Yeah I know "what do you mean Christmas?

fuzzywuzzy · 08-13-2009, 09:00 PM

Well this year We're having a christmas tree with presents. Just don't tell anymone from my congregation alright?

And I know that you all think it's too earliy and so forth but I thought within this economic climate we may have to get things ready just a little earlier this year. No credit card or money for last minute shopping this year.

Anyway I'm out of touch with all this stuff, what's a cheap way of celebrating the ocassion of the festival that is called Christmas?

Victoria · 08-14-2009, 02:28 AM

Well how many in your family..? You might like to try a secret santa idea set a price limit put all the names in a hat and everybody pulls out a name and buys only for that person upto the budget..

We had open house on boxing day and my friend and I used to share the cooking sometimes her mum would join us and also add a dish or two it just helps to share the finacial burden.

I still think the most special thing about it is spending time with your family and appreciating them taking the time to tell them how much they mean to you, after all you never know how long you have left together..

Barman · 08-14-2009, 02:32 AM

Just take a holiday to get away from it all, much cheaper.

fuzzywuzzy · 08-14-2009, 04:12 AM

Hmmm Barman we do that every year because we don't celebrate it . But I'm trying to be nice this year and give the kids the experience of what "everyone of my friends is on about" <------My sons words. but I'm not sure what he's picturing.
God I hope it's not snow and frosty the snowman.
Plus my new friend is right into it but he doesn't have kids of his own and well his own childhood maybe catching up with him.......

Victoria my own extended family does that and I don't think they are doing it this year ...appparently too many grumbles. I won't be spending Christmas with them. they want things so perfect that they forget why they are really there.( they do christmas thing.)

Boxing day is recovery day in Australia unless you're off to the Cricket.

see that's the problem I'm all out of the " it takes a day to tell someone what you mean to them". I have children at the age of 14 and 11 that still kiss me goodnight and hug me and tell me they love me. my 21 year old tells me he loves me all the time .......Last phone call " love you mum thanks for not being an idiot"

so it's going to be whole heartedly something that is just on the surface I think ....apart from the presents I guess. Oh well we'll see. My heart is not in any 'one' celebration so I'm struggling to see the point ...if you know what I mean? that's why I need help.

should we make them for each other? I guess keehan wants a new rabbit hutch his brother could make that at school ...HAH!! I think I have it. Maybe.

mrsK · 08-14-2009, 04:23 AM

Just spend the day with the kids & do what they want for the day.
You may be suprised how simple it all turns out.

We like to give IOU's for when the kids can think what they would really like.

qsducks · 08-14-2009, 04:27 AM

At least you can celebrate Christmas in warm weather...we'll be cold.

hoppy · 08-14-2009, 05:17 AM

My family has increased too much for gifts. We just get together for a light lunch and to visit. Some members feel the need to give everyone something, usually some little thing they made, or a book or something. Others bring a food item or nothing at all. Don't matter. It's being together awhile that's important.

qsducks · 08-14-2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hoppy

My family has increased too much for gifts. We just get together for a light lunch and to visit. Some members feel the need to give everyone something, usually some little thing they made, or a book or something. Others bring a food item or nothing at all. Don't matter. It's being together awhile that's important.

We do a pollyanna...pick a name from a hat & celebrate at my parents house...complete chaos. Everyone brings a dish. I already know what I'm bringing this year.....

hoppy · 08-14-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by qsducks

We do a pollyanna...pick a name from a hat & celebrate at my parents house...complete chaos. Everyone brings a dish. I already know what I'm bringing this year.....

Well, what?

qsducks · 08-14-2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by hoppy

Well, what?

Chocolate Mudslide pie & I made these roasted potatoes w/onions last night...really delish...gone in 5 min.

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fuzzywuzzy Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: victoria Posts: 1,698	Yeah I know "what do you mean Christmas? Well this year We're having a christmas tree with presents. Just don't tell anymone from my congregation alright? And I know that you all think it's too earliy and so forth but I thought within this economic climate we may have to get things ready just a little earlier this year. No credit card or money for last minute shopping this year. Anyway I'm out of touch with all this stuff, what's a cheap way of celebrating the ocassion of the festival that is called Christmas? __________________ "It requires strength of character to act upon one's ideas; it requires no less strength of character to resist being seduced by them." "But if I hurt you? I'd make wine from your tears"
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Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 721	Re: Yeah I know "what do you mean Christmas? Well how many in your family..? You might like to try a secret santa idea set a price limit put all the names in a hat and everybody pulls out a name and buys only for that person upto the budget.. We had open house on boxing day and my friend and I used to share the cooking sometimes her mum would join us and also add a dish or two it just helps to share the finacial burden. I still think the most special thing about it is spending time with your family and appreciating them taking the time to tell them how much they mean to you, after all you never know how long you have left together..
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fuzzywuzzy Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: victoria Posts: 1,698	Re: Yeah I know "what do you mean Christmas? Hmmm Barman we do that every year because we don't celebrate it . But I'm trying to be nice this year and give the kids the experience of what "everyone of my friends is on about" <------My sons words. but I'm not sure what he's picturing. God I hope it's not snow and frosty the snowman. Plus my new friend is right into it but he doesn't have kids of his own and well his own childhood maybe catching up with him....... Victoria my own extended family does that and I don't think they are doing it this year ...appparently too many grumbles. I won't be spending Christmas with them. they want things so perfect that they forget why they are really there.( they do christmas thing.) Boxing day is recovery day in Australia unless you're off to the Cricket. see that's the problem I'm all out of the " it takes a day to tell someone what you mean to them". I have children at the age of 14 and 11 that still kiss me goodnight and hug me and tell me they love me. my 21 year old tells me he loves me all the time .......Last phone call " love you mum thanks for not being an idiot" so it's going to be whole heartedly something that is just on the surface I think ....apart from the presents I guess. Oh well we'll see. My heart is not in any 'one' celebration so I'm struggling to see the point ...if you know what I mean? that's why I need help. should we make them for each other? I guess keehan wants a new rabbit hutch his brother could make that at school ...HAH!! I think I have it. Maybe. __________________ "It requires strength of character to act upon one's ideas; it requires no less strength of character to resist being seduced by them." "But if I hurt you? I'd make wine from your tears"
Local Time: 11:05 AM Local Date: 11-22-2009

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mrsK Why Hurt Others? Yes You. Supporting Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,535	Re: Yeah I know "what do you mean Christmas? Just spend the day with the kids & do what they want for the day. You may be suprised how simple it all turns out. We like to give IOU's for when the kids can think what they would really like. __________________ God it is hot
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hoppy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,518	Re: Yeah I know "what do you mean Christmas? My family has increased too much for gifts. We just get together for a light lunch and to visit. Some members feel the need to give everyone something, usually some little thing they made, or a book or something. Others bring a food item or nothing at all. Don't matter. It's being together awhile that's important.
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