Do you actually like Xmas Day?

Try_harder · 24-12-2018 12:09AM #1

Bit of an anticlimax for me tbf

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 24-12-2018 12:13AM

Love it. It's the start of Christmas for us. Family days, long walks with the kids, good food and good fun for at least a week.

3rdDegree · 24-12-2018 12:17AM

Yep, nice to spend time with the family. Always good. I guess we're very lucky. Others aren't and find Christmas tough for various reasons.

orourkeda1977 · 24-12-2018 12:22AM

I'll definitely need a **** at some point

Spanish Eyes · 24-12-2018 12:27AM

Hate it. for many reasons. False jollity kills me. There are now three empty chairs at our Christmas Dinner. Fk that it is awful.

But for those who enjoy. Happy Christmas.

Sardonicat · 24-12-2018 12:33AM

Hate it. For similar reasons as above.

Also have a plethora of toxic relatives who persist in not dying off and vacating chairs. If I don't have to spend the day with any of them I can get through it. Managed to pull a stroke this year and avoided the poison.

Spanish Eyes · 24-12-2018 12:39AM

Sardonicat wrote: »

Hate it. For similar reasons as above.

Also have a plethora of toxic relatives who persist in not dying off and vacating chairs. If I don't have to spend the day with any of them I can get through it. Managed to pull a stroke this year and avoided the poison.

Just to say, the missing chairs in our house mean tears and trauma for missing those we loved.

Different story if they are not on your loved list.

Beasty · 24-12-2018 12:48AM

Well I wish it could be Christmas everyday.
When the kids start singing and the band begins to play.
Oh I wish it could be Christmas everyday.
Let the bells ring out for Christmas.....

Jessie Belle · 24-12-2018 12:49AM

Yes.

beertons · 24-12-2018 12:53AM

Yes. It's a day off, and because of nearly everywhere closed, I know the phone won't ring about a breakdown.

gifted · 24-12-2018 12:53AM

Best day of the year....

Sardonicat · 24-12-2018 12:54AM

Spanish Eyes wrote: »

Sardonicat wrote: »

Hate it. For similar reasons as above.

Also have a plethora of toxic relatives who persist in not dying off and vacating chairs. If I don't have to spend the day with any of them I can get through it. Managed to pull a stroke this year and avoided the poison.

Just to say, the missing chairs in our house mean tears and trauma for missing those we loved.

Different story if they are not on your loved list.

Oh I get that, Spanish, I've got those missing chairs . Christmas is always something to be got through when you have those no matter what else is going on in your life and is far far worse than any extraneous bull**** because those seats will never be filled. I find having toxic assholes taking up space round my table make those empty seats seem emptier, but at least thay wont be an issue this year.
Hope you get through it OK this year and have the best Christmas you can.

Cutie 3.14 · 24-12-2018 12:55AM

I do like it, but at the same time it’s like a really boring Sunday and you can’t even go anywhere to get rid of the boredom because everywhere is closed.

touts · 24-12-2018 12:55AM

Used to.

Now I'm the host so it's a day of cooking, cleaning and serving people who are having a great time.

qo2cj1dsne8y4k · 24-12-2018 12:57AM

I do my best to have a nice day, whoever/wherever I spend it. It isn’t the same anymore but different isn’t always bad.

freshpopcorn · 24-12-2018 12:59AM

I like the day but I prefer the lead up!

Johnnyhpipe · 24-12-2018 12:59AM

Jaz between this and thejournal there’s some mountain of miserable bastards online

Spanish Eyes · 24-12-2018 01:02AM

Sardonicat wrote: »

Oh I get that, Spanish, I've got those missing chairs . Christmas is always something to be got through when you have those no matter what else is going on in your life and is far far worse than any extraneous bull**** because those seats will never be filled. I find having toxic assholes taking up space round my table make those empty seats seem emptier, but at least thay wont be an issue this year.
Hope you get through it OK this year and have the best Christmas you can.

Thank you Sardonicat. I think you do get it. Thanks for that.

