Christmas Spirits

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  RHP User

  16 years ago

  First off I believed in Santa, then I stopped believing in Santa and then finally I became Santa. But in all seriousness although Christmas means alot to alot of different folks and yes we will be celebrating it we have scaled it back quite a bit. We like to give to each other at any time, seems more sincere than holding a special day for it. What we have just completed though is our (along with some friends) annual hamper drop off to people in our district who have less than us. Thats what Christmas really is to us. Hope the ffnfantasy household and indeed all readers of this site have the best Christmas possible.

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  RHP User

  16 years ago

  i dont think too much of xmass apart from being nice to ppl and having a few decorations, as for the gifts ect, every1 should keep the money they spend on the gifts, buy a small gift for small kids & spend the rest of the cash at home so every1 gets what they want and only spend what they would have on others, i do like the xmass afternoon/night party when they family goes home to spend a public holiday partying with friends.so , all in all its mainly a public holiday to me where you spend your money cause you are told you have to and a slight chance to party. :D (altho not this year as we are in tassy and dont have many friends yet)

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  RHP User

  16 years ago

  Holidays F***ing rule, cant get enoughof it..everyones always happier n eager to please;) good food, plenty of alcohol and long nights talking shit with family n friends ahhhhhh yes this is definately the best time of the year..:)   Merry Xmas to all n I wish u a safe and exotic new yr;)     SAN08880TOS Xxx

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  RHP User

  16 years ago

  Christmas was a fun time, when the boys were younger and believed in Santy with the putting out a bucket of water and some carrots on the verandah for the reindeer, the stubby of beer and piece of fruitcake for Santa.Then after they were tucked up and asleep the tipping out of some of the water, carving bite marks into the carrots.Then with the drinking of the beer and eating the fruitcake last thing before bed (tip: keep an empty stubby and cap of the same brand if you don't want the beer and stash the cake for later leaving a few crumbs on the plate...lol).Then 1st thing in the morning, they would be in our room (they weren't allowed in the loungeroom till we were all up) excited little faces, then we would get them to check on the verandah to see if Santy had found our house.Then once i had a cup of coffee, into the lounge room, to see what Santa had left in their sacks, and open pressies under the tree.Yep those were the days, for me it was really all about the kids, personally i could easily give Christmas a big miss.These days they are past the Santy thing, but i remember the days they did with much fondness.Enjoy your kids while you can, because they grow up so damned fast!Cheers Nev

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  Mr_MrsJones

  16 years ago

  So I read Mrs F's wise words   Am I wrong in my thinking that the older style Christmas's had more value in spirit, love and kindness than today's modern Christmas which pushes the almighty dollar against your capabilities?  What happened to buying the turkey and making the stuffing and trying to get the thing in the oven before heading out to church at midnight?  Not telling your kids there is no Santa, but just letting them find out in year 6 or 7 at school, and them not telling you they know that it really is you.  Making a plumb pudding from scratch.  Spending time in the kitchen instead of on your bum in front of the TV baking little treats to give you your friends instead of just going out and buying something because it is quick, easy and because you can't be bothered doing anything else?   I read this list and I thought I do all of this except the bit about the Turkey.  We live in a HOT country for goodness sake what is wrong with cold meat!!!!!!   Maybe I am weird but I enjoy Christmas both as an adult and as a parent.  I don't accept the commercial angle and am definitely in favour of the KISS principle.    For me Christmas is about spending time with people who matter to you and taking time out to sort through the year that has passed and get ready for the year to come.  Yes there are presents to buy and cards to send but if it is a chore and you are bowing to other people's expectations then it is definitely time to re-assess and cull the Christmas card list.    Have a great Christmas everyone and I hope that Mrs F's family Christmas is joyful and happy

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