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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I LOVE IT

If i could leave my tree up all year around and get away with it i probably would..

Decorations, gift buying, wrapping, giving, the food and drink, the films, the scented candles, time with loved ones..

During lockdown i decorated my magnolia front room with some snazzy ochre and grey design and now im sat here thinking my brightly coloured (pinks, purples, teals, silvers, blues) tree decs wont match. The decs have been a work in progress and something i've added too each year since my daughters been alive (11 years this year)..

Do i re decorate and keep the tree dec scheme.. or close that chapter and do i go whites and silvers??

also.. you a lover or loather??

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

Not bothered. I usually work nightshift so spend the day alone at home. I find the build up very stressful with all the running about and wrapping presents. Have fond memories of Christmas when i was young or my children were little but now it is just me it is not the same.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love Christmas, always a nice time of year x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You’ve just said the “C” word

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Never had a tree up since my son left home. Ive also told less and less people to stop buying me presents so this year i only have three lots of presents to buy. Its really not my thing

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By *arbellsWoman
over a year ago

Cambridge

Absolutely hate Christmas!

All the build up starting in bloody September is ridiculous, same Christmas songs on repeat for the last 25 years and people buying so much shit they don't need, people getting in to debt for one day! Safe to say I'm not a fan

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hate it with a passion

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We both fucking hate it. We spend shitmas in Turkey every year...lunch in the sun, maybe a dip in the lagoon and not a bit of tinsel in sight! Perfect!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Also when my son was little i never hax a theme for my christmas tree my son used to decorate it so it was what he wanted

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

To me Christmas is an expense i could do without. Hate when you see everything reduced a few days after.

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

love it

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By *aul1973HullMan
over a year ago

East Hull

Xmas got cancelled 4 years ago. No gifts, no cards, no calls. I'll be home alone just like the other 364 days of the year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve always loved Christmas but not been the same since my mum passed.

I tend to change my tree colours when I change my house colours but they do cost me quite a lot to change as I like to have 2 trees, a large real one and then a small one full of Disney decorations

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

love it

Can see your xmas username being Busty Jingle Belle's hehe

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

I've just ordered all the Christmas presents for the santa grotto.... About 4 months later than usual because we didn't know if we would be able to have it this year. Need to get a new lf costume as well as mine is getting a little threadbare now.

So yeah, spirit of Christmas is alive and well in my house. Until the gifts all arrive and I've got about 1000 to wrap. Then my Grinch comes out to play.

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"I LOVE IT

If i could leave my tree up all year around and get away with it i probably would..

Decorations, gift buying, wrapping, giving, the food and drink, the films, the scented candles, time with loved ones..

Do i re decorate and keep the tree dec scheme.. or close that chapter and do i go whites and silvers??

also.. you a lover or loather??

Hate it, I never trim up. Spend minimum on gifts. Hate it!

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

love it

Can see your xmas username being Busty Jingle Belle's hehe

Ohh my that’s a great idea

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

116 days till Christmas

I'd say, mix up the colours and make it a unique perrenial theme

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've just ordered all the Christmas presents for the santa grotto.... About 4 months later than usual because we didn't know if we would be able to have it this year. Need to get a new lf costume as well as mine is getting a little threadbare now.

So yeah, spirit of Christmas is alive and well in my house. Until the gifts all arrive and I've got about 1000 to wrap. Then my Grinch comes out to play. "

Yeah i might wrap as i buy this year and keep a notepad with what i've bought. Stops me going over board.

Cant really do the Xmas Eve panic wrap thing as Xmas eve is my daughters bday lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

love it

Can see your xmas username being Busty Jingle Belle's hehe

Ohh my that’s a great idea

or Busty Bau Belle's ...eakk im so into this 3

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

on the plus side ive always got shit tons of money when everyone else is complaining their skint

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"116 days till Christmas

I'd say, mix up the colours and make it a unique perrenial theme"

Yeah might wait to see what the 'trends' are this year and see how i go.. maybe just add a few extra white/clear/silver decs into the scheme to water down the colour injection

116 days... not that your counting lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"on the plus side ive always got shit tons of money when everyone else is complaining their skint

Genuinely never ever moaned im skint.. i put money aside and always lived within my means..

