Presents under the Christmas tree

Pazaz 21 · 17-12-2006 3:06pm #1

Why are people so obsessed with having presents under the tree ?

I've already got my Christmas presents, money, clothes, etc, but my mother keeps saying to me that "their isn't anything under the christmas tree for you". I just say so what, i already have what i want but she keeps going on about it.

Anybody else encounter anything like this?

fade2black · 17-12-2006 3:06pm

This seems to be a pointless rant.

Rhyme · 17-12-2006 3:08pm

Tradition.

I'd rather the anticipation (i'm 20 by the way) and then getting and giving gifts. The waiting, for me, is as much a part of Christmas as the tree itself.

SpitfireIV · 17-12-2006 3:08pm

Pazaz 21 wrote:

I've already got my Christmas presents, money, clothes, etc

WHAT? Santa came early to you.......how did you manage that??

Ah no, I'd sooner wait, I'm 23 and like the idea of having to wait until Christmas day, guess its the kid in me.

Pazaz 21 · 17-12-2006 3:08pm

fade2black wrote:

This seems to be a pointless rant.

Not so, i'm just trying to find out if this is a common thing or if my mother is just a raving lunatic. :rolleyes:

Terry · 17-12-2006 3:10pm

that seemed like a pointless reply.

in all my years living alone, i've never had a christmas tree, let alone any presents to put beneath one. some people just like the sentimental aspect of it.

fade2black · 17-12-2006 3:12pm

Seriously...is it just me or is there really no issue here...you seem a bit spoilt to be honest. You've already got your presents, your clothes, your money and you think your mother is a lunatic cause she'd like you to have a present under the tree??

Pazaz 21 · 17-12-2006 3:13pm

Ya, i guess she is just trying to be traditonal and sentimental.

I feel bad now:(

Thanks for the replies (Well most of them anyway, you know who you are)

faceman · 17-12-2006 3:13pm

I like the whole famliy aspect of it. Its a family occasion which nowadays is becoming rarer and rarer.

The tradition in my ranch is that the whole family opens the presents together after brekkie while stupood xmas jingles are playing and granny is stinkin.

Then again i hate when people know what pressies they are getting in advance or get their pressies before christmas day. If tradition be followed, its not like the 3 wise men said "sod goin to nazareth, lets just give Jo and Mary the kid's pressie now and they can change it if they want"!!

However im off on hols for xmas this year so sod the tradition in 06!

bluto63 · 17-12-2006 3:56pm

I like having them under the tree and then trying to guess what they are. The leadup to Christmas is just as good IMO

senordingdong · 17-12-2006 5:20pm

It's tradition....as already said the anticipation is part of the 'buzz'.
That said though...I hate when I'm asked what I want.
Getting a 'surprise' was always the best way about it.

johnny_ultimate · 17-12-2006 5:28pm

Yeah the waiting is probably the best part. Even if you know what you're getting, it's always a good feeling to get a present bright and breezy on Christmas morning.

Ruu_Old · 17-12-2006 5:29pm

bluto63 wrote:

I like having them under the tree and then trying to guess what they are. The leadup to Christmas is just as good IMO

Aye, same as here.

User45701 · 17-12-2006 5:41pm

Im not too much into the whole presents under the tree either i mean if someone asks me what i want ill just say a computer part they give me cash i order if komplett or elara then connect it the day it arrives... or go to the pub tonite with the money
the whole presents the tree thing is a it to much "old values family fun" for my taste

biko · 17-12-2006 9:10pm

Whenever I celebrate Christmas at home it always nice to see the presents under the tree.

Terry · 17-12-2006 10:12pm

biko wrote:

Whenever I celebrate Christmas at home it always nice to see the presents under the tree.

when do you usually celebrate it?

Zapp Brannigan · 17-12-2006 10:44pm

I love having presents under the tree. Its always great to look at em and get all excited. Though my current Christmas tree's lower branches are very low so all the pressies are to the side of it.

Heyes · 17-12-2006 11:28pm

julep wrote:

that seemed like a pointless reply.

in all my years living alone, i've never had a christmas tree, let alone any presents to put beneath one. some people just like the sentimental aspect of it.

No Tree ??

Terry · 17-12-2006 11:29pm

i really don't see the point.
i have no need to decorate my house for one month a year.

Heyes · 17-12-2006 11:34pm

julep wrote:

i really don't see the point.
i have no need to decorate my house for one month a year.

