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over a year ago
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I refuse to discuss it until late November. We don’t go crazy at all, we do some cards, we do a bit of baking for gifts and just eat nice food all day and drink. I don’t even make a full Christmas dinner, just all the appetisers and snacks. We don’t overdo the gifts for our kid or family, for each other we do car boot shitmas and only go for gifts to make each other laugh.
It’s perfect. - Mrs |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I refuse to discuss it until late November. We don’t go crazy at all, we do some cards, we do a bit of baking for gifts and just eat nice food all day and drink. I don’t even make a full Christmas dinner, just all the appetisers and snacks. We don’t overdo the gifts for our kid or family, for each other we do car boot shitmas and only go for gifts to make each other laugh.
It’s perfect. - Mrs "
Sounds lovely. I'd love to not do the whole big dinner thing. |
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Oh you cunt you got me there.
I’d love Christmas if it wasn’t so damned expensive.
I think the spirit of Christmas is wonderful but it is unavoidably expensive, not just presents, but the meal, the works do to go to, and the well meaning desire to spoil our nearest and dearest.
Sorry to be a gloom merchant ho ho ho
I’m sure lots of parents are torn in wanting to do their best and what they would like to do. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Oh you cunt you got me there.
I’d love Christmas if it wasn’t so damned expensive.
I think the spirit of Christmas is wonderful but it is unavoidably expensive, not just presents, but the meal, the works do to go to, and the well meaning desire to spoil our nearest and dearest.
Sorry to be a gloom merchant ho ho ho
I’m sure lots of parents are torn in wanting to do their best and what they would like to do. "
It doesn't have to be expensive. You can get cheaper gifts or make something. Even offer to do something for someone. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I love cooking, getting gifts, writing cards, keeping up certain traditions.. as for atmosphere surrounding it - mixed feelings... Sometimes it can be challenging. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who else loves Christmas ?
I'm a bah humbug I'm afraid. I happily ignore it every year.
Why?"
My Dad's funeral was the day before Christmas Eve, it's a very emotionally difficult anniversary. I do make an effort for my nieces and nephews though, but personally it's not for me.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who else loves Christmas ?
I'm a bah humbug I'm afraid. I happily ignore it every year.
Why?
My Dad's funeral was the day before Christmas Eve, it's a very emotionally difficult anniversary. I do make an effort for my nieces and nephews though, but personally it's not for me.
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Oh that's sad. My Auntie's funeral was on the 23rd December too. |
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"Who else loves Christmas ?
I'm a bah humbug I'm afraid. I happily ignore it every year.
Why?
My Dad's funeral was the day before Christmas Eve, it's a very emotionally difficult anniversary. I do make an effort for my nieces and nephews though, but personally it's not for me.
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Big hugs to you,when you have an anniversary like that it can overshadow the whole event .
I love the build up to christmas more than the day itself,the markets,the festive mood.Christmas eve is one of our fav days,however it does start far too early i think and people get tired of it .
I am working christmas night and Boxing day night this year and don"t mind doing so.
I can enjoy christmas eve as I have that day off ,as does Jack.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Who else loves Christmas ?
I'm a bah humbug I'm afraid. I happily ignore it every year.
Why?
My Dad's funeral was the day before Christmas Eve, it's a very emotionally difficult anniversary. I do make an effort for my nieces and nephews though, but personally it's not for me.
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Oh that must be hard. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Who else loves Christmas ?
I'm a bah humbug I'm afraid. I happily ignore it every year.
Why?
My Dad's funeral was the day before Christmas Eve, it's a very emotionally difficult anniversary. I do make an effort for my nieces and nephews though, but personally it's not for me.
Big hugs to you,when you have an anniversary like that it can overshadow the whole event .
I love the build up to christmas more than the day itself,the markets,the festive mood.Christmas eve is one of our fav days,however it does start far too early i think and people get tired of it .
I am working christmas night and Boxing day night this year and don"t mind doing so.
I can enjoy christmas eve as I have that day off ,as does Jack.
Miss"
How early is to early ? |
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By *ifty69Man
over a year ago
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"Roll on Boxing day  
Why?"
well then all they hype is over and people can relax, the xmas shopping is also done and the pressure for people to spend more than they should is gone.
Xmas is not a great time for everyone, also people forget its a religious celebration.
Sorry to be a HUMBUG.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's not the same as it used to be when I was a kid. But I love dressing up at work and during the festive season.
