[Misc] I cant be the only one who doesn't like Christmas

[Taybha]

It's brilliant, 3 games in a week, what's not to like.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

As someone who professes the faith, I could say something about losing sight of the true meaning of Christmas.

But quite apart from that, I think it's all way over the top. In the 1960s my parents ran a corner-shop in the days before Supermarkets became the norm. I can remember going with my father once or twice to an exhibition in a small basement room at the Metropole Hotel in Brighton of the stuff which would be around as Christmas goods. That would have been at the end of the Summer holidays, right at the very beginning of September. Nowadays stuff would almost be in the shops by then.

And we don't usually put up any decorations until the weekend before Christmas, and they get taken down on Twelfth Night. They might go up earlier this year because we have time to - both retired/retiring - and because we will be away for Christmas itself with younger daughter, but elder daughter and family are coming to us after Christmas.

I agree. I try to keep to the true meaning.
It starts far too early.

Judging by the amount of suicides on the run up might suggest it’s not popular with some.

Because Christmas is so overhyped, people who haven't got family, or who have real domestic problems can suffer badly. People dying at this time of the year also cause very painful memories for those who are left.

 

[Easy 10]

I love it, always have done.

Minimal socialising, but I like the atmosphere, music, seeing our kids excited, movies, decs, trees, lovely food, that most the country takes time off from the treadmill of work, business and serious stuff. Priceless time with family.

It breaks up what would otherwise be a dull winter.

Totally agree. Christmas is what you make of it.

I'm lucky in that our office shuts down on Christmas Eve, and this time round I'm not back till 6th Jan. A lovely long break, I can have a load of lie-ins, meet up with family and friends, see my little grandson enjoy his 2nd ever Christmas and spoil him rotten. There's football all over the shop, games on TV plus games I'll attend, with plenty of PUBBAGE inbetween. Lazy evenings grazing on Twiglets watching movies, drinking port and waiting on MOTD knowing there's no work in the morning. Walks along the seafront in the cold. Idle perusing of the sports pages in the pub. Poker nights. Cold meat and pickles on tap. Bring it on.

I appreciate its a tough time for lots of people who are not as fortunate to have a home, a family, a circle of friends to share with. But speaking personally I love it, enjoy it and look forward to it. Its a social time, a relaxed time with SOME hassle involved, but its always worth it. Its worth the effort.

 

[Mental Lental]

Totally agree. Christmas is what you make of it.

I'm lucky in that our office shuts down on Christmas Eve, and this time round I'm not back till 6th Jan. A lovely long break, I can have a load of lie-ins, meet up with family and friends, see my little grandson enjoy his 2nd ever Christmas and spoil him rotten. There's football all over the shop, games on TV plus games I'll attend, with plenty of PUBBAGE inbetween. Lazy evenings grazing on Twiglets watching movies, drinking port and waiting on MOTD knowing there's no work in the morning. Walks along the seafront in the cold. Idle perusing of the sports pages in the pub. Poker nights. Cold meat and pickles on tap. Bring it on.

I appreciate its a tough time for lots of people who are not as fortunate to have a home, a family, a circle of friends to share with. But speaking personally I love it, enjoy it and look forward to it. Its a social time, a relaxed time with SOME hassle involved, but its always worth it. Its worth the effort.

With the exception of walks along the seafront, you've pretty much described everything I love about Christmas in the UK.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Bloody hell, the way some of you miserable buggers are moaning it's like Christmas is a new signing from the Dutch league...

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

At least you can say Happy Chritmas over here it's Happy Holidays which just sounds ridiculous.

 

[Tokyohands]

If you can't appreciate someone giving you a beer then yes, i'd say your mrs is right!

 

[sams dad]

Totally agree. Christmas is what you make of it.

I'm lucky in that our office shuts down on Christmas Eve, and this time round I'm not back till 6th Jan. A lovely long break, I can have a load of lie-ins, meet up with family and friends, see my little grandson enjoy his 2nd ever Christmas and spoil him rotten. There's football all over the shop, games on TV plus games I'll attend, with plenty of PUBBAGE inbetween. Lazy evenings grazing on Twiglets watching movies, drinking port and waiting on MOTD knowing there's no work in the morning. Walks along the seafront in the cold. Idle perusing of the sports pages in the pub. Poker nights. Cold meat and pickles on tap. Bring it on.

I appreciate its a tough time for lots of people who are not as fortunate to have a home, a family, a circle of friends to share with. But speaking personally I love it, enjoy it and look forward to it. Its a social time, a relaxed time with SOME hassle involved, but its always worth it. Its worth the effort.

You need to get a dog to accompany you on those seafront walks.