Not find it lifts spirits and just is nice.... suppose dont really have a valid reason for it, just always thought it was nice. Ill be in my own place next year, and defo will still be getting a tree.

Terry · 17-12-2006 11:37pm

I'm not really full of festive cheer. I'm more of a scrooge type person. the scrooge before he turned pussy after seeing the three ghosts..

Sleipnir · 17-12-2006 11:40pm

julep wrote:

i really don't see the point.
i have no need to decorate my house for one month a year.

I have no need to decorate my house.....ever.
Or wear underwear.
Or wash myself really.

My point is, just because you don't see "a need" doesn't mean it's not a good thing.

I would hate to live with someone who didn't care about christmas.

emeraldstar · 18-12-2006 1:34am

julep wrote:

in all my years living alone, i've never had a christmas tree, let alone any presents to put beneath one. some people just like the sentimental aspect of it.

aw that's sad

I know you'll say you don't think so, but to me it's a lil depressing. Christmas is the nicest time of the year for me. I love it.

JC 2K3 · 18-12-2006 1:44am

faceman wrote:

Then again i hate when people know what pressies they are getting in advance or get their pressies before christmas day. If tradition be followed, its not like the 3 wise men said "sod goin to nazareth, lets just give Jo and Mary the kid's pressie now and they can change it if they want"!!

*Bethlehem......

JC 2K3 · 18-12-2006 1:49am

Sleipnir wrote:

I have no need to decorate my house.....ever.
Or wear underwear.
Or wash myself really.

My point is, just because you don't see "a need" doesn't mean it's not a good thing.

I would hate to live with someone who didn't care about christmas.

Jesus, that sounds like an attack on him, lighten up!

I hate overzealous Christmas celebrators. Christmas is the one time in the year where people don't accept it if you don't conform to doing things a certain way.

Terry · 18-12-2006 2:14am

Sleipnir wrote:

I have no need to decorate my house.....ever.
Or wear underwear.
Or wash myself really.

My point is, just because you don't see "a need" doesn't mean it's not a good thing.

I would hate to live with someone who didn't care about christmas.

the thing is, i do see a need to wash myself and change my underwear. that's a personal hygiene thing and has nothing to do with christmas. unless you're the type of person who only washes themself and changes underwear at christmas. if so, then i would question your sanity.
christmas and personal hygiene have absolutely nothing to do with each other.

the Shades · 18-12-2006 2:15am

Hmmm... my Dad argues every year that if we put the presents under the tree it's tempting burglars to come in and steal them. Hasn't heppened once in about twenty years but he'll still say it. All part of the tradition of Christmas and quite frankly if there wasn't something under the tree for me I'd feel really left out on Christmas morning, that and my Mum would probably be giving me one of hers and telling me to open it. Some traditions just work because they're a simple pleasure.

biko · 18-12-2006 2:17am

julep wrote:

when do you usually celebrate it?

I am away travelling for the holidays every second year.

Tar.Aldarion · 18-12-2006 2:27am

Always under the tree,good fun.
Maybe not this year, we may not put up a tree.

Sparky · 18-12-2006 2:36am

As a kid it was great to get up early on the 25th and find your presents under the tree.As we grew older, you would either wake up to find a slight weight of a present on the bed, or in the way towards the door for you to trip over. At the moment the only things that really get put under the tree is the selection boxes, certain clothes etc.

I must say I do miss the whole feeling like a child experience at Christmas. It was a great feeling. Now I like to see it in the younger kids on how they get really excited.
I just really look forward to Christmas now as a good time with the family and a few friends and for a decent rest.

Terry · 18-12-2006 2:59am

biko wrote:

I am away travelling for the holidays every second year.

I'm not picking on you or anything, but what do you mean by "The Holidays"?

nah. i'm just being a prick. this is an Irish board. we call it christmas and you insult me by not calling it christmas and calling it "the holidays".

Tar.Aldarion · 18-12-2006 3:12am

It's xmas.

Terry · 18-12-2006 3:20am

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

It's xmas.

ahh, piss off you nazi transgender wannabe Galwayman.

Rabies · 18-12-2006 3:24am

julep wrote:

in all my years living alone, i've never had a christmas tree, let alone any presents to put beneath one. some people just like the sentimental aspect of it.

