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Anyone else not bothered with decorations/tree at Christmas?

DoozerT6 · 2013-12-21 12:34:23

Why do my workmates look at me like I have two heads when I tell them I haven't bothered putting up any decorations or a tree in my apartment? I live alone, have no kids, and am single, and won't even be at home over the Christmas period - I haven't put up Christmas decorations for years. Anybody else in the same festive…

21-12-2013 12:34pm

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DoozerT6

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Why do my workmates look at me like I have two heads when I tell them I haven't bothered putting up any decorations or a tree in my apartment? I live alone, have no kids, and am single, and won't even be at home over the Christmas period - I haven't put up Christmas decorations for years.

Anybody else in the same festive boat? Do you just not bother because you're the only one living there, or are you just too lazy to tinsel up the place?

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#2 21-12-2013 12:38pm

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Yes, me too. The only kind of decoration I have is a few Christmas cards on the masterpiece. I like giving presents and getting presents but the rest of Christmas can feck off.

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#3 21-12-2013 12:46pm

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Just don't bother because I'm the original Grinch

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#4 21-12-2013 1:07pm

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DoozerT6 wrote: »

Why do my workmates look at me like I have two heads when I tell them I haven't bothered putting up any decorations or a tree in my apartment? I live alone, have no kids, and am single, and won't even be at home over the Christmas period - I haven't put up Christmas decorations for years.

It's not obligatory.

Do as you will. Taking them down is a pain.

I like the coloured lights myself.

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#5 21-12-2013 1:20pm

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I like the smell of a christmas tree.

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#6 21-12-2013 1:25pm

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Boooooooo!!!!

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#7 21-12-2013 1:35pm

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Buy mint aeros. Crumple up the green foil and throw them around the apartment instant decorations.

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#8 21-12-2013 1:42pm

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Am I bovvered?

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#9 21-12-2013 1:49pm

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You can vote in the Christmas tree poll here if you wish > http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057102878

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