 

[Foul Play Rocks]

Christmas? It’s rubbish!

 

[pastafarian]

Normally enjoy the xmas break, the endless feasting and over indulgence with the family who are spread far and wide over various continents. Not interested in the religious aspect of an unknown number of wise guys finding baby Jesus in a dodgy part of someones house . Saying that, religious freedom, whatever form it takes is as important as everyday freedom of speech in this country, people lose sight of that even if they are an atheist and disagree with faiths and beliefs. It should be protected.
Wont be bothering with xmas this year though, have cancelled it, Annus horribilis has turned into annus crapbeyondbelief. Just doesn’t feel right making jolly.
Hope everyone else has a nice time though.
Make the most of the family time you have and cherish those family moments. Don’t take them for granted. They don’t last forever.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Too much religion creeping into xmas nowadays

 

[portlock seagull]

Too much religion creeping into xmas nowadays

 

[Weststander]

Totally agree. Christmas is what you make of it.

I'm lucky in that our office shuts down on Christmas Eve, and this time round I'm not back till 6th Jan. A lovely long break, I can have a load of lie-ins, meet up with family and friends, see my little grandson enjoy his 2nd ever Christmas and spoil him rotten. There's football all over the shop, games on TV plus games I'll attend, with plenty of PUBBAGE inbetween. Lazy evenings grazing on Twiglets watching movies, drinking port and waiting on MOTD knowing there's no work in the morning. Walks along the seafront in the cold. Idle perusing of the sports pages in the pub. Poker nights. Cold meat and pickles on tap. Bring it on.

I appreciate its a tough time for lots of people who are not as fortunate to have a home, a family, a circle of friends to share with. But speaking personally I love it, enjoy it and look forward to it. Its a social time, a relaxed time with SOME hassle involved, but its always worth it. Its worth the effort.

All the way back to my first job at 18, I’ve never worked a single day between the 23rd Dec and New Year, using up a bit of holiday entitlement where necessary. It’s a lovely feeling breaking up, when I’ve been at a client’s on the last work day, driving home feels a bit like the Chris Rea Xmas song. My love of the Xmas period rubbed off on my kids who feel the same. I really enjoy this time of the year.

 

[Brovion]

Well I love it. Absolutely everything. The carols, the decorations, the preparation, the presents, the food, the anticipation. And especially seeing the family. This year will be extra special as it's our first Christmas as grandparents; already baby Alec is getting excited and loves the Christmas tree,


EDIT: Blimey, I sound like Crodo.

 

[southstandandy]

Since we stopped buying presents for all the adults years ago, we've all enjoyed Christmas far more. It's not a financial thing for us as we're comfortably off but not running around buying crap for someone who is only going to take it back for a refund in the New Year, makes life far easier.

We just enjoy being together without the consumerism (yes the kids when they were younger did get presents) but now they are in the 20's none of us need all the hastle and tat that we used to run round trying to get years ago.

Food and drink and a good walk or two is what I like.

The one thing I can do without though is the Shit TV. The one time in the year when the TV stays off for at least a week (unless the Albion are on!)

 

[DJ NOBO]

I love it, always have done.

Minimal socialising, but I like the atmosphere, music, seeing our kids excited, movies, decs, trees, lovely food, that most the country takes time off from the treadmill of work, business and serious stuff. Priceless time with family.

It breaks up what would otherwise be a dull winter.

And lots of football.....

 

[Yes Chef]

I would suggest respectfully to the OP that if they worked in hospitality during Xmas then things may not seem to be so bad!

 

[Lower West Stander]

Not a fan here.

Unlike many my office doesn’t shut down Christmas week and my partner is a nurse so she has to work shifts too.

My kids are at uni and have their own social lives so we do a bit of Christmas stuff but that’s it. Loads of faffing about with decorations and presents for little end result.

On the positive side Brighton has to be the best place in the country to do Christmas shopping, there are three home games and I will get a bit of time off.


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[Uh_huh_him]

I love Christmas, but I wish it could start on the 20th December and finish on the 27th.

I would ban all decorations until the 20th. Some people will have their decorations up for 6 weeks.

Christmas has become a season like spring or autumn. I just can't stay in the Christmas spirit for 6 bloody weeks.

By the time Christmas day arrives I feel a bit bored with it all.

I feel that my enjoyment of Christmas has been stolen from me by the shops and radio stations playing Christmas songs in November and by the people who put their massive display of lights outside thier house before all the leaves have fallen of the trees.

Merry Christmas.

Yep, This!

 

[Easy 10]

You need to get a dog to accompany you on those seafront walks.

Good shout.

I can always bin it off in the New Year. Probably just tie it up under the pier. Everyone's a winner