I have incredible family, there was one year where i couldnt afford gifts so i simply didnt buy them, but we all put money into food and enjoyed the day with each other. Was incredible.

Honestly never been in debt for the day either.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"on the plus side ive always got shit tons of money when everyone else is complaining their skint

Genuinely never ever moaned im skint.. i put money aside and always lived within my means..

I have incredible family, there was one year where i couldnt afford gifts so i simply didnt buy them, but we all put money into food and enjoyed the day with each other. Was incredible.

Honestly never been in debt for the day either. "
but plenty do. Some get into £1000s of pounds debt while boasting how much theyve spent on their little angels. Its obsence the amount some spend

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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago

Doire Theas

love it

Can see your xmas username being Busty Jingle Belle's hehe

Ohh my that’s a great idea

or Busty Bau Belle's ...eakk im so into this 3 "

That’s freaking epic

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

Oh Christmas tree

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"on the plus side ive always got shit tons of money when everyone else is complaining their skint

Genuinely never ever moaned im skint.. i put money aside and always lived within my means..

I have incredible family, there was one year where i couldnt afford gifts so i simply didnt buy them, but we all put money into food and enjoyed the day with each other. Was incredible.

Honestly never been in debt for the day either. but plenty do. Some get into £1000s of pounds debt while boasting how much theyve spent on their little angels. Its obsence the amount some spend"

Oh yeah i have totally witnessed that too.

I really enjoy giving random kind gestures and lockdown has shown the best of my friends and the community i live in with all the random acts of kindness thats gone on around me..

I do not understand why people feel the need to get into such huge debts.. maybe the peer pressure of society, the rising costs of technology, keeping up with the 'jones' mentality.. etc

Sometimes making the agreement to not buy gifts for each other really is the best gift. When i was younger if my mate would buy me something id feel like id have to buy a gift back.. and thats when it becomes expensive.

I buy for my daughter, grandparents, parents and brother. Thats it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oh Christmas tree

Oh Christmas tree"

Stop it,, your turning me on HAHA

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Absolutely hate Christmas!

I hate all the people showing off what they bought, it's even worse than the rest of the year. Pics of massive piles of presents posted on Facebook.

I like the good stuff around Christmas. People being nice, even if it's fake. Secret Santa.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Absolutely Love.... Mrs always loved it, I (MR) used to be a bit of grouch and work but once the kiddies were born I got really into it, I always try to take 2 weeks completely off, buy (or make if I have time) loads of pressies, go on walks/winter wildcamp, swim in a freezing lake, smoke a big Cuban cigar , drink a bottle of whisky, it’s the best holiday ever....

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Absolutely Love.... Mrs always loved it, I (MR) used to be a bit of grouch and work but once the kiddies were born I got really into it, I always try to take 2 weeks completely off, buy (or make if I have time) loads of pressies, go on walks/winter wildcamp, swim in a freezing lake, smoke a big Cuban cigar , drink a bottle of whisky, it’s the best holiday ever...."

Yeah i had 4 years where Xmas had lost its magic and capatalized on the financial gain from working it.. but then was blessed with a child and all changed for me.

My daughters not believed for a few years now but we have young neighbours and she is so good with their children so magic will always be alive in spirit. My daughters bday is xmas eve so generally doubly special for us as she was my xmas gift

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"on the plus side ive always got shit tons of money when everyone else is complaining their skint

Genuinely never ever moaned im skint.. i put money aside and always lived within my means..

I have incredible family, there was one year where i couldnt afford gifts so i simply didnt buy them, but we all put money into food and enjoyed the day with each other. Was incredible.

Honestly never been in debt for the day either. but plenty do. Some get into £1000s of pounds debt while boasting how much theyve spent on their little angels. Its obsence the amount some spend

Oh yeah i have totally witnessed that too.

I really enjoy giving random kind gestures and lockdown has shown the best of my friends and the community i live in with all the random acts of kindness thats gone on around me..

I do not understand why people feel the need to get into such huge debts.. maybe the peer pressure of society, the rising costs of technology, keeping up with the 'jones' mentality.. etc

I buy for my daughter, grandparents, parents and brother. Thats it.