Sexy red Santa dress  "
Yup. Got that  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm like a big kid!! Love Christmas.......screw it I'm off to watch The Santa Clause, Arthur Christmas, The Snowman and The Grinch "
Feel free to join me   |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm like a big kid!! Love Christmas.......screw it I'm off to watch The Santa Clause, Arthur Christmas, The Snowman and The Grinch
Feel free to join me "
Only if you put on the grinch |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm like a big kid!! Love Christmas.......screw it I'm off to watch The Santa Clause, Arthur Christmas, The Snowman and The Grinch
Feel free to join me
Only if you put on the grinch"
Done and done!!
If they allowed guys to post vids I would prove it too |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I'm like a big kid!! Love Christmas.......screw it I'm off to watch The Santa Clause, Arthur Christmas, The Snowman and The Grinch
Feel free to join me
Only if you put on the grinch
Done and done!!
If they allowed guys to post vids I would prove it too "
Ha ha |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I adore Christmas!  I make no secret of it. I’ve started my wrapping, I’m watching Christmas films. It’s all so exciting "
I haven't even started buying |
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Hate it, I really don’t like it. Too commercial, pressure to buy presents; one year it was either food or presents - then called selfish and self centred when I couldn’t gift to my family. I’m not a Christian but society tells me to celebrate it in a certain way when really it’s a pagan festival.
I’ll stop ranting, I’m tired |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hate it, I really don’t like it. Too commercial, pressure to buy presents; one year it was either food or presents - then called selfish and self centred when I couldn’t gift to my family. I’m not a Christian but society tells me to celebrate it in a certain way when really it’s a pagan festival.
I’ll stop ranting, I’m tired "
Sorry to here that. For me it's about spending time with my family. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's my favourite time of the year!! I love it. I love the build up. I love the decorations. I love the way that most people seem to be in a good mood just bopping around throughout December. I am not too bothered about receiving gifts, I just love buying gifts for people and cooking delicious food and going on walks looking at all the lights and the festive menus and food. CHRISTMAS SONGS AND CHRISTMAS MOVIES.
I am so EXCITED and I'm not sorry. |
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"It's my favourite time of the year!! I love it. I love the build up. I love the decorations. I love the way that most people seem to be in a good mood just bopping around throughout December. I am not too bothered about receiving gifts, I just love buying gifts for people and cooking delicious food and going on walks looking at all the lights and the festive menus and food. CHRISTMAS SONGS AND CHRISTMAS MOVIES.
I am so EXCITED and I'm not sorry. "
Can we get some Valium over here please? I think she may explode in to Christmas themed confetti soon  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Can we get some Valium over here please? I think she may explode in to Christmas themed confetti soon "
I'm shaking with EXCITEMENT
I'M GONNA POP. I'M ON THE EDGE.
*sleigh bell sound effect* |
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Can we get some Valium over here please? I think she may explode in to Christmas themed confetti soon
I'm shaking with EXCITEMENT
I'M GONNA POP. I'M ON THE EDGE.
*sleigh bell sound effect* "
 You've been edging since last year haven't you? |
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"I like Christmas from around the 12th - 31st December. Can't be doing with all these giddy people putting their trees up already!
Why not ?"
Because as much as I enjoy Christmas itself, it is only a couple of days, it just dilutes and spoils it with the daft four month build up we have now. Most of that is just commercial influence to make us buy more crap anyway. My parents didn't put the decorations up until 12th night when I was a kid. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I like Christmas from around the 12th - 31st December. Can't be doing with all these giddy people putting their trees up already!
Why not ?
Because as much as I enjoy Christmas itself, it is only a couple of days, it just dilutes and spoils it with the daft four month build up we have now. Most of that is just commercial influence to make us buy more crap anyway. My parents didn't put the decorations up until 12th night when I was a kid."
1st dec till 2nd jan here. That’s Xmas |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I like Christmas from around the 12th - 31st December. Can't be doing with all these giddy people putting their trees up already!
Why not ?
Because as much as I enjoy Christmas itself, it is only a couple of days, it just dilutes and spoils it with the daft four month build up we have now. Most of that is just commercial influence to make us buy more crap anyway. My parents didn't put the decorations up until 12th night when I was a kid."
nice tradition |
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"I like Christmas from around the 12th - 31st December. Can't be doing with all these giddy people putting their trees up already!
Why not ?
Because as much as I enjoy Christmas itself, it is only a couple of days, it just dilutes and spoils it with the daft four month build up we have now. Most of that is just commercial influence to make us buy more crap anyway. My parents didn't put the decorations up until 12th night when I was a kid. nice tradition"
I'm not even religious, I just like having a few days off work and seeing family, but still like to keep the tradition |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I like Christmas from around the 12th - 31st December. Can't be doing with all these giddy people putting their trees up already!
