ack-ack Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Just seen the first christmas advert on the TV. How very depressing. Its over three months until xmas. I don't think the tat peddlers should be allowed to advertise until the first of December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I've already had 2 christmas catalogues through the post, and last week my neighbour went christmas shopping.....even asked me what Jack wants...like I know, almost 4 months to go at the time :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I love Christmas, I get to sing songs about Jesus and put fairies onto a fir tree. Nothing says 'Happy Birthday Jesus' more than a fairy on a tree I think. Best of all I get to write a letter to a man in a Coca-Cola brand color suit asking for **** I don't need, nothing says 'Thank the Lord' more than a frenzied retail experience. Man Christians are ****** up, a whole religion based on a bunch of random texts and a bastardisation of some obtuse pagan belief systems. At least muslims believe they get unlimited access to virgins when someone gives them a vest to wear on their special day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 There's people that thrive off wishing their lives away waiting for the next event. Really gets on my tits. Its a week of being around people you'd rather not, eating when your not hungry and drinking when you've done nothing to earn a drink. I hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 the wife has started shopping already and iv a woman in my street carry a xmas tree in that she had just bought from argos 2 days ago!! im a scrooge i hate xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR1960 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I distinctly heard our vicar mutter the other week.."soon be bloody Christmas....." well, it tickled me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) There's people that thrive off wishing their lives away waiting for the next event. Really gets on my tits. Its a week of being around people you'd rather not, eating when your not hungry and drinking when you've done nothing to earn a drink. I hate it. I bet your a bundle of fun chrimbo morning anyway all the best for the new year. KW Edited September 16, 2011 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintime Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 The New Year is what i am looking forward too its going to be eventfull to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I think people are becoming a lot more resistant to the Christmas overkill. We do a lot less than we used to, its nice to just shut the door and let the world go by for a few days. As for any religious significance, it hasn't got any. Almost all the Christmas stuff like decorations, trees, the dinner etc predates christianity and are part of the older Pagan celebrations for the winter solstace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boneheaduk Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Well the co-op near me has mince pies and christmas treats on sale already :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthegearandnoidea Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) Someone brought mince pies into my office a few days ago. Edited September 16, 2011 by allthegearandnoidea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRamsay Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 BAAAH, HUMBUG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 i love christmas but its on hold as im going to florida end of oct so not many prezzies this year for kids ,as long as were happy and a few to open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxie Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I like Christmas but people will keep bringing religion into it.What`s Christmas got to do with religion any way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 two things that should never be talked about religion and politics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 The best thing about Christmas was the Morecombe and Wise show - now thats a religeon. The absolute best day of the holiday for me is Boxing Day - traditional Huntin, Shootin day, get out in the fields among the pheasants. Now I've retired, everyday is Christmas, always time to indulge. There is a Christmas shop open now in Stratford on Avon - lights, garlands, fairies = awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I like Christmas but people will keep bringing religion into it.What`s Christmas got to do with religion any way? Quire right Pat, all the God stuff takes up valuable advertising time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Advent calendars on sale today in...............PETS AT HOME What's the point until Dec 1st GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 There's people that thrive off wishing their lives away waiting for the next event. Really gets on my tits. Its a week of being around people you'd rather not, eating when your not hungry and drinking when you've done nothing to earn a drink. I hate it. I reckon you and DSPUK should hook up for Christmas, that would be proper laugh a minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I reckon you and DSPUK should hook up for Christmas, that would be proper laugh a minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Its a week of being around people you'd rather not, eating when your not hungry and drinking when you've done nothing to earn a drink. I hate it. Or...it's a couple of days with the family and another 5 or so hunting or fishing! I quite often arrange a Boxing Day trip of some description and get it down to one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
del.gue Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Ignore christmas....exchange gifts to celebrate the winter solstice on the 21st. Fine anyone putting up a tree before the 20th. (I know someone who puts up their tree at the end of October)!! Anyway I usually work it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted September 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Or...it's a couple of days with the family and another 5 or so hunting or fishing! I quite often arrange a Boxing Day trip of some description and get it down to one day! Thats what it should be Paul, but it never is. I never have any problem with folk that are invited, I feel privileged that they grace me with their company and I love hosting them. Its the ones that descend like locusts and don't leave so much as a chuffing peanut or a bevvy in the house. Not being a game shooter my only requirement for some sporting relief is a day on the Dabs up at Dungie. Have I managed it for the past two years? Have I ********! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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