Re: do you like christmas?

I don't like Christmas and never have, even as a child. Having worked all my life, the last thing I wanted, over the holiday, was to spend it with lots of people who will argue or drink too much.

I have no religious beliefs & I hate the commercial side of Christmas, so over the past few years I just ignore it. No Tree or decorations, no cards but we do have a nice roast dinner and a glass of wine. Over those years I have found Christmas, my way, creates less work & panic, is more relaxed and friends, who don't have children to entertain, seem to be adopting my ideas.

Re: do you like christmas?

Yes Mups and I may do a little dance in the field with Chloe dog and our new friend the sheep who follows me everywhere butting my behind until I stroke its head (it must be a bottle fed lamb) .

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lol I'd like to see that, aww bless.

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Twink my son seems to have adopted my ideas too of a relaxed less stressed Christmas , they have a Christmas dinner on Christmas eve and Chrismas day is cooking free. With 5 children it can be very chaotic

Re: do you like christmas?

I used to love it best when the children were small but nowadays I just go with the flow.
I've got grandchildren to give presents too & I love to see their faces but that's about all.

We have a nice stress free Christmas planned but I still like it best when it's over.

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I guess I’m a bit indifferent to it now, I most look forward to time off from work, this year I’ve taken Christmas Eve off so I have a bit longer, but even though it comes at the same time every year, we still aren’t quite prepared for it, went to town yesterday with my son, a Christmas tradition we’ve done since he was three or four, but it was absolutely manic, crowds of people shopping like there’s no tomorrow, argh!!, when the actual day comes it’s all over in a flash anyway so weeks of planning,buying and preparation, all done in a moment, Boxing Day is a bit better, as we go out to the relatives and exchange a few more gifts, but I’m with others, roll on the shortest day, and lighter nights and spring around the corner...

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Christmas used to fill me with dread with all l had to do but when l convinced myself that, Christmas Day was nothing more than a glorified Sunday. I was able to cope with it!

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At least everybody has time to watch the children open their presents, so it is a good idea.

I have Swedish friends and their tradition is to have dinner on Christmas eve evening. The children are told that one member of the family has to work, so can't attend....... but it is him that knocks on the door, dressed as Santa, and gives them their presents. He then leaves, and guess what?, the man that has been working is allowed to come home early & join them for dinner .
That way they all get chance to help the children play with their presents on Christmas day.

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I think day I find I don't love Christmas is day I have to accept I am fed up of life. Spend 12 months getting ready for it and two days enjoying it. Only thing would make it more enjoyable is if everyone could be home with us. But as jobs keep family members away we get onto skype and see them using technology.

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I like the calm before Christmas, when everything is ready, presents wrapped and all the preparation is done. I don't like the long run up to Christmas, all the busy, busy and hoping I have not forgotten anything or anyone. I tend to worry a bit about whether people are happy and enjoying themselves and I get a bit tired these days. I must admit I am a bit dismayed at the over-indulgence of it all. I think Christmas is a time for children. As you get older, responsibility takes over and the shine of it gets rubbed away and you can see the tat and commercialism. One year I will "jump off" and walk away from it all. I think not being religious makes a difference.