Are you going to treat yourself this xmas

Artful_Badger · 25-11-2013 02:08PM

suicide_circus wrote: »

As an athiest and secularist, I don't get involved in this Christian/ former pagan festival as I don't want to be a massive hypocrite.

Whats hypocritical about enjoying Christmas as an atheist and secularist ?

kowloon · 25-11-2013 02:11PM

I plan on taking the plunge and buying myself a shiny new festivus pole.

biko · 25-11-2013 02:14PM

Probably not, I have most things I need and just can't muster up an excuse for an ipad.

Legs.Eleven · 25-11-2013 02:16PM

Artful_Badger wrote: »

Whats hypocritical about enjoying Christmas as an atheist and secularist ?

Don't even go there. Seriously.

Sleepy · 25-11-2013 02:22PM

Won't be treating myself to anything but the kids'll get what they asked Santa for and I'll find something sparkly for the other half.

ShadowHearth · 25-11-2013 02:24PM

I started small tradition last year. I get myself a Lego set for Xmas.

Nothing beats having a dinner on Xmas day and then just sit down in front of the Telly and building it.

I am not sure I will be bale to afford bigger set this year.

Artful_Badger · 25-11-2013 02:25PM

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

Don't even go there. Seriously.

Too late I'm there and waiting for an argument

Maximus Alexander · 25-11-2013 02:26PM

I need a new laptop, but I keep putting it off "When the next generation of chips come out, the laptop I'm looking at will be cheaper", I tell myself. But of course, that's still the case every time a new generation comes out. Might get it for a Christmas pressie to myself.

pundy · 25-11-2013 02:27PM

yeah, you'd have to at christmas - so booked a trip to Florida for January!

paulbok · 25-11-2013 02:33PM

Specialun wrote: »

I think i will

New ipad docking station..xbox and going to move the current tv to other room with xbox and get new 42inch tv

Ive worked hard all yr so fook you taxman.going to spend a few bob on myself besides bills and bailing out those bankers

Will you AH

New tv, X box and docking station will cost you the guts of €1200 so the 23% vat from that = €276 all for the taxman. He'll actually be happy your spending.

Now having pi$$€d in your cornflakes,

I think I'll treat myself to a pair of sensible shoes for work at Xmas.

Specialun · 25-11-2013 03:02PM

ShadowHearth wrote: »

I started small tradition last year. I get myself a Lego set for Xmas.

Nothing beats having a dinner on Xmas day and then just sit down in front of the Telly and building it.

I am not sure I will be bale to afford bigger set this year.

what a great idea. Thankyou kind sir

bnt · 25-11-2013 03:17PM

About the only Christmassy thing on the agenda is to pig out on a massive Stollen cake from Lidl. A kilogram of Marzipan-infused goodness for about €3.

LizT · 25-11-2013 03:29PM

Flying home for Christmas, can't wait. There's nothing I really want to treat myself to, will probably spend most of my money on presents (and a few drinks, would be rude not to)

foxyboxer · 25-11-2013 03:41PM

Getting the OH an iPad Air. I'll use it sometimes so I guess it's for me too in a sense.

I don't like getting presents for some reason, I'd derive greater pleasure from giving someone a nice present.

kowloon · 25-11-2013 04:56PM

foxyboxer wrote: »

I don't like getting presents for some reason, I'd derive greater pleasure from giving someone a nice present.

Present guilt, I get it too. The more thoughtful the present the worse it is.

foxyboxer · 25-11-2013 05:02PM

kowloon wrote: »

Present guilt, I get it too. The more thoughtful the present the worse it is.

Yep

remsburgsgirl · 25-11-2013 05:05PM

I love the Christmas holidays, I just hate the worry every year regarding having to spend money on gifts etc...myself & my husband haven't given gifts to each other for birthdays or Christmas in many years, our 1 year old doesn't understand Christmas this year (thank god) so it'd just be our eldest to do Santa for....oh and pressies for my husbands brothers kids...rich as bejesus & can't get away with not sending pressies to them...the pressure of spending money is something I hate & wish everyone I knew would agree not to exchange presents outside of immediate family altogether

But hey, we seem to struggle through it every year, I know there are people out there in much worse situations unfortunately

...On a lighter note, we get a new addition to the family for Christmas as this is when I am due...so I'll either be treating myself to something simple like putting my legs up to ease the time awaiting labour...treating myself to an epidural or some other form of pain relief...or treating myself to a ring cushion to sit on

homeless student · 25-11-2013 05:35PM

oh ill let loose alright

BobbyPropane · 25-11-2013 05:36PM

homeless student wrote: »

oh ill let loose alright

Not if your name has anything to say about it

anncoates · 25-11-2013 05:36PM

foxyboxer wrote: »

Getting the OH an iPad Air. I'll use it sometimes so I guess it's for me too in a sense.

I don't like getting presents for some reason, I'd derive greater pleasure from giving someone a nice present that's really for me.

Fixed.

BobbyPropane · 25-11-2013 05:39PM

suicide_circus wrote: »

As an athiest and secularist, I don't get involved in this Christian/ former pagan festival as I don't want to be a massive hypocrite.

Cut myself on that edginess

hsianloon · 25-11-2013 05:39PM

Was thinking of a nice watch for myself below 1k

Galwayguy35 · 25-11-2013 05:51PM

Pints on Christmas Eve and Stephens Day.

Maximus Alexander · 25-11-2013 07:12PM

suicide_circus wrote: »

As an athiest and secularist, I don't get involved in this Christian/ former pagan festival as I don't want to be a massive hypocrite.

Would the atheist club kick you out if you were to have a secular meal and piss up on the 25th of December? I'm not religious, but I still like fun.

Spring Onion · 25-11-2013 07:31PM

I am going to treat myself to a refreshing swim in Salthill with hundreds of other like minded people!! I started doing it a few years ago and I have to say it's a fantastic tradition. The craic is mighty down at Blackrock especially. The outpouring of festive cheer is a joy to behold. And loads of money collected for charity too, win-win.

My penis does shrivel up to 1cm and my balls disappear completely but they both re-appear around 4pm!

:P:D:eek::D:D;):D:):):confused:

SusieBlue · 25-11-2013 07:54PM

I'm buying myself some new Victoria's Secret pj's and a few new Yankee candles. Its the little things that make it special

meoklmrk91 · 25-11-2013 07:56PM

I am usually exceptionally good to myself for xmas, this year is tough though so won't be getting anything big, tbf I have pretty much everything I need, I have a laptop, ipad, iphone, big telly, PS3 and 360, I have a 3DS as well but I lost it, either that or it walked, being looking for the fecking thing for months.

This year for xmas I want a warm house, I want decent food, no trouble or arguments, lie ins, lazy days and maybe if I can swing it I want to get the last of us for the PS3.

McChubbin · 25-11-2013 07:57PM

Might be buying myself a new laptop depending on how I'm fixed for money but regardless, still gonna get some nice new festive pyjamas.

boobar · 25-11-2013 08:05PM

Well I'm treating everyone else so in January I'll pick myself up a shiny new laptop in the sales

Maire2009 · 25-11-2013 08:08PM

suicide_circus wrote: »

As an athiest and secularist, I don't get involved in this Christian/ former pagan festival as I don't want to be a massive hypocrite.

I celebrate it as Santa's Birthday - I'm all here for the holidays, the food, drink and having the craic with the family. I don't celebrate it as a Christian holiday but as family time and I'm not too bothered if it makes me a hypocrite - I was largely given the downtrodden Catholic upbringing so by gum I'm getting something back out of it

Are you going to treat yourself this xmas

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