Why not ?
Because as much as I enjoy Christmas itself, it is only a couple of days, it just dilutes and spoils it with the daft four month build up we have now. Most of that is just commercial influence to make us buy more crap anyway. My parents didn't put the decorations up until 12th night when I was a kid. nice tradition
I'm not even religious, I just like having a few days off work and seeing family, but still like to keep the tradition "
It's nice to have. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Who else loves Christmas ?
Only the on the years I'm not working. This year it will pass by unnoticed."
I have this Christmas off but if you want to deal I will take the hit for you, so you can stay at home |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Who else loves Christmas ?
Only the on the years I'm not working. This year it will pass by unnoticed.
I have this Christmas off but if you want to deal I will take the hit for you, so you can stay at home"
Aww |
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"Who else loves Christmas ?
Only the on the years I'm not working. This year it will pass by unnoticed.
I have this Christmas off but if you want to deal I will take the hit for you, so you can stay at home"
You are too kind so thanks but guess my boss would not be happy if an unqualified male turned up instead of me. I work nights so it wont be much fun but will catch up with family at New year as i will be off duty. |
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"I’m not a big fan really, I have worked every Christmas for as long as I can remember.
Mr
Is that because there is time much family around "
Nah, I’m just greedy... I get paid pretty well for working Christmas so tend to choose that. |
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"I’m not a big fan really, I have worked every Christmas for as long as I can remember.
Mr
Is that because there is time much family around
Nah, I’m just greedy... I get paid pretty well for working Christmas so tend to choose that."
Obviously one of the 3 wise men |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m not a big fan really, I have worked every Christmas for as long as I can remember.
Mr
Is that because there is time much family around
Nah, I’m just greedy... I get paid pretty well for working Christmas so tend to choose that."
Ha ha you may as well. |
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"Christmas must be a pretty miserable time for those with no family,friends or spare money."
Not really. I have to work in the morning then go to a local restaurant and dine alone before enjoying a Christmas movie and a Baileys or 3 on my own. Nothing miserable about my Christmas Day x
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Christmas must be a pretty miserable time for those with no family,friends or spare money.
Not really. I have to work in the morning then go to a local restaurant and dine alone before enjoying a Christmas movie and a Baileys or 3 on my own. Nothing miserable about my Christmas Day x
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Christmas movie sounds good. |
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We love Christmas!!! T works up to Christmas Eve then has a quite period until February so this is when we cram in family time. We got married last Christmas so will always have something extra special to look forward to - makes up for kids getting older & being boring
J x |
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"Yes,yes,yes. I love the build up, I love ugly Christmas jumpers and I especially love seeing my daughters face on Christmas morning.
Those crappy lol dolls will be worth every penny when she unwrap them "
That is what Christmas is all about seeing their faces as they open their presents |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"We love Christmas!!! T works up to Christmas Eve then has a quite period until February so this is when we cram in family time. We got married last Christmas so will always have something extra special to look forward to - makes up for kids getting older & being boring
J x "
Sounds lovely |
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"I like Christmas from around the 12th - 31st December. Can't be doing with all these giddy people putting their trees up already!
Why not ?
Because as much as I enjoy Christmas itself, it is only a couple of days, it just dilutes and spoils it with the daft four month build up we have now. Most of that is just commercial influence to make us buy more crap anyway. My parents didn't put the decorations up until 12th night when I was a kid. nice tradition
I'm not even religious, I just like having a few days off work and seeing family, but still like to keep the tradition
It's nice to have."
Yeah, although the last three christmases have been hard since my dad died, the family has got a bit fractured since and it's just not the same anymore  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I like Christmas from around the 12th - 31st December. Can't be doing with all these giddy people putting their trees up already!
Why not ?
Because as much as I enjoy Christmas itself, it is only a couple of days, it just dilutes and spoils it with the daft four month build up we have now. Most of that is just commercial influence to make us buy more crap anyway. My parents didn't put the decorations up until 12th night when I was a kid. nice tradition
I'm not even religious, I just like having a few days off work and seeing family, but still like to keep the tradition
It's nice to have.
Yeah, although the last three christmases have been hard since my dad died, the family has got a bit fractured since and it's just not the same anymore "
Sorry to hear that |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Although I don't celebrate it, I like the "Christmas period" and the family/friends get-togethers that you can have, since quite a few people are off work at around that time.
And I love hearing the Coca-Cola advert lol |
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"Although I don't celebrate it, I like the "Christmas period" and the family/friends get-togethers that you can have, since quite a few people are off work at around that time.
And I love hearing the Coca-Cola advert lol"
My favourite add |
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