The local groups that popped up to help out people during lockdown were brilliant here. Some are still ongoing, helping people who need it. New friendships.

I did the whole Christmas excess thing one year and it was awful. Far too much wasted food, too much money spent, it just felt crap. Never done it again. Xmas shop now takes 20 minutes. Turkey, potatoes sprouts, pudding, job done. Presents are memories. A voucher for a day trip or an outing. Spending time together. And always something really ridiculous that the person goes "wtf??!!!" when they open it.

They still remember the can of beans. They have forgotten the doll/ car.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Absolutely hate Christmas!

I hate all the people showing off what they bought, it's even worse than the rest of the year. Pics of massive piles of presents posted on Facebook.

I like the good stuff around Christmas. People being nice, even if it's fake. Secret Santa.

I am guilty of taking a photo of when Santa has been each year,, but more for a photographic documentary of our social history.. When my daughter is like 80 she can look back (like i do now at really old toys i used to own) and reflect on what trends were of the time.

Much like the Argos Catalogue is now a document of social history. Nothing is to brag, I dont buy tat.. everything i purchase is for a reason.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

The local groups that popped up to help out people during lockdown were brilliant here. Some are still ongoing, helping people who need it. New friendships.

They still remember the can of beans. They have forgotten the doll/ car. "

Absolutely great point.. Days out making memories will last longer in the mind than a single gift i believe.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love the build up , buying gifts , quality street, cosy nights at home with Christmas lights on and even though my girls are older I still love watching them unwrap their presents x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like it, I get triple pay if I work Christmas Day!

Last year was a bit weird as my parents were just moving away to live on their narrow boat so I literally saw them for Christmas dinner in an Indian restaurant and I don't know what we're doing this year.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Beginning of every december my son would sort his old toys out and give them to the volunter place for needy kids. Every year i pack up an extra food bank parcel as well as my normal one just full of goodies

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love the build up , buying gifts , quality street, cosy nights at home with Christmas lights on and even though my girls are older I still love watching them unwrap their presents x"

If i wasnt so fat id be one of those families that insists on matching PJ's hahaha

with Netflix/Nowtv/Prime etc im thinking of doing like a Xmas movie advent calendar type thing.. each night having a different film to snuggle up and watch with hot choc

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like it, I get triple pay if I work Christmas Day!

Above all the gifts etc.. its absolutely about family for me and spending time with each other.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I love the build up , buying gifts , quality street, cosy nights at home with Christmas lights on and even though my girls are older I still love watching them unwrap their presents x

If i wasnt so fat id be one of those families that insists on matching PJ's hahaha

with Netflix/Nowtv/Prime etc im thinking of doing like a Xmas movie advent calendar type thing.. each night having a different film to snuggle up and watch with hot choc "

Oh I love that idea , I love a Christmas film , Elf being the best

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Beginning of every december my son would sort his old toys out and give them to the volunter place for needy kids. Every year i pack up an extra food bank parcel as well as my normal one just full of goodies "

And thats perfect spirit. We do that too. The community i live in host a huge roast dinner for those who are on their own and for £5 we can buy a pack of cards designed by local school children and each pack pays for someone to attend the dinner thats cooked on the day by an army of local volunteers.

Town also hosts raffles and fund raisers for all kinds of charitys, i'm a huge supporter in local business and community spirit.

From the way you've always spoken of 'C' i knew you raised a great lad.. Does he have any children of his own Diamond? x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love the build up , buying gifts , quality street, cosy nights at home with Christmas lights on and even though my girls are older I still love watching them unwrap their presents x

If i wasnt so fat id be one of those families that insists on matching PJ's hahaha

with Netflix/Nowtv/Prime etc im thinking of doing like a Xmas movie advent calendar type thing.. each night having a different film to snuggle up and watch with hot choc

Oh I love that idea , I love a Christmas film , Elf being the best

Tradition that Elf is the Xmas Eve film..

When my little one was younger, we did a book advent calendar.. 24 Books (sounds more expensive than it was,, book people often did 10 books for £10).. wrap all the books up and she'd pick a new story before bed.

As i have friends with children of all ages, once Xmas was done with we just swapped books with a family so we all ended up with a new stash for the following year. So i would hand those books down.. etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like it, I get triple pay if I work Christmas Day!

