thepasty Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 No, I couldnt disagree more, I love every second of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hesstondriver Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 I loved it as a kid then hated it as an adult - probably because of over expectations - majority come from Marketing / TV adverts / American Xmas films etc then I went back to the core values, it still is and always will a religious festival. or a pagan birthday party for somebody who is dead - depending on how you look at it so now I enjoy food , drink and friends and family I want to be with. yes I still buy pointless junk for extended family , but don't spend too much. allowing me to spoil O/h and Parents with things they would buy for themselves- and I put plenty of thought in to their presents. (like two tickets to Twickenham for my dad - allowing me to spend quality time with him later in the year , expensive but worth every penny ) it all depends what you want to get out of it, the more you put in doesn't mean the more you get out. simple pleasures and ignore the Bull HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Hate once a year drinkers hogging the bar.hate the stressed shoppers and general commercial side of it.despise christmas music BUT i love having time off work with family and friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 I loved it as a kid then hated it as an adult - probably because of over expectations - majority come from Marketing / TV adverts / American Xmas films etc then I went back to the core values, it still is and always will a religious festival. or a pagan birthday party for somebody who is dead - depending on how you look at it so now I enjoy food , drink and friends and family I want to be with. yes I still buy pointless junk for extended family , but don't spend too much. allowing me to spoil O/h and Parents with things they would buy for themselves- and I put plenty of thought in to their presents. (like two tickets to Twickenham for my dad - allowing me to spend quality time with him later in the year , expensive but worth every penny ) it all depends what you want to get out of it, the more you put in doesn't mean the more you get out. simple pleasures and ignore the Bull HD I like your way of thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 I broke up from work Tuesday and love christmas ,must admit hate new years day me personally think its the worst day of the year , Do you really want a woman who is odd though. Nowt wrong with the odd women Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieh Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) Never been a big fan of Christmas, worked most Christmas days over the last 28 years. My first Grandchild was born in October but she was 3.5 months early weighing in at 1lb 6 oz so she is still in hospital but she is doing ok she is over 3lbs now so I will be visiting her on Christmas day this year.I will take some chocolates and biscuits in for the doctors and nurses who I'm sure would rather be at home with their families but who are at work looking after mine. Edited December 17, 2014 by geordieh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikemad24 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 The should change the name of this site to GRUMPY WATCH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Well i for one enjoy Christmas, and like spending time with families and friends. My children are still young enough to look forward to the visit, and i like seeing them smile. Also i usually get a good break off work, I go shooting, tie some fishing flies, read some books, and get some fresh air in my lungs. This year i've got two thumbsticks to finish. There's also a bit of laid back fun. I never knew how much i could enjoy Mary Poppins, with two excited children and a large G&T! Take from that what you will. Merry Christmas most. ..... and a Bah Humbug to the rest! ..... Aled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Well i for one enjoy Christmas, and like spending time with families and friends. My children are still young enough to look forward to the visit, and i like seeing them smile. I never knew how much i could enjoy Mary Poppins, with two excited children and a large G&T! This is what it's all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Never mind Christmas - I hate seeing the New Year in - I find it very sad for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_jay Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Quite! Nobody wants the willies up them at crimbo! Your Honor, i present to you Mr George Michael...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 I defy anybody with two young grand children to ignore the wonderful time of Christmas . How many more sleeps to Christmas grandad ? I love Christmas . Mrs Harnser and I will spoil them rotten at Christmas ,as we always do and I sincerly wish all the humbug merchants a very merry Christmas . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Christmas is just a waste of time and money. I'll take your prezzie back then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Never mind Christmas - I hate seeing the New Year in - I find it very sad for some reason. Yeah. I roll with that. Its weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 No. I use it to take the opportunity to have one day a year set aside to do nothing but spend a bit of time with my friends and family, because they arent going to be around for ever. This. I also love it because the rest of the world is forced to also do nothing and thus work leaves me alone. Be very careful of a visit from the ghost of Christmas past . Harnser I proper laughed at that one, great shout The worst thing about Xmas miserable ****es with no love in their life moaning about everyone else daring to enjoy Xmas Indeed. I don't like Tuesdays that much but I don't make a big song and dance about it, however, if you don't like Christmas you apparently have carte blanche to be a misery and tell anyone who will listen how much you hate Christmas. There's a bit of me that feels sorry for people who hate Christmas because there's something "missing" for them. Maybe it will change for me, but at the moment with 3 boys 13 years and under, I can't wait. The youngest who is 8 still "believes" albeit by a thread based on his concern that if he doesn't he'll get nothing on the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Never mind