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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No pressure at all & never has been! I throw a huge party every other year with no pressure, this year taking kids (now adults lol) outdoor dinner on Christmas day because I cancelled it last year ... the world is good  |
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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago
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None, need to write & send cards...done. Negotiated with family as it grows with adult children agree to forgo presents, but sort out nieces, nephews etc. Nights out & events for some adult relatives.sorted. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's more about the spirit;
I like seeing all my family that I can, and my sister and I usually have a very themed Christmas dinner/dining experience that turns out absolutely beautiful. This year it is Harry Potters dining room because theres some younger members who are getting into the books. And yes I even figured out how to fabricate the floating candles from the ceiling. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It's more about the spirit;
I like seeing all my family that I can, and my sister and I usually have a very themed Christmas dinner/dining experience that turns out absolutely beautiful. This year it is Harry Potters dining room because theres some younger members who are getting into the books. And yes I even figured out how to fabricate the floating candles from the ceiling. "
Wow sounds amazing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's more about the spirit;
I like seeing all my family that I can, and my sister and I usually have a very themed Christmas dinner/dining experience that turns out absolutely beautiful. This year it is Harry Potters dining room because theres some younger members who are getting into the books. And yes I even figured out how to fabricate the floating candles from the ceiling.
Wow sounds amazing."
You can come if you want. But I'm hiding the bananas!!!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"How much pressure do you put on yourself coming up Christmas?
Whether its buying presents, cooking a big dinner, nights out etc. "
No pressure this end simply because we don’t do Christmas  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't put any pressure on myself because it would take away the enjoyment. I buy what I can afford and enjoy it for what it is, which for me is family and food.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's not pressure it's pleasure. I have 6 for Christmas lunch, the lounge is getting moved around this weekend (although the tree won't go up for a couple of weeks yet) I've already got a couple of pressies wrapped. My ex takes care of most of the cards and by the time time I do my crimbo shop all I will need is fresh stuff. Bring it on! |
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"It's not pressure it's pleasure. I have 6 for Christmas lunch, the lounge is getting moved around this weekend (although the tree won't go up for a couple of weeks yet) I've already got a couple of pressies wrapped. My ex takes care of most of the cards and by the time time I do my crimbo shop all I will need is fresh stuff. Bring it on! "
I
Yeah it's having a plan I think |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's not pressure it's pleasure. I have 6 for Christmas lunch, the lounge is getting moved around this weekend (although the tree won't go up for a couple of weeks yet) I've already got a couple of pressies wrapped. My ex takes care of most of the cards and by the time time I do my crimbo shop all I will need is fresh stuff. Bring it on! I
Yeah it's having a plan I think"
It's not just that. If you have friends or family around let them help, no one wants you to fail. If you forget something don't worry, it's life and most of all remember, if people are with you it's because they want to be with you, enjoy their company and the rest will fall into place. Have a great day and enjoy it. |
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"It's not pressure it's pleasure. I have 6 for Christmas lunch, the lounge is getting moved around this weekend (although the tree won't go up for a couple of weeks yet) I've already got a couple of pressies wrapped. My ex takes care of most of the cards and by the time time I do my crimbo shop all I will need is fresh stuff. Bring it on! I
Yeah it's having a plan I think
It's not just that. If you have friends or family around let them help, no one wants you to fail. If you forget something don't worry, it's life and most of all remember, if people are with you it's because they want to be with you, enjoy their company and the rest will fall into place. Have a great day and enjoy it. "
Yes, we do  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It's more about the spirit;
I like seeing all my family that I can, and my sister and I usually have a very themed Christmas dinner/dining experience that turns out absolutely beautiful. This year it is Harry Potters dining room because theres some younger members who are getting into the books. And yes I even figured out how to fabricate the floating candles from the ceiling.
Wow sounds amazing.
You can come if you want. But I'm hiding the bananas!!!! "
Aww no fair. I do love bannans  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A little. But it's OK because it's out of love.
The bad pressure is those I have to spend time with. "
That can be the hard part. Certain family members |
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By *ady23Woman
over a year ago
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"How much pressure do you put on yourself coming up Christmas?
Whether its buying presents, cooking a big dinner, nights out etc. "
Not a lot of stress. But worth it. Sometimes it's best not to make plans as they tend to backfire |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"None really don't get up till about 12 roll down the hill to parents have dinner drag my arse back up Carry on drinking no pressure
Sounds lovely "
Its Bliss just wish the tv was better and I have all channels |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"We don't really bother with Christmas at the moment but this will change next year when our granddaughter is born. So many people seem constantly stressed by it"
Oh that will be lovely. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"None. No family, no children, already booked to work Christmas day. Friends presents already in the loft "
I miss read that you kept your friends in your loft... |
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