Above all the gifts etc.. its absolutely about family for me and spending time with each other.

Hopefully I'll get to see them.

I'm already thinking ahead though! Treating mother and buying her a Kindle as she's doing a ton of reading. And I'll see my bestie and her little girl too.

And I'm treating myself well too. My bestie does Body Shop at Home and scored me a Body Shop advent calendar.

I bought myself my Kindle Paperwhite as an early Christmas present last year. I'm old enough to treat myself at Christmas now.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I just sling a couple of baubles and a piece of tinsel on Yeltsin, he's ma Yucca

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Town also hosts raffles and fund raisers for all kinds of charitys, i'm a huge supporter in local business and community spirit.

From the way you've always spoken of 'C' i knew you raised a great lad.. Does he have any children of his own Diamond? x "
I had an old guy on his own for christmas one year but had to stop doing it. We have tons of community stuff going of here. Yes he has one child who will be 5 on friday but does live with him. Hes always been that kind of person and now he is a support worker and a natural at his job

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Above all the gifts etc.. its absolutely about family for me and spending time with each other.

Hopefully I'll get to see them.

I'm already thinking ahead though! Treating mother and buying her a Kindle as she's doing a ton of reading. And I'll see my bestie and her little girl too.

And I'm treating myself well too. My bestie does Body Shop at Home and scored me a Body Shop advent calendar.

I bought myself my Kindle Paperwhite as an early Christmas present last year. I'm old enough to treat myself at Christmas now."

Not colouring pencils then? and a good colouring book??

If i do treat myself i think id like a new kitchen pan set and knife block..

Love practical gifts :D

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I had an old guy on his own for christmas one year but had to stop doing it. We have tons of community stuff going of here. Yes he has one child who will be 5 on friday but does live with him. Hes always been that kind of person and now he is a support worker and a natural at his job"

Ah well many happy birthday returns to your grandson for Friday.. 5 is a fun age! School this year then?

5 is perfect Xmas magic age

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Above all the gifts etc.. its absolutely about family for me and spending time with each other.

Hopefully I'll get to see them.

I'm already thinking ahead though! Treating mother and buying her a Kindle as she's doing a ton of reading. And I'll see my bestie and her little girl too.

And I'm treating myself well too. My bestie does Body Shop at Home and scored me a Body Shop advent calendar.

I bought myself my Kindle Paperwhite as an early Christmas present last year. I'm old enough to treat myself at Christmas now.

Not colouring pencils then? and a good colouring book??

If i do treat myself i think id like a new kitchen pan set and knife block..

Love practical gifts :D "

I might have my eye on some new pencils!

Yeah, practical and thoughtful for me. My mum's been getting through books in two or three days since they moved but obviously they're very limited on space now. So my plan is to link up my mum's kindle with my household so she has access to the 250+ books I already have and set it up with three months of Kindle Unlimited so she can borrow books from there too. Lots and lots of reading material!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Ah well many happy birthday returns to your grandson for Friday.. 5 is a fun age! School this year then?

5 is perfect Xmas magic age

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yes first day of school on the 7th it is a magical age but he doesnt like santa which is fine by me as i dont have to spend hours in queues waiting to see him like i did with callum

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I might have my eye on some new pencils!

My grandma is the adult book worm in our family.. she just loves the physical book.. my daughter as you know already is the child book worm haha..

So pre warning ya flower.. give it a month and the xmas posts will be starting on instagram lolll

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

" first day of school on the 7th it is a magical age but he doesnt like santa which is fine by me as i dont have to spend hours in queues waiting to see him like i did with callum"

He might be influenced by some new friends.. I hope he has a really good experience with school.

gotta be honest i dont miss queueing for santa's grotto's haha

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

So yeah, spirit of Christmas is alive and well in my house. Until the gifts all arrive and I've got about 1000 to wrap. Then my Grinch comes out to play.

Yeah i might wrap as i buy this year and keep a notepad with what i've bought. Stops me going over board.

Cant really do the Xmas Eve panic wrap thing as Xmas eve is my daughters bday lol "

I've got a whole noticeboard full of Christmas, usually up all year! Notes everywhere.

