discounted store cards. It's the government and retailers making the kids want these things. They just want you spending cash now. Big retailers shouldn't make a profit off single mums at Christmas. It's hard for single mums and my thoughts are with them this time of year as my mum was one too.
Each kid got £600 for Christmas?
Just what I was thinking, seems massively extreme to me "
Not really when they want the new xbox with a couple of new games with the DLC for that game... sone new clothes and nik naks. I used to spend about a grand on my ex. £1.400 one year.... She loved Christmas and I just wanted to make it special for her. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hi . Have seen a lot of threads on here about Christmas . It's only November . So does anybody dread Christmas or hates? All you want to do is hide under your duvet and hybernate til it's over . Or do you plaster a fake smile on and get on with it ? "
Yep nothing fun about a 12 hour shift listening to how wonderful the day is bla bla bla |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The most important thing is buying the kids everything they ask for. When they're living in a hostel when their house is repossessed they'll have lots of lovely memories. |
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By *VxrMan
over a year ago
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"Meh .. I'm not bothered either way.
I don't have children or much family so it's not a financial nightmare.
I'll see friends for copious amounts of booze in December and a small family dinner on Xmas Day that will be cooked for me
Spend NYE in pyjamas loving the fact I'm not spending stupid amounts of money in crowded places being fake.
And then get double time on New Years Day at work.
Happy days.
With you in that. I dont have finacial worries on Christmas having no kids and not much close family. But i was in a relationship for 5 years and know what its like for those who do have kids. Its not easy getting all the latest tech and games for kids these days. Christmas is expensive. When I was a kid it was a choice of few little or 1 big thing. Now its a main present. Few big presents. And lots of crap that theyll use once and just keep in a cupboard and play with it now and again and you have to tell them to tidy it up everyrime!!.... getting back on subject... my ex had 3 kids and we both put £300 in for each one. It always went over. Then you got food. Loads of treats. Frozen food that some of it will be in the freezer for years. Lots of expense for those who have a family too support.
It's especially hard for single mothers! The last thing they want to do is let down their kids by not getting the latest presents. It's not a greed thing from the kids it's society! Advertising shoved everywhere! All these smartphone apps have tons of advertising now.
I think the government and retail outlets should subsidize single mothers on a low income by giving them heavily discounted store cards. It's the government and retailers making the kids want these things. They just want you spending cash now. Big retailers shouldn't make a profit off single mums at Christmas. It's hard for single mums and my thoughts are with them this time of year as my mum was one too.
Each kid got £600 for Christmas?
Just what I was thinking, seems massively extreme to me
Not really when they want the new xbox with a couple of new games with the DLC for that game... sone new clothes and nik naks. I used to spend about a grand on my ex. £1.400 one year.... She loved Christmas and I just wanted to make it special for her."
I think I'd love Christmas too if someone was spending £1400 on me! |
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Working through Xmas in a customer facing role had brought me sheer disdain for the holiday, seeing how people treat each other just so they get the last one.
Easy example is the Aldi Kevin the carrot toys, we had people arguing about the 2 per person limit - no doubt they ended up on eBay anyway!
I know. Full of positivity lol!
When I'm away from work I do quite like watching fresh snowfall by the fire
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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Love the day itself with my family. Don't like the commercial side of it and feel sorry for the parents who try to buy what the children would like, when they really can't afford it. Lots of debt after Christmas for some.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The most important thing is buying the kids everything they ask for. When they're living in a hostel when their house is repossessed they'll have lots of lovely memories. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Am cooking for 6 but I have most of the main food snacks drink already. And a Goose and small Turkey in freezer. Along with some lovely frozen puddings. And my M&S stuff booked online.veg etc.
And my gift's brought. Only thing I need is to turn on oven put everything in and eat. |
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