Opting out of Christmas
Discussion
My family and I are all now adults so just buy what we want the rest of the year
At Christmas now we come together, give my mum time off from cooking etc and go to a fantastic spa hotel in Pembrokeshire, with a 38c infinity pool, 4 course dinner Christmas Day and no phones, only very small presents if anything at all
In the run up there’s no stress of going to the shops full of people or getting in all the foods you want, all the booze etc
It leaves time to do those really nice Christmas ideas like going to the Christmas market, going out for some Crisp winter walks with mulled wine and minced pies after
It’s awesome, I never use the after shaves etc that I used to get for Christmas.
Christmas is a time for spending with people and good spirits not giving pointless gifts
At Christmas now we come together, give my mum time off from cooking etc and go to a fantastic spa hotel in Pembrokeshire, with a 38c infinity pool, 4 course dinner Christmas Day and no phones, only very small presents if anything at all
In the run up there’s no stress of going to the shops full of people or getting in all the foods you want, all the booze etc
It leaves time to do those really nice Christmas ideas like going to the Christmas market, going out for some Crisp winter walks with mulled wine and minced pies after
It’s awesome, I never use the after shaves etc that I used to get for Christmas.
Christmas is a time for spending with people and good spirits not giving pointless gifts
Edited by Nickbrapp on Saturday 13th October 22:39
Nickbrapp said:
My family and I are all now adults so just buy what we want the rest of the year
At Christmas now we come together, give my mum time off from cooking etc and go to a fantastic spa hotel in Pembrokeshire, with a 38c infinity pool, 4 course dinner Christmas Day and no phones, only very small presents if anything at all
In the run up there’s no stress of going to the shops full of people or getting in all the foods you want, all the booze etc
It leaves time to do those really nice Christmas ideas like going to the Christmas market, going out for some Crisp winter walks with mulled wine and minced pies after
It’s awesome, I never use the after shaves etc that I used to get for Christmas.
Christmas is a time for spending with people and good spirits not giving pointless gifts
That sounds perfect. At Christmas now we come together, give my mum time off from cooking etc and go to a fantastic spa hotel in Pembrokeshire, with a 38c infinity pool, 4 course dinner Christmas Day and no phones, only very small presents if anything at all
In the run up there’s no stress of going to the shops full of people or getting in all the foods you want, all the booze etc
It leaves time to do those really nice Christmas ideas like going to the Christmas market, going out for some Crisp winter walks with mulled wine and minced pies after
It’s awesome, I never use the after shaves etc that I used to get for Christmas.
Christmas is a time for spending with people and good spirits not giving pointless gifts
Edited by Nickbrapp on Saturday 13th October 22:39
I see the madness has already begun at my local town. It's been a struggle to get parked at the shops for everyday items the last few weeks.
I can't stand the materialistic nonsense it brings. There are a few young children in our family (including our four year old), so they will get some pressies. The adults won't be getting anything
.
I like the time when the family come together, but this can be done at any time if the year really.
I can't understand why people go mad with the spending. I think some put themselves into debt because of Christmas.
It's far too commercial though.
I can't stand the materialistic nonsense it brings. There are a few young children in our family (including our four year old), so they will get some pressies. The adults won't be getting anything
.I like the time when the family come together, but this can be done at any time if the year really.
I can't understand why people go mad with the spending. I think some put themselves into debt because of Christmas.
It's far too commercial though.
No thanks. My relatives used this charity stuff as an excuse not to send cards
"We're not sending cards this year were donating it to charity"
A pack of cards is 99p... very charitable.
I for one will blow an amazing amount at Christmas. I'll eat so much different cheese I'll have a blocked artery, ill get into wine, beer, pies, cakes. I'll even buy the biggest turkey available. I love Christmas, give all year round to charity, why cancel Christmas for it? Just an excuse for bahumbugs. Do both. I donate a few toys to the toys for kids thing the radio does every year as then it's not cash going to pay wages, a kid somewhere actually gets something. A bit of magic for everyone.
Now when does the Christmas cheese selections come in lol mmmm
"We're not sending cards this year were donating it to charity"
A pack of cards is 99p... very charitable.
I for one will blow an amazing amount at Christmas. I'll eat so much different cheese I'll have a blocked artery, ill get into wine, beer, pies, cakes. I'll even buy the biggest turkey available. I love Christmas, give all year round to charity, why cancel Christmas for it? Just an excuse for bahumbugs. Do both. I donate a few toys to the toys for kids thing the radio does every year as then it's not cash going to pay wages, a kid somewhere actually gets something. A bit of magic for everyone.
Now when does the Christmas cheese selections come in lol mmmm
I've enjoyed Christmas a lot more since having kids. It really is a holiday about them.
I exchange gifts with my parents, but try to request things now, as it's nearly always naff otherwise. My dad only requests consumables so it's a tub of nuts usually. My sibling and I don't bother with it as it's usually just chocolates which we could buy ourselves, but still do with each other's kids.
I exchange gifts with my parents, but try to request things now, as it's nearly always naff otherwise. My dad only requests consumables so it's a tub of nuts usually. My sibling and I don't bother with it as it's usually just chocolates which we could buy ourselves, but still do with each other's kids.
Christmas in our house is annoying, and ridiculous. We have a 5yr and an 18mth old, and they're the only grandchildren of both sets of grandparents, so they get spoilt, and everyone goes over the top. Between my wife, the parents, and other family members, our house looked like a Smyth's store on boxing day. And it's too much for the kids too. Last year my son opened half his presents off us, and then stopped, he was overwhelmed and it was all too much.
He still has presents from last Christmas he hasn't got to play with yet, we're a busy family so he doesn't get much spare time.