Pretzill · 24-12-2018 01:11AM

Christmas days are becoming quieter - (empty chairs too

) I still enjoy the day and try to make a feast - I particularly enjoy a Christmas morning walk, there's always a new light feeling - I think it's largely to do with solstice -

mrmorgan · 24-12-2018 01:15AM

despise it, a whole load of nonsense about nothing.

is to fills peoples egos if anything and looking for kudos off other people

P_1 · 24-12-2018 01:17AM

Can't stand it. It's usually the peak of my SAD too. Trying something different for it this year and will be taking advantage of the empty streets in town

Sardonicat · 24-12-2018 01:17AM

mrmorgan wrote: »

despise it, a whole load of nonsense about nothing.

is to fills peoples egos if anything and looking for kudos off other people

Facebook opportunities. God spare us.

mrmorgan · 24-12-2018 01:18AM

Sardonicat wrote: »

Facebook opportunities. God spare us.

god yes... people trying to say they have the happiest family in the world

FBWT · 24-12-2018 01:18AM

I find this time of year to be hard. My father's birthday would have been last week, and his anniversary is in 3 weeks, so Christmas brings a whole load of emotions. We all do our best to genuinely enjoy the day and each other's company, but we all miss him dearly. He's never far from our thoughts, but I miss him particularly so at Christmas.

Sardonicat · 24-12-2018 01:19AM

P_1 wrote: »

Can't stand it. It's usually the peak of my SAD too. Trying something different for it this year and will be taking advantage of the empty streets in town

Good luck. Hope you can get some enjoyment on the day.

Larbre34 · 24-12-2018 01:20AM

Take the damn chairs away. We've all lost people, my wife and I both had bereavements during the year and in both cases they'd be horrified if they thought we were keening for them on Christmas day.

Yes they'll be missed, remember them in how they lived, not how they died. Tell stories, raise a glass to their memories and how they helped shape your life. Its the best way to demonstrate the lesson of life to young people.

Even if Christmas isnt your thing, make it a peaceful day for yourself and count your blessings.

TheIrishGrover · 24-12-2018 01:20AM

I genuinely do like Christmas. I like being with family and friends. We all have times when we are lonely and I understand how, for some people, it can be a hard time of year. Especially if loss has been recent. But, for me, it is a time of acknowledging the loss but celebrating what you have: Friends and family.

Every year people say Christmas is getting more and more consumerist but that's up to ourselves to solve. My family limits the presents to one per sibling (Or child) totaling max of 30 euro each. I have 10 siblings/nieces/nephews and a parent so I know I'm going to spend a max of 400 quid including for me mam so the consumerist nature is out of it. There is no escalation of presents/costs.

I do enjoy seeing the reaction on people's faces as they open presents far more than actually opening my presents (I know that's a cliche but hey).

If you have a problem with the consumerism of Christmas remember that nobody is putting a gun to your head.
If you have a problem with the forced cheer of Christmas remember that it's not all forced.
If you have a problem with the religious nature of Christmas remove it. Just think of this as a time of year to celebrate your friends and family. I have been an atheist for over 30 years and love Christmas.
If you have a problem due to loss and the expected cheeriness of Christmas then try to take this as a time to reflect on what you had and what you still have and I hope you have people who can help you through.

So to all I genuinely do wish you all a happy Christmas. Remember your loved ones gone and enjoy your loved ones still here.....

Now New Years on the other hand....... That's a load of sh*t...... lol

Sardonicat · 24-12-2018 01:24AM

mrmorgan wrote: »

Sardonicat wrote: »

Facebook opportunities. God spare us.

god yes... people trying to say they have the happiest family in the world

Ha ha. I scuppered a few people's opportunity to engage in that self delusion/promotion this year.
Tis the season to be fake and pretend you're a decent human being? Not at my expense sunshine. Only genuine folk need be around me at Christmas.

oceanman · 24-12-2018 01:25AM

a build up for months for the most boring day of the year...I guess you love it or hate it!

Itssoeasy · 24-12-2018 01:29AM

No not really. I prefer today and Christmas Eve to Christmas Day. It's a lot of ****e talk and pretend happiness that isn't real with family members you don't see from end of the year to next. Also, I my grandfather died nine years ago on the 23rd of December so christmas lost a lot of joy that day.

Nettlles · 24-12-2018 01:33AM

I usually work so whatever. I don't mind working either.

Do you actually like Xmas Day?

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