I moved out of home last year. Spent my first christmas in my own place. Was sharing with my brother. Both of us would work long hours and nearly 7 days a week. We never put up any decorations.
Christmas eve was like a normal night. Went to my parents house the next morning and had a traditional christmas day. Then back home to get ready for work the next day

This christmas I have moved to New Zealand. A month ago I moved in to a new apartment. Sharing with a London girl I never see. Not putting up any decorations. Doubt if she is. Would have got her a card or something if I knew the girl, but I don't.
Don't know what she is doing for christmas, but she is staying in the country.
Im flying to Perth in a few days and back after the New Year so I'm not too worried what she does.

julep wrote:

ahh, piss off you nazi transgender wannabe Galwayman.

Personal abuse and no christmas spirt, you should get banned

Terry · 18-12-2006 3:33am

Rabies wrote:

I moved out of home last year. Spent my first christmas in my own place. Was sharing with my brother. Both of us would work long hours and nearly 7 days a week. We never put up any decorations.
Christmas eve was like a normal night. Went to my parents house the next morning and had a traditional christmas day. Then back home to get ready for work the next day

This christmas I have moved to New Zealand. A month ago I moved in to a new apartment. Sharing with a London girl I never see. Not putting up any decorations. Doubt if she is. Would have got her a card or something if I knew the girl, but I don't.
Don't know what she is doing for christmas, but she is staying in the country.
Im flying to Perth in a few days and back after the New Year so I'm not too worried what she does.

in all fairness, I do spend christmas eve with all my friends in my local. they all come bak from various parts of the country and the world at large to spend christmas at home and it is good to see them all.
on the other hand, bah humbug.

Rabies · 18-12-2006 3:35am

That is one thing I will miss this year. First time I won't get to catch up with with old friends on chistmas eve in our local.
But I do get to spend christmas in the sun and on the beach with friends, so I can't complain too much

Tar.Aldarion · 18-12-2006 3:51am

I am terribly offended by Julep's post and await his demodding.

Rabies · 18-12-2006 3:53am

There there, don't cry. K will get him.

http://www.royal-miniature-society.org.uk/images/A%20Shoulder%20to%20Cry%20On.jpg

Ruu_Old · 18-12-2006 3:55am

How long have you got to wait? It might be a while.

pbsuxok1znja4r · 18-12-2006 4:46am

julep wrote:

I'm not really full of festive cheer. I'm more of a scrooge type person. the scrooge before he turned pussy after seeing the three ghosts..

Terry · 18-12-2006 2:26pm

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

I am terribly offended by Julep's post and await his demodding.

i sincerely apologise and promise not to do it again.

today

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scojones · 18-12-2006 5:59pm

Bad taste julep. Regular posters have been banned for less. julep banned for being a grumpy bastard.

Sleipnir · 18-12-2006 10:02pm

julep wrote:

christmas and personal hygiene have absolutely nothing to do with each other.

CHRIST!!!! REALLY!??? I thought they went hand-in-hand. Honestly!

julep wrote:

the thing is, i do see a need to wash myself and change my underwear. that's a personal hygiene thing and has nothing to do with christmas. unless you're the type of person who only washes themself and changes underwear at christmas. if so, then i would question your sanity.

While you were taking that literally, the point was skilfully sneaking away....

johnnyrotten · 19-12-2006 9:51am

julep wrote:

that seemed like a pointless reply.

in all my years living alone, i've never had a christmas tree, let alone any presents to put beneath one. some people just like the sentimental aspect of it.

julep wrote:

i really don't see the point.
i have no need to decorate my house for one month a year.

Bah Humbug!

Terry · 19-12-2006 10:05am

I actually got great kudos for my portrayal of scrooge once.
then i decided not to ever act again because i don't like kudos.

Rabies · 19-12-2006 10:06am

Portrayal?
Was scrooge not based on you?

Terry · 19-12-2006 10:12am

probably. it wasn't much of a stretch playing him.

joebhoy1916 · 19-12-2006 10:34am

Sleipnir wrote:

I would hate to live with someone who didn't care about christmas.

I honestly dont have any tree or nothing up.

BobTheBeat · 19-12-2006 10:57am

I must admit I miss the real excitement of Christmas, even though we still continue the tradition of presents under the tree and not opening them until christmas morning.

Nowadays, my mam will ask me what I actually want for christmas. No such thing as a real surprise anymore. However I must say, I do appreciate the time of year more these days than ever before.

Presents under the Christmas tree

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