Christmas - I hate seeing the New Year in - I find it very sad for some reason. After loosing close friends and family and encroaching the 17th anniversary of my sister passing I feel emotional watching it come it. I think it's the feeling I've made it further to another year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 i have never liked xmas.....proberly becase my old man was such old miserable ***...and always took it out on me ..............never see my grandaughter at xmas as they are always away with the other grandparents who have the 10 zillion pound conservertory ....they are very nice really....but not my cup of tea............... ..........i was in the chip shop the other night talking about xmas....the little old lady who was serving me...said she wasnyt into xmas as it had tooo many bad memeroies last year for her ................on the 22nd december...her husband died ! ................on the 2nd of january her sister died ...............on the 6th of Febuary her elderst grandaughter died........... there for the grace of god go i ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Mark you are a miserable begger, it's only cos Santa let you down ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegun Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Mark you are a miserable begger, it's only cos Santa let you down ...... Or a Santa has give him one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Mark you are a miserable begger, it's only cos Santa let you down ......Indeed. The thieving barstuard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Or a Santa has give him oneGive... Give... The robbing **** stole my house when I was 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 I don't particularly like Xmas, I like having the family round, the kids and grandkids, parents and friends but the whole present buying thing depresses me. I like warmth and good food, smiles and laughter. Most of it is too commercialised and therefore false. Quite a few years ago I was doing some last minute shopping, I was in the queue behind an old lady who had some basics, small chicken, a few spuds, sprouts, carrots and a bottle of cheap sherry. There was me about to spend £100 plus on minor bits and pieces. I held up the till while I went and got a bottle of Emva cream, a box of chocolates, a Xmas pudding and a piece of gammon, went back to the till and put it in the old dears trolley. I paid for the lot and felt so bloody good! That was the true meaning of Xmas, I gave her a lift home with her shopping and met her disabled war veteran husband, a charming down to earth bloke who was too proud to ask for help. We stayed in touch, every Xmas I took them a bottle and a card, they always reciprocated with a card and some sweets for my youngest. Sadly they're both gone now but I'll always remember how I felt giving something to someone who had less than me, it cost me little but helped 2 wonderful people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 I don't particularly like Xmas, I like having the family round, the kids and grandkids, parents and friends but the whole present buying thing depresses me. I like warmth and good food, smiles and laughter. Most of it is too commercialised and therefore false. Quite a few years ago I was doing some last minute shopping, I was in the queue behind an old lady who had some basics, small chicken, a few spuds, sprouts, carrots and a bottle of cheap sherry. There was me about to spend £100 plus on minor bits and pieces. I held up the till while I went and got a bottle of Emva cream, a box of chocolates, a Xmas pudding and a piece of gammon, went back to the till and put it in the old dears trolley. I paid for the lot and felt so bloody good! That was the true meaning of Xmas, I gave her a lift home with her shopping and met her disabled war veteran husband, a charming down to earth bloke who was too proud to ask for help. We stayed in touch, every Xmas I took them a bottle and a card, they always reciprocated with a card and some sweets for my youngest. Sadly they're both gone now but I'll always remember how I felt giving something to someone who had less than me, it cost me little but helped 2 wonderful people. Good man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted December 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 I don't particularly like Xmas, I like having the family round, the kids and grandkids, parents and friends but the whole present buying thing depresses me. I like warmth and good food, smiles and laughter. Most of it is too commercialised and therefore false. Quite a few years ago I was doing some last minute shopping, I was in the queue behind an old lady who had some basics, small chicken, a few spuds, sprouts, carrots and a bottle of cheap sherry. There was me about to spend £100 plus on minor bits and pieces. I held up the till while I went and got a bottle of Emva cream, a box of chocolates, a Xmas pudding and a piece of gammon, went back to the till and put it in the old dears trolley. I paid for the lot and felt so bloody good! That was the true meaning of Xmas, I gave her a lift home with her shopping and met her disabled war veteran husband, a charming down to earth bloke who was too proud to ask for help. We stayed in touch, every Xmas I took them a bottle and a card, they always reciprocated with a card and some sweets for my youngest. Sadly they're both gone now but I'll always remember how I felt giving something to someone who had less than me, it cost me little but helped 2 wonderful people. A fantastic gesture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 A fantastic gesture Thanks for that, but honestly? Most of us could afford to do something similar for someone worse off than us. Spend a little less on drink, a bit less on presents but treat someone deserving to a little bit extra. It doesn't have to cost a lot, the old couple next door to us (we've just moved) will find their logpile topped up on Xmas morning so they don't have to cut wood for a few weeks, the old lady over the road will get some Xmas cake and an invitation to Boxing day bubble and squeak. We've planned our Xmas dinner but we've got 2 spare places at the table just in case, someone might need those places and if they do, they're welcome. One day I'll do my ideal Xmas, get my whole family to give up the day to help the homeless, just one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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