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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

No not what you might have been thinking ! Christmas!!

Who’s excited ?

Who can’t be bothered?

What traditions do people have ?

Christmas parties you are attending or not ?

Interesting to hear your opinions on whether this Christmas will be back to normal?

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

New Year's Eve sorted before Christmas....

Yet to sort a night out - I'm open to ideas

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

I'm neither excited nor annoyed. Just too early to feel anything yet

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I'm neither excited nor annoyed. Just too early to feel anything yet

True !! But soon be here !!

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

I'm looking forward to Christmas this year....eating,drinking,watching naff Christmas TV and watching the kids open presents!

Spent last Christmas battling Covid

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I'm looking forward to Christmas this year....eating,drinking,watching naff Christmas TV and watching the kids open presents!

Spent last Christmas battling Covid

Sounds perfect xx

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By *ancer36Woman
over a year ago

Stirling

I adore Christmas, love the build up, the excitement of my little nephews, the buzz around town, the lights, frosty mornings, cozy fires, big jumpers, quality street tins, big family gatherings and putting my tree up! Not to mention my birthday is the week before

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

Bah humbug!! I hate Christmas.

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Bah humbug!! I hate Christmas. "

Lol xx what’s not to like !!

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Bah humbug!! I hate Christmas. "

Shame I can’t message you !!!!!

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I adore Christmas, love the build up, the excitement of my little nephews, the buzz around town, the lights, frosty mornings, cozy fires, big jumpers, quality street tins, big family gatherings and putting my tree up! Not to mention my birthday is the week before

xx"

Love your comments!! Couldn’t agree more xxx

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

"Bah humbug!! I hate Christmas. "

Wouldn’t say I hate it, but I don’t get giddy about it. Good chance for a rest and a couple of nice bottles of wine, but that’s about it. I don’t get carried away with “having” to visit every relation known to man, thereby turning a restful period into a busy ordeal. And I don’t spend a bloody fortune on presents. Some people seem to completely lose the run of themselves at Xmas and spend a load of money that they simply can’t afford to spend.

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

"Bah humbug!! I hate Christmas.

Lol xx what’s not to like !!"

Work Christmas parties

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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

It used to be the most magical time ever when the kids were young and still got toys and would spend all day with them on the floor playing with and assembling toys ect. Now they bit older it’s over in 15 minutes presents take less time to open as they smaller gadget shit then they disappear off upstairs again only to emerge for food just like every other day so don’t look forward to it much now.

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

I really dislike Christmas, it fills me with anxiety. I would rather not celebrate it. I keep it magical for the children but I’d not bother if I didn’t have them

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

Not thinking about it yet!! Busy planning Halloween and what I'm going to do for that! Designs for outside and inside the house, how scary can I get away with my costume, do I wanna give the local kids nightmares lol!!

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

I've started shopping

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

"It used to be the most magical time ever when the kids were young and still got toys and would spend all day with them on the floor playing with and assembling toys ect. Now they bit older it’s over in 15 minutes presents take less time to open as they smaller gadget shit then they disappear off upstairs again only to emerge for food just like every other day so don’t look forward to it much now."

Back to basics, just get them an orange.

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By *he_Last_TitanMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Seems a bit early, but then time generally seems a little strange a the moment.

Always go to a hotel for the Christmas period, but that was booked up back in March.

Like most guys, I'll do my shopping on Christmas Eve.

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I've started shopping

You are organised!?

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I really dislike Christmas, it fills me with anxiety. I would rather not celebrate it. I keep it magical for the children but I’d not bother if I didn’t have them"

It can be very stressful xx

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

I find it all starts too early and it can get boring. I won't think about it until December but it still holds special memories as I got together with my wife at a work christmas do. She worked for me and started with a close slow dance dance . We married on christmas eve too. That dance was 35 years ago and i was married lol

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

Too soon, it's encroached Halloween too much.

Let's enjoy one event at a time.

I think I prefer Halloween anyway.

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

"I really dislike Christmas, it fills me with anxiety. I would rather not celebrate it. I keep it magical for the children but I’d not bother if I didn’t have them

It can be very stressful xx"

It doesn’t need to be as stressful as it is. Much of the pressure is out in people by themselves, feeling they have to deliver some incredible, amazing, ideal Christmas.