And my shopping always gets done after the town's celebrations are done mid December!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I've got a whole noticeboard full of Christmas, usually up all year! Notes everywhere.

And my shopping always gets done after the town's celebrations are done mid December! "

Exeter and Plymouth Xmas Markets.. ah man i cant wait for crimbo :D

We have Candlelit Dartmouth with outdoor and latenight shopping going on.. oh i love small town festivities..

Maybe someone will organise a south west social type thing :D

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

"I've got a whole noticeboard full of Christmas, usually up all year! Notes everywhere.

And my shopping always gets done after the town's celebrations are done mid December!

Exeter and Plymouth Xmas Markets.. ah man i cant wait for crimbo :D

We have Candlelit Dartmouth with outdoor and latenight shopping going on.. oh i love small town festivities..

Maybe someone will organise a south west social type thing :D

Love Exeter and Plymouth at Christmas! And like you, especially the small town festivities.

As for a South West social, maybe you and I should put our thinking caps on?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sassy, you know I love you but you can fuck right off with you Christmas bollox until after Bonfire night!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sassy, you know I love you but you can fuck right off with you Christmas bollox until after Bonfire night!!

HAHAHAHAHA

toodles off singing *jingle bells, jingle bells... jingle all the wayyyyy*

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

I love it and i just got a email from a shop about their christmas range and im all over it right now

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By *oxyVikingCouple
over a year ago

East Anglia

Love it! Country walks, cosy pub and sitting by the fire!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sassy, you know I love you but you can fuck right off with you Christmas bollox until after Bonfire night!!

HAHAHAHAHA

toodles off singing *jingle bells, jingle bells... jingle all the wayyyyy*

Waggles finger!*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hate it

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

I like it too, hate the trees going up in November though

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love it and i just got a email from a shop about their christmas range and im all over it right now

eakkkk this fills me with so much joy! hehe

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like it too, hate the trees going up in November though

Oh View.. i try and try and tryyyyy but like mid November mine goes up

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"I like it too, hate the trees going up in November though

Oh View.. i try and try and tryyyyy but like mid November mine goes up

oh I remember

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

T loves it. Christmas is their busiest time at work hand-making holly wreaths etc.. he loves a decorated tree etc... I’m from such a split family & fed up of spreading myself too thin having to please everyone. I do love a good roast dinner though!! Although last year we went for a long walk with the dog & are a curry we bought the night before.

J x

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

"I LOVE IT

If i could leave my tree up all year around and get away with it i probably would..

Decorations, gift buying, wrapping, giving, the food and drink, the films, the scented candles, time with loved ones..

Do i re decorate and keep the tree dec scheme.. or close that chapter and do i go whites and silvers??

also.. you a lover or loather??

I use to, now I'm a bah humbug.

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

"I like it too, hate the trees going up in November though

Oh View.. i try and try and tryyyyy but like mid November mine goes up

Considering the absolute arse of a year weve had so far im going all out and am planning on my house looking like santas grotto by the time im finished. First christmas decorations purchase complete as of today woooooo

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"T loves it. Christmas is their busiest time at work hand-making holly wreaths etc.. he loves a decorated tree etc... I’m from such a split family & fed up of spreading myself too thin having to please everyone. I do love a good roast dinner though!! Although last year we went for a long walk with the dog & are a curry we bought the night before.

J x"

Shamefully never actually had a real wreath before.. ive a super cute pink bauble one though..

This year i will invest in one :D x

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

I’m not a lover of Christmas at all and 2020 is likely to be the most lousy Christmas ever

Saying that..... because it was such a RIDICULOUS statement my Christmas decks have been up since April. They do look stunning hanging from an old clothes airer suspended from the ceiling

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like it too, hate the trees going up in November though

Oh View.. i try and try and tryyyyy but like mid November mine goes up

Woahhh...

Im just thinking about Crimbo.. you've actually bought stuff

Man i totally need to up my Xmas game

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By *rmrs1234Couple
over a year ago

Waterford

"I like it too, hate the trees going up in November though

Oh View.. i try and try and tryyyyy but like mid November mine goes up

Woahhh...

