When Did It Start To Feel Like Christmas?

RiderOnTheStorm

Has it started to feel a bit like Christmas for you yet? Does it only feel like Crimbo on your last day of work? Or is it like my mother-in-law says, its when they start to put snow on top of words on the papers / milk cartons / etc

For me, its watching I'm a Celebrity. That has come to be the tradition in our house, as its almost a countdown to crimbo (and an excuse to break out the chocs!)

Whats your moment?

hardCopy

I've been turning on Christmas FM for a while every evening.

The tree goes up tonight so that'll be the proper start of it for us.

fleet_admiral

When I went to my online banking this morning and got a fright

RayM

I'm doing exams at the moment, so it won't start to feel like Christmas until they're over (on Thursday, thankfully). Hoping to get my Christmas shopping done on Friday, so I can avoid any last-minute stress next week.

NachoBusiness

When I could see toys in every store.

MonkeyTennis

Felt pretty Christmassy at the weekend, but felt like darkest January monday morning.. UGH

super_furry

Watched Scrooged hungover on Sunday. That did it for me.

And no, YOU had something in your eye.

RobertKK

It is just another working day for me, a day that people are encouraged to spend too much money on, have this idyllic Christmas with everything perfect.

I lost interest in Christmas a few years back, my mother died around this time, last year three of my dogs stolen before Christmas, the days are dark and I don't really care about the work that is made over the day.
I buy presents for people who expect them but I don't care about presents. It is great for children but for me I lost the feeling of Christmas.
I said it to my sister and she was surprised, but she has a family so it is different.

valoren

When watching the Patrick Stewart version of A Christmas Carol.

uch

3rd January

The_Valeyard

When tree was up on Firday and general buzz in the air. Also the draining of funds due to presents, parties and taxi.

everlast75

Hasn't felt like it yet but it's our Xmas do on Friday so maybe it will kick in then...

B.A._Baracus

Hasn't felt like Christmas at all this year. Think the older you get the less magic it is. Until maybe you get kids of your own I hear.

DEFTLEFTHAND

Nah not feeling like much fun this year at all for me, the terrible weather has me driven demented at this stage.

Sick of getting pissed also, just one big waste that ends up making me feel worse in the long run. Looking forward more to the new year and trying to make a few changes.

As soon as Hallowe'en is over, I start getting excited for Christmas. I love Christmas though. The stretch from late October to the New Year is my favourite time of the year.

It really is the most wonderful time of the year. Everyone is nicer around Christmas.

Ziegfeldgirl27

Usually I love Christmas but I am just not feeling it this year. I actually am looking forward to it being over.
I put the Christmas tree up the day after the toy show but even after looking at it for the last couple of weeks I can't wait to take it back down again.

Christmas is quite a sad and lonely time for some people. It really saddens me when people go absolutely mental buying stuff and spending huge amounts of money. For me, that is not what it is about.

I am just looking forward to some time off work and a nice time at home with my family. Nothing else.

DEFTLEFTHAND

Candie wrote: »

As soon as Hallowe'en is over, I start getting excited for Christmas. I love Christmas though. The stretch from late October to the New Year is my favourite time of the year.

It really is the most wonderful time of the year. Everyone is nicer around Christmas.

I don't think everybody is nicer at all, the street violence and drunken brawls escalate around this time of year. There were terrible scenes on the streets of my hometown last Saturday night and there'll be more to come, I pity the gardai, I really do.

Last September when I wandered down the Seasonal Goods aisle in Tesco Naas and spotted the shelves of Selection Boxes and Tins of biscuits, I knew it was Christmas.
What really re-inforced that feeling was when they started the 3 for €5 selection box offer just before Halloween.
Am already looking forward to the Easter Eggs in January. Once those Cadbury Creme egg adverts hit the screen, you know it's Easter.

Clonmel1000

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

I don't think everybody is nicer at all, the street violence and drunken brawls escalate around this time of year. There were terrible scenes on the streets of my hometown last Saturday night and there'll be more to come, I pity the gardai, I really do.

Christmas to me is about 2 things in Ireland drink and kids. If you have no interest in either well then its a load of ****. And the weather is feckin awful.

Clonmel1000

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

Christmas to me is about 2 things in Ireland drink and kids. If you have no interest in either well then its a load of ****. And the weather is feckin awful.

I don't drink, it's never stopped me loving Christmas.

KenjiOdo

Maybe next week..?

Pinch Flat

Started seen those adds for Christmas saving clubs on the telly around June. Haven't looked back since

Mint Sauce

Do shift work, so dont actually finish for Xmas. But last of decorations done today, some decent Xmas songs and radio today, and plans being made for nights out over the holiday. So kinda feeling bit Christmassy at the mo.

thelad95

I work in retail. Fûck Christmas.

