Do people find Xmas sad now?

SATSUMA · 22-12-2014 5:04pm #1

Christmas hasnt been the same since losing a parent and a sibling. It's such a sad time now instead. Im looking forward to getting it over with. Anyone else feel like that?

Buona Fortuna · 22-12-2014 10:36pm

I never especially enjoyed Christmas. It always seemed like a mad amount of work in the lead up, a lot of expense, and then two days of over eating.

Could always take it or leave - these days I hate it

All the best with yours.

missjm · 23-12-2014 12:35am

I find it an extremely difficult time as the very two people I spent every xmas of my life with are gone. I just like to 'get through' it now and look forward to the New Year and trying to be more positive about things.

kerry4sam · 31-12-2014 5:58pm

SATSUMA wrote: »

Christmas hasnt been the same since losing a parent and a sibling. It's such a sad time now instead. Im looking forward to getting it over with. Anyone else feel like that?

Oh I was dreading Christmas this year. Truth be known, I actually booked a flight to co-incide with days off I had for my Dads 1st Anniversary in event I didn't feel strong enough to deal with everything. I was going to visit some Christmas Markets but didn't need that escape in the end tbh. I just didn't know how I'd get on so had an alternative arranged for myself, with some alone-time

My Late Loving Dad was laid to Rest the Day before Christmas Eve last year and I returned to work on this day last year - NewYears Eve which is my Dads' Birthday also.

I did cry alot this year in private. Tried my Best to continue with the traditions Dad & I had every Christmas and although a lickle late with some, I did complete everything - proud of myself with finding that strength.

No I don't find Christmas sad now, Dad loved Christmas. Both Dad & Mom ensured we enjoyed this Holiday Season every year. Think it's hard to find it sad as every where you look you see Happiness; you see Cheer; you feel the Buzz and Excitement; just gave me a boost whether I wanted it or not.

That's how it ended up for me anyways,
kerry4sam

ChewChew · 01-01-2015 9:40pm

I don't find it sad anymore. This was my tenth christmas without my dad and while we we were young to lose him (I was 21) we let the sadness of this occasion take over. My dad absolutely adored christmas so because of that we allowed it to become a sad time for us because he wasn't there but a few years ago we embraced the season again and now we absolutely love Christmas again and always have a lovely time. We reflect and remember and we ensure to put decorations and or course a tree on his grave

we get on as normal but we don't forget, it's just a new kind of was of celebrating.

emmetlego · 07-01-2015 1:34am

ChewChew wrote: »

I don't find it sad anymore. This was my tenth christmas without my dad and while we we were young to lose him (I was 21) we let the sadness of this occasion take over. My dad absolutely adored christmas so because of that we allowed it to become a sad time for us because he wasn't there but a few years ago we embraced the season again and now we absolutely love Christmas again and always have a lovely time. We reflect and remember and we ensure to put decorations and or course a tree on his grave we get on as normal but we don't forget, it's just a new kind of was of celebrating.

I'd love to get where you are now. We took the decorations down today. My da was still alive (somewhat) at this day last year, and the anniversary of his death is still a couple of weeks away, so it's pretty bleak now.

I would love to know how you got through these days. I feel so miserable right now. Hard to see light at the end. Miss him so much.

Do people find Xmas sad now?

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