It’s nice to make an effort, but in many cases it has gone way beyond that.

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

Excited because it is also my birthday around the festive period!

I'm scandinavian so Christmas is celebrated on the 24th, but as we have English family we also celebrate on the 25th, as we have children we also leave some celebrations to the 26th so they aren't overwhelmed. It's a busy time!

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

My mind is on doing up my house before I can move in so probably still be in chaos by Christmas. But my teens and I always get pretty excited about it - we enjoy the build-up!

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Excited for other C’s around that time this year.

Caribbean Cruise with C

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

"Excited for other C’s around that time this year.

Caribbean Cruise with C

Lucky sods!! We went for a Caribbean Cruise a few years ago and it was one of the best things we've ever done x

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

Say way to early !

But mince pies shops already!

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

"Say way to early !

But mince pies shops already!

Mince pies should be in shops all year round.

I just make do with homemade Godcakes.

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

"I've started shopping

You are organised!?"

Well i start well and then it goes tits up as i run out of time thinking I've got ooodles of time

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I've started shopping

You are organised!?

Well i start well and then it goes tits up as i run out of time thinking I've got ooodles of time

Lol xx the best laid plans !!

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

I love it!

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I love it! "

My thoughts exactly!!!

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I like the build up to Christmas. The day itself usually do in 2 shifts. Dinner at mum and dads or my place. Then I host again later in the holidays.

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

Sorry,nothing going on here.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I am nightshift n 24th, 25th and 26th so Christmas this year will be exhausting and lonely.

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

"I am nightshift n 24th, 25th and 26th so Christmas this year will be exhausting and lonely."

Awww we'll be here to pick you up virtually and make you smile

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

I'm just neutral about it all. It's nice, but meh.

Always a good reason to watch the Christmas classics like Die Hard, Gremlins, and most Shane Black movies.

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

Git. I came here expecting cake

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By *iBBWLondonWoman
over a year ago

London

"Say way to early !

But mince pies shops already!

Mince pies should be in shops all year round.

I just make do with homemade Godcakes. "

What the hell are Godcakes? And can I have the recipe, please? xx

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By *iBBWLondonWoman
over a year ago

London

"I like the build up to Christmas. The day itself usually do in 2 shifts. Dinner at mum and dads or my place. Then I host again later in the holidays."

That sounds like a good, solid plan. No stress, enjoy it all. If only mine were like that!

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I like the build up to Christmas. The day itself usually do in 2 shifts. Dinner at mum and dads or my place. Then I host again later in the holidays.

That sounds like a good, solid plan. No stress, enjoy it all. If only mine were like that!"

Are yours chaotic ? Xxxx

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By *iBBWLondonWoman
over a year ago

London

"I like the build up to Christmas. The day itself usually do in 2 shifts. Dinner at mum and dads or my place. Then I host again later in the holidays.

That sounds like a good, solid plan. No stress, enjoy it all. If only mine were like that!

Are yours chaotic ? Xxxx"

More non-existent, unfortunately; I looove Christmas

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

"I really dislike Christmas, it fills me with anxiety. I would rather not celebrate it. I keep it magical for the children but I’d not bother if I didn’t have them

It can be very stressful xx

It doesn’t need to be as stressful as it is. Much of the pressure is out in people by themselves, feeling they have to deliver some incredible, amazing, ideal Christmas.

It’s nice to make an effort, but in many cases it has gone way beyond that. "

Trust me, I don’t put the pressure on myself, but my mother does. She compares presents, constantly talks about how much such and such is, she can get very nasty about it all. I hate the materialistic side of Christmas, the expectations, the fact Christmas starts in September. If it wasn’t for work I’d disappear for a week in a remote cottage away from it all.

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I really dislike Christmas, it fills me with anxiety. I would rather not celebrate it. I keep it magical for the children but I’d not bother if I didn’t have them

It can be very stressful xx

It doesn’t need to be as stressful as it is. Much of the pressure is out in people by themselves, feeling they have to deliver some incredible, amazing, ideal Christmas.

It’s nice to make an effort, but in many cases it has gone way beyond that.

The cottage idea sounds amazing!!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Love it! All starts on Dec 1st when the elf comes with all the advent calendars then it’s just fun all the way. December is my favourite month.