Im just thinking about Crimbo.. you've actually bought stuff

Man i totally need to up my Xmas game

Lol ive four smallies to buy for as well so its easier to just start early and spread it out plus it also means ill get what i want before its sold out. praying one of the local shops get back in the 4ft nutcrackers this year,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can take it or leave it it's 1 99.99 vs 0.01 situation - the 0.01 is the bit that says I like Christmas

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

"Oh Christmas tree

Oh Christmas tree

Stop it,, your turning me on HAHA

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I might have my eye on some new pencils!

My grandma is the adult book worm in our family.. she just loves the physical book.. my daughter as you know already is the child book worm haha..

So pre warning ya flower.. give it a month and the xmas posts will be starting on instagram lolll

Your daughter has amazing taste in books! I'm prepared

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I bloody love Christmas. I don't do the fancy schmancy colour-schemed and planned tree decoration - I stuff every tacky 1970s bauble onto it until it's the gaudiest tree in the world.

I don't spend huge amounts of money, but I put huge emotional energy into choosing meaningful gifts for the people I love.

I always take time off work from Christmas eve through to the new year and I revel in seeing all my extended family at the beginning of the break and then taking peaceful, hassle free time for myself when the family all gets a bit much.

My mum and I go out for Christmas dinner, just the two of us, so we don't have the stress of grocery shopping and cooking and cleaning and disposing of leftovers.

It's a gorgeous time when I really feel surrounded by love and goodwill. Just like Roy Wood I wish it could be Christmas every day.

New year can kiss my arse though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hate it. Bought gifts and cards for my two best friends and got fuck all in return. No gifts,no cards and corned beef pie n beans for Xmas dinner. I get that it's a happy time for most but I suffer from depression and never felt worse than Xmas last year. Never been the same since losing my mum in 2013 and then my dad in 2018. Took me weeks afterwards to pull myself together.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I LOVE IT

If i could leave my tree up all year around and get away with it i probably would..

Decorations, gift buying, wrapping, giving, the food and drink, the films, the scented candles, time with loved ones..

Do i re decorate and keep the tree dec scheme.. or close that chapter and do i go whites and silvers??

also.. you a lover or loather??

Christmas isnt meant to ne all matching and beautiful. I have arange flowert wallpaper but my tree (which isnt really a tree) is full of traditional red and green baubles with some gold chucked in for good measure

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Oh i love your tree that isnt really a tree,,, that TOTALLY IS a tree btw!

Super cool idea. Might do one for my hallway :d

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I do like mince pies and Christmas pudding. Love sprouts too.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Bah bumhug

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

No set theme. Our tree is decorated with a mixture of baubles/decorations I got given as a child which came with me when I left home; added to over the years by myself and now my lads choice of decorations over the last 12 years, so is a mismass of colours and different materials.... but full of memories; when he leaves home his baubles will go with him.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Nope, the C word cannot be uttered until after my birthday (late November). Our fake tree and decorations are the same ones we bought as 19/20yo students in 2005, plus some bits our kids have made over the years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not fussed it's just another day.

I don't have children or close family so if I don't get an invite somewhere I'll probably ignore it.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

I love Christmas and the little traditions we have - from the weekend decorating the tree and hanging this year's paper chains (way to keep me preoccupied during dull calls

) to our seasonal festive drink catch up with some good friends. Threads relating to this topic always makes me think of Babs and she's magical enough in herself.

Tree decoration wise it's heirlooms and little mementos from various trips and family and friends. It looks a bit higgledy-piggedly but I love it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I LOVE IT

If i could leave my tree up all year around and get away with it i probably would..

Decorations, gift buying, wrapping, giving, the food and drink, the films, the scented candles, time with loved ones..

Do i re decorate and keep the tree dec scheme.. or close that chapter and do i go whites and silvers??

also.. you a lover or loather??

We dont have a xmas tree as such, we have a wishing tree that stays up all year round. Its a cut branch from an ash. On it we hang thoughts and wishes and memories and lengths of silk...its a lot nicer...and no needles

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was listening to Christmas music today!!

I am SO EXCITED! I bloody love Christmas and it makes me so so so so so so so happy. I can't wait. I love the build up and the Christmas mood. I'm always gutted when it's over.

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

When I was working in London

Christmas wrap programs had to be ready by mid August ( including shop displays) merchandise, packaging, cards, advertising

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