Why do you hate Christmas??

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:21 am

Susie Q, if you're referring to my BAH HUMBUG thread, it's done tongue-in-cheek. for laughs. in fact, it's hilarious!

:-4 ...i hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

santa · Post by **santa** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:31 am

*make note to visit Arizona more often*

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:41 am

I think the main reason I don't like Christmas is my in-built evilness. :sneaky:

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 11:54 am

tmbsgrl wrote: How can you all say that you hate holidays?? I love them. They are all about loving and giving.. I look forward to this time all year long! I am so excited!! it is almost time to sit and watch Rudolph and all those Christmas cartoons we grew up with. Even if you don't have family to spend them with go to your church and spend holidays there. This year for Thanksgiving my husband, daughter and I are going to our church to feed people that don't have anywhere to go or any money for food. Of course we'll eat with them. I thought it might be a good way to serve god and a great way to spend Thanksgiving. I like helping people.. :-4
I'm with you darlin! Eat, drink and BE merry! Peace on earth and GOODWILL TOWARDS MEN!(and women) LOL! God BLESS us EVERYONE!

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 12:03 pm

Have a happy first thanksgiving in your new home Susie x:D

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:06 pm

Far Rider wrote: I hate christmas, every step of it.

Ya gotta hang up those little decorations, send out card, red and green till youre nuaseated... bells, angels, glitter that gets everywhere, flashign lights on houses! people off of work to celebrate!

I coudl go on and on... its a waste of time and money... I just dont get it:-5

You can expect a visit by three ghosts! You can expect the first at midnight! It's not too late for you, Ebenezer!

Lil~Basco · Post by **Lil~Basco** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 4:17 pm

I like the fact that Christmas falls on the week-end and I can go back to work Monday!

Christmas is pushed down ones throat right after Halloween. Too commercialized, friends and family overwhelming you with so much food and beverage that one person couldn't possibly consume. Last year, my table looked like the local liquor store!

StupidCowboyTricks · Post by **StupidCowboyTricks** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 8:57 pm

Lil~Basco wrote: I like the fact that Christmas falls on the week-end and I can go back to work Monday!

Christmas is pushed down ones throat right after Halloween. Too commercialized, friends and family overwhelming you with so much food and beverage that one person couldn't possibly consume. Last year, my table looked like the local liquor store!

Christmas may be a plus for you too this year (and New Years) Since it falls on a Sunday the holiday is recognized the following Monday, and most people have it off)

santa · Post by **santa** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 9:04 pm

Far Rider wrote: I hate christmas, every step of it.

Ya gotta hang up those little decorations, send out card, red and green till youre nuaseated... bells, angels, glitter that gets everywhere, flashign lights on houses! people off of work to celebrate!

I coudl go on and on... its a waste of time and money... I just dont get it:-5
You will get it one day, Mr. Grinch...................all about Christmas.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:30 am

StupidCowboyTricks wrote: Christmas may be a plus for you too this year (and New Years) Since it falls on a Sunday the holiday is recognized the following Monday, and most people have it off)

In the UK we have both Monday and Tuesday off because Christmas day and Boxing day are both Bank holidays here....we also have Monday the 2nd jan off as New years day falls on the Sunday.....not bad then....2 weekends of celebration and the weekdays off as well....

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:40 am

Hmmm correct me if I'm wrong, but I've noticed over the last couple of years, that kids are made to break up a lot later for Christmas than they used to, well at least they do where I live. I remember breaking up around the 18th when I was back at school, and yet my youngest brother breaks up on the 22nd this year.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 7:31 am

We got off for two weeks! :-6

StupidCowboyTricks · Post by **StupidCowboyTricks** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 7:41 am

Bez wrote: In the UK we have both Monday and Tuesday off because Christmas day and Boxing day are both Bank holidays here....we also have Monday the 2nd jan off as New years day falls on the Sunday.....not bad then....2 weekends of celebration and the weekdays off as well....
That's wonderful

Lucky You. ://">

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 9:00 am

flopstock wrote: My holiday season has started off with a nice bang...told 'hisself' for the third and final time that i will not be going to his folks for the day. Apparently didn't think i was serious the first two times. Told him he's to take our daughter with my blessing and to have a great time.

They are not my family. And i figure this should help ease the way for my not being there for christmas either...

i love starting new traditions...
LOL! Tried that with my ex on several occasions! Didnt work! The old battle ax made him come to get me!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:34 am

Just me and the hubby with our two lil' critters. My family is across the atlantic. But we DID just get the pressies from across the pond today! An absolutely HUGE box that you could put a kitchen sink in! Cant wait to open it!:-6

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:52 am

I'm just a kid when it comes to pressies! LOL! Which reminds me! I have to get THEIRS sent over!:eek:

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:55 am

I don't hate Christmas I just don't like the fact that the meaning of the day has but been forgotten.. It all about gifts, gifts, gifts... Just how much, and how many gift you give or get. :-5 :-5

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:57 am

Raven wrote: I'm just a kid when it comes to pressies! LOL! Which reminds me! I have to get THEIRS sent over!:eek:Raven be careful....Abbey sent me something two weeks ago that never got here, she thinks postal workers caged it ...use fed-ex or that other shipper, DHL?

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:02 am

We never forget what it's about. Our gift giving is a celebration of whose birth we rejoice in. The gift of peace that we received, is shared amongst our loved ones by the gifts of others. True, the world has tried to hijack it with santa and whatnot, but even St. Nicholas celebrated the birth of Christ by passing out gifts to children. My family has never been a 'one-upsmanship' kind of family. My father, who was subject to many a lay-off at the car assembly factory he worked at, explained many a time that the reason we had no gifts that year was because of lack of money. We understood that.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 11:05 am

lady cop wrote: Raven be careful....Abbey sent me something two weeks ago that never got here, she thinks postal workers caged it ...use fed-ex or that other shipper, DHL?
No worries mate! We always use DHL......thats who my hubby works for! LOL! But even THEY can get it wrong if the customs slip isnt up to snuff!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 2:45 am

Far Rider wrote: I hate christmas, every step of it.

Ya gotta hang up those little decorations, send out card, red and green till youre nuaseated... bells, angels, glitter that gets everywhere, flashign lights on houses! people off of work to celebrate!

I coudl go on and on... its a waste of time and money... I just dont get it:-5

God can read this.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 6:09 am

*waiting for crack of thunder overhead*