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Love it! All starts on Dec 1st when the elf comes with all the advent calendars then it’s just fun all the way. December is my favourite month.

I like your style!! My decorations always go up in he 1st December!!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"Love it! All starts on Dec 1st when the elf comes with all the advent calendars then it’s just fun all the way. December is my favourite month.

I like your style!! My decorations always go up in he 1st December!!"

The day before so when the elf comes he sits under the tree with everything.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Not a fan. Ruins me birthday every year!

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Love it! All starts on Dec 1st when the elf comes with all the advent calendars then it’s just fun all the way. December is my favourite month.

I like your style!! My decorations always go up in he 1st December!!

The day before so when the elf comes he sits under the tree with everything.

I’ll remember that !! Good tip xx

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Love it! All starts on Dec 1st when the elf comes with all the advent calendars then it’s just fun all the way. December is my favourite month.

I like your style!! My decorations always go up in he 1st December!!

The day before so when the elf comes he sits under the tree with everything.

We have such a lot in common shame I’m outside your age range!! Xxxx

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

three new babies this year, so it will be hard work, but I can’t wait

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

I enjoy being with friends and family.

And as the lovely Dancer mentioned the lights, big jumpers, kids being excited... I enjoy giving (not just for Christmas

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But despise the food shopping and greed part of Christmas...

Does that make sense?

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I enjoy being with friends and family.

And as the lovely Dancer mentioned the lights, big jumpers, kids being excited... I enjoy giving (not just for Christmas

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But despise the food shopping and greed part of Christmas...

Does that make sense?

Of course xx it’s been turned into a commercial experience even more so this year regrettably xxx

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

I like it and always make it special for the kids. This year will be even better because we get to spend it with my mum and have the Christmas we should of had last year. Can't wait

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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago

STOKE ON TRENT

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

"No not what you might have been thinking ! Christmas!!

Who’s excited ?

Who can’t be bothered?

What traditions do people have ?

Christmas parties you are attending or not ?

Interesting to hear your opinions on whether this Christmas will be back to normal?"

Ill say what i was thinking and it still stands and its not your C word eaither

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By *ottom charlieMan
over a year ago

washington

i live on my own with no family,,, so its just another day with the usual shite programmes on telly from last year,,,

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

The other c word is more useful

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

I love it

christmas is so special to me for many reasons.its a time i feel safe, warm & loved.

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By *EAT..85Woman
over a year ago

Nottingham

Neither here nor there.

I'm kid free this year so I'll just work lots extra. I love putting lots of lights up, but that's not until December 1st

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

"Bah humbug!! I hate Christmas. "

Me too!

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By *anilla switchWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire

"Bah humbug!! I hate Christmas. "

Same… dislike the dark nights, coldness, expense and small children.

*giggling away here

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

"I've started shopping

Me too

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By *ames5169 OP Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I've started shopping

Me too

You are very organised xx

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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago

Kettering ish

Hopefully will be able to go to Maldives this year

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

I use to love Christmas but now am just a bit meh about it. I am bored of it all by the time we get to actual Christmas as it all starts way too early these days so by the time it gets to the actual day I just want it over.

We don't go mad with presents which is good and if I get the day off work which usually is pretty unlikely I see some family then come home early enough light the fire and relax with the dogs.

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

Subject to travel advice maybe having a non traditional christmas on a beachnin Jamaica.

Here I love putting lights in the garden it makes dull December afternoons brighter. The children on their way home from school love it.

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

Christmas is just another day to me as I will be working again

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

Nice to spend time with family

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

"I really dislike Christmas, it fills me with anxiety. I would rather not celebrate it. I keep it magical for the children but I’d not bother if I didn’t have them

It can be very stressful xx

It doesn’t need to be as stressful as it is. Much of the pressure is out in people by themselves, feeling they have to deliver some incredible, amazing, ideal Christmas.

It’s nice to make an effort, but in many cases it has gone way beyond that.

Nice effort from your mother! I’d give that experience a wide berth. Make sure you enjoy Xmas on your terms, find what works for you and do it! Life is too bloody short to be sacrificing your preferences and time off to fit in with someone else’s plans and ideas.

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