If it was my choice, everything would be limited. I've tried to get the point across to people, but I get ignored. No doubt this year will be no different.
He still has presents from last Christmas he hasn't got to play with yet, we're a busy family so he doesn't get much spare time.
If it was my choice, everything would be limited. I've tried to get the point across to people, but I get ignored. No doubt this year will be no different.
My kids are adults now so Christmas for us has lost a bit of its fun as it was generally about the kids, however we have a grandson now so with him around it is more about him, however we do like it as an opportunity to get family round for a big meal and a fun evening, but it is all a bit bittersweet as my dad died 4 years ago this Christmas eve so it has lost its shine for us a bit and there is always that hanging over the family but we don't let it ruin the day.
We don't go all out, we don't spend fortunes, we never have, I'm not fussed about a big pressie from the wife, this year we have agreed to a £20 limit, I would rather have the money towards a nice holiday, the majority of the spend goes on food.
Last year it was just me, the wife and the youngest with friends and family over in the evening, this year it is me, the wife, both daughters one boyfriend, grandson (son in law is a head chef so is working but will probably come over in the evening), my mum and possibly the MIL (however she has to check what the BIL and what his family are doing, f
k knows why but then he is the favourite!!), in the evening the wifes best friend and her 19yo son will likely be over.
It will be interesting as we only have a small house so as well as the above there will be our 3 dogs, my daughters dog, my mums dog and also we are dog sitting, so it is likely to be quite hectic, but it'll be fun.
We don't go all out, we don't spend fortunes, we never have, I'm not fussed about a big pressie from the wife, this year we have agreed to a £20 limit, I would rather have the money towards a nice holiday, the majority of the spend goes on food.
Last year it was just me, the wife and the youngest with friends and family over in the evening, this year it is me, the wife, both daughters one boyfriend, grandson (son in law is a head chef so is working but will probably come over in the evening), my mum and possibly the MIL (however she has to check what the BIL and what his family are doing, f
k knows why but then he is the favourite!!), in the evening the wifes best friend and her 19yo son will likely be over.It will be interesting as we only have a small house so as well as the above there will be our 3 dogs, my daughters dog, my mums dog and also we are dog sitting, so it is likely to be quite hectic, but it'll be fun.
Wildcat45 said:
That sounds perfect.
It really is, we go down Christmas Eve, have some mulled wine and mince pies, they have some carols by the big open fire that looks out across the harbour and go to bed no stressChritmas day we have breakfast, chill in the lounge playing some games or chatting reading etc then have lunch, the evening is more of the same with some buffet stuff like smoked salmon and cheese etc before a few drinks more games and any presents
The hotel gives you a small gift bag of local produce too, then the owner dresses up as Santa to say hi to the kids if there are any
Christmas is st, never really liked it as a Kid, Hate it as a adult.
Cant believe the amount of money people waste on unnecessary st, then complain they have no money.
Hate Birthdays too, why do i want to celebrate the fact I'm a year older? (is it that much of an achievement?)
I try to go away on holiday on my own for my birthday to stop people fussing over my age!
t, never really liked it as a Kid, Hate it as a adult. Cant believe the amount of money people waste on unnecessary s
t, then complain they have no money.Hate Birthdays too, why do i want to celebrate the fact I'm a year older? (is it that much of an achievement?)
I try to go away on holiday on my own for my birthday to stop people fussing over my age!
skinnyman said:
If it was my choice, everything would be limited. I've tried to get the point across to people, but I get ignored. No doubt this year will be no different.
We have similar. Also quite a constant battle to stop them buying stuff every month. And what arrived yesterday? Two more cuddly toys. And two weeks ago? A little game for him. No matter how much we say he is happy just to spend time with them, they want to buy him a toy or something. Drives me mad. And I too will try to tell them he doesn't need as much from them, but about three months ago my parents were already telling me some of the things they have got him for Christmas......
SCEtoAUX said:
FN2TypeR said:
I'll be spending Christmas Day on my own. I may walk to the boozer for a few beers, I may not; will see how I feel on the day.
Present wise everybody can GTF, I won't be spending a penny and I expect nothing from others. My family are in Huddersfield and I'm in Aberdeen, I'll be down there for a few beers over new year but that's about the extent of my holiday cheer.
Bah humbug
Good man. Present wise everybody can GTF, I won't be spending a penny and I expect nothing from others. My family are in Huddersfield and I'm in Aberdeen, I'll be down there for a few beers over new year but that's about the extent of my holiday cheer.
Bah humbug
Mince Pies on Special Offer FFS! In October!
Don't get me wrong, I do like mince pies! And I'll have a couple of pint's with mates and family, but it's too OTT now for me, I've more than had enough by the time it actually arrives!!
Bah Humbug!!
DoubleD said:
What a cheerful bunch we are
TBH I split up with my girlfriend of seven years last November, her family was always big on Christmas as they are scattered around all over the place so every year was a big get together/event, the years that didn't happen she press ganged me in to heading back home to see my family, I guess that I'm a fool to my self, but y'know, awt for an easy life.I was hoping for some peace on Christmas Day after we split up but all I got from my family was the "oh you're alone come down and join us" line and I, like a mug, caved. I didn't really enjoy it at all, between the festivities, which I have never really liked anyway and the frankly appalling line of questioning about the details of my relationship break down (which they didn't get, but not for a lack of trying) I was in a thoroughly bad mood come December 28th and my flight back up here to Aberdeen so this year it's:
Curry
Beer
Boxer shorts
Sofa
Computer games
Ho ho ho
Edited by FN2TypeR on Sunday 14th October 19:07
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