McChubbin

Finally got the tree, lights and decorations up tonight. My sitting room looks cosy and delightful. Right now, I'm listening to Wham's "Last Christmas" and feeling merry... though,I suspect the rum and cola have something to do with that!

everlast75

thelad95 wrote: »

I work in retail. Fûck Christmas.

I hope you don't work in the service industry..

fergiesfolly

It started feeling like Christmas to me when I was three.
Didn't take much notice before that to be honest.

retro:electro

Today when I finished my exams! Haven't had a drink since October. Going to decorate the tree tonight and have a glass of wine. Screw presents. Have some time off and a few friends are coming home for Xmas so am looking forward to the next week or two.

boobar

Up to my eyeballs at work and will be until the Tuesday evening. After that I hope to be able to enjoy a nice break until the 4th of January. Plenty of food, wine, relaxation.

Presents all sorted thankfully, visa card is going to burst into flames in January.

Antar Bolaeisk

It'll be feeling it on Sunday when I get home!

osarusan

I saw a good one on facebook today:

It's not christmas until I see Hans Gruber fall off the Nakatomi Plaza.

Its not Christmas until the Guinness ad airs. A masterpiece

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVudFaYSjq0

French_Girl

This Friday, when I'm officially off work for the holidays.

cowboyBuilder

From 8th December, don't know why, but in my head thats the official start of the Christmas hype ..

CFlat

French_Girl wrote: »

This Friday, when I'm officially off work for the holidays.

Bon vacances:)

CFlat

To me it's a weather thing. Ideally snow but at least cold enough that you have to wear gloves and a scarf. I was in Dublin this evening and it was so mild it just didn't feel Christmassy. I have all my shopping done too but not feeling it yet. Maybe next week...

I don't know what I'd do if I lived in one of those southern hemisphere countries this time of year.

The Backwards Man

Two minutes ago

ArtyC

Not feeling it at all his year, been a Crap year... Normally can pull myself out of it but finding it tough to do now.... Jealous of these jolly Christmas people 😫

_Whimsical_

I'm still waiting...

Gaygooner

Dec 15

Cupcake_Crisis

This is my first Christmas away from home so I don't feel Christmassy at all. Won't know what to do with myself on Christmas day

MaryAntoinette

When Ann Theresa the cuint put her tree up for show it was time.

Whyohwhy?

Not yet for me, no kids so don't be putting up a tree either. And it was 15 fcukin degrees at half two walking home from star wars earlier... Not Christmas weather at all. Maybe next week it'll kick in. A load of bollix tbh without kids that believe in the jolly fat fcuk in your house

Graces7

DEFTLEFTHAND wrote: »

I don't think everybody is nicer at all, the street violence and drunken brawls escalate around this time of year. There were terrible scenes on the streets of my hometown last Saturday night and there'll be more to come, I pity the gardai, I really do.

Totally agree. I intend to drop a Christmas card in at the local station. And I am never out at night and would never be.

Graces7

it goes in phases for me. First has been the Christmas Craft Fairs starting end of November.. vital fundraising for family working with the homeless.. last one was Macroom on Tuesday where I nearly had to take to a boat. Now as soon as my stock has dried out, I will move into my home Christmas... small tree, lights etc. Will be blessedly alone; am too old and exhausted to do more. Love the peace up here on the mountain.. a holy time..... The fun part is watching prices tumble as the Great Food Price War is ON! Roses etc now 4.99 and fruit and veg way down. Stocking up for the year! Love the shops at this time; all the lights and glitter.. For me a holy time...Love the day! Sharing a small turkey with my five rescued cats and dog.. they have it raw.. Good fire, snug and away from the weather.

Graces7

Cupcake_Crisis wrote: »

This is my first Christmas away from home so I don't feel Christmassy at all. Won't know what to do with myself on Christmas day

Enjoy it; if you are that way minded lots of hands needed at shelters and soup kitchens. I used to dread it as I am alone but age has settled that.

Cupcake_Crisis

Graces7 wrote: »

Enjoy it; if you are that way minded lots of hands needed at shelters and soup kitchens. I used to dread it as I am alone but age has settled that.

I shall be rounding up the other Irish in Toronto for a slap up Christmas dinner!! (I'm having dinner in a friends house and I'm bring the potatoes )

French_Girl

CFlat wrote:

Bon vacances

Merci, Monsieur.

Graces7

LIGHTS ARE UP and the big window looks a delight.. NB the lights from Penneys are grand but the ones from DEALZ flickered and died.. ah well! Will take them back as I have the receipt.

Paddy Samurai

Today

DavyD_83

I thought it was Christmas way back when Christmas FM started broadcasting, and then when we got our tree up and other little phases; but the last week hasn't felt at all like Christmas. Working long hours in an office just isn't that festive, no matter how many Christmas raffles HR runs
Hoping it'll all come back when I get out of work this evening and get first home to wife and daughter