FabSwingers.com forum: Talk me through your Xmas day.

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

What the title says

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

Driving south for 3 hours to see my sister. We have a dinner planned and probably Xmas movies and board games

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

Starting work at 7am for a 12 hour shift…

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

This year probably be on call so watch porn until called out lol

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By *ockosaurusMan
over a year ago

Warwick

No idea this year.

Usually take the kids to their cousins and meet my parents the day after.

But my mum passed away a few weeks ago, so that's changed things a little as I don't want my Dad to be alone.

Got some planning and arranging to do I think.

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By *urplechesterCouple
over a year ago

chester

My Christmas Day will be in January this time around! Xmas music on ready for when the kids come down, then the obligatory Xmas brecky before the kids and dogs open some presents! Dinner at about 6! Official Christmas Day will be quiet this year

Miss pc

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

It's ma mate's turn to cook this year, so will be getting slightly sozzled round his gaff

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

Be a strange one, first one without the kids as they will be with their dad

Probably sleep til whenever I get nagged to go to my mums, dinner and home.

Then plan a belated Xmas day for when my girls get back x

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By *his_Kitty_ScratchesWoman
over a year ago

WSM

I’ll be up early to head to the kids dads house so we can do Christmas morning all together, all back to my house for Christmas dinner and then the kids will stay with me so lots of junk food, movies, swearing at toys I can’t figure out, wandering around with a bin bag picking bits up, trying not to step on small breakable toys. No doubt will be heading back to dads because someone left something behind at some point

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

I will be on my own probably have steak and chips

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

"No idea this year.

Usually take the kids to their cousins and meet my parents the day after.

But my mum passed away a few weeks ago, so that's changed things a little as I don't want my Dad to be alone.

Got some planning and arranging to do I think. "

so sorry

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By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago

Burnleyish (She/They)

I can describe what it used to be. Not sure what it will be like now as I've had a gastric bypass and it will be less food oriented!

Get up, open presents while having brioche/croissants with coffee.

Go to my dad's church as the dutiful good Christian vicars daughter.

Visit my grandparents-in-law to see husband's family.

Then Christmas food with either husband's or my mums. Both have very set Christmas dinners, neither one can be changed or tampered with. Both involve copious champagne and wine!

Then watching cheesy TV while nibbling cheese and biscuits till I fall asleep.

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By *urplechesterCouple
over a year ago

chester

"Be a strange one, first one without the kids as they will be with their dad

Probably sleep til whenever I get nagged to go to my mums, dinner and home.

Then plan a belated Xmas day for when my girls get back x"

I know the feeling lovely, it’s not the best, but all I can say is it comes and goes, just another day! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your kids on whichever day it lands for you

Miss pc

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

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

Will be the first Christmas I don't see my family, ever.

And they live next door.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

We will be in St Lucia for Christmas Day…7 day cruise around the Caribbean booked, different island on each day

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

Thought I be alone but my friend saved the day, we eating out and may see if any fun to be had as an extra treat

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Have breakfast,exchange presents with the family in my parents house,leave early to work in a charity kitchen to help feed old folk and homeless people for a few hours.Deliver some hot meals to those housebound on the way home for my own dinner and a few beers hopefully

Just as much craic as when my kids were young and believed in Santa

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

This year my youngest will be at his father's for Xmas eve and Xmas day, so we will have our Christmas lunch on boxing day.

Myself and my boyfriend will just treat Xmas day as we would any other day off and will probably go out for a trail run. And we look forward to seeing the kids in the evening.

NBVN x

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

It will be hectic this year with 3 babies.

I'll make a cup of tea and help with feeds while my daughter deals with the gifts.

Turkey will be cooked the night before and lamb will go in as soon as I get up.

Between the two of us we'll manage the cooking and babies until everyone else turns up to help.

I'm really excited about this year

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

Wake up around 8am with hangover, prep and cook a nice hearty breakfast with a fresh cup of roast coffee

Once breakfast eaten FaceTime kids if they’re doing their own thing and have a laugh deciding what’s games we’re going to play, online or board, while dinner is cooking

Once dinner is eaten with a glass of champagne, tidy up and crack open a bottle of booze or can then settle with a movie or music and more games

Then bed very full and slightly intoxicated for some well needed rest before Boxing Day, my preferred day of the season, shenanigans

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

Get up, empty my sack

Santa

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

We're hoping to be on the beach in the sun...

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By *orraine999Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere

Wake up early, take the dogs out, make coffee and watch Christmas movies. Grilled steak and salad.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Wake up, pressies then deliver small people to the ex, then I'm going out for a Christmas carvery

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

This Xmas I’ll be covering a shift, so a guy with young kids can have the day at home,

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Carlisle

Watch Love Actually and wonder how come bridget jones isn’t in it - watch Bridget Jones and then think this isn’t as funny as I remember and where’s Julia Roberts?? - look on skype at the top 10% of my mums head while screaming I can’t see you - and never mind where the camera is it’s too high. Drink too much wine then hopefully shovel some snow onto carollers which isnt as much fun now im in a bungalow. The rest is unplanned

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By *elinefineWoman
over a year ago

kempston

Should finish work at 2am (unlikely) then sleep for a few hours. Get up, sort animals out, might manage a hack out on the horse before Christmas lunch with my parents then a few hours sleep before a night shift. Got night shifts both Christmas Day and Boxing Day so don’t doubt one will be manic and one will be tame.... Think we are having a party buffet one night and curry the other

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

Honestly have no idea this year. My old dear had a stroke so probably won’t want company she finds it overwhelming. So probably be a quiet one. 2 days later it’s my birthday so probably make more fuss for that given that it’s my 30th.

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

I don't know yet we're not even half way through November. Plenty of time to sort.

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

The same as every other day but with some extra nibbles.

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

I’ve got the kids Xmas eve & Xmas morning so we will open presents & have a lovely breakfast before they go to their Dads.

I turned down the invitation to go to my brothers with my Mum & Dad for Xmas lunch. I’m looking forward to having a chilled day with some fizz & a posh ready meal.

Then kids are back with me Boxing Day & I’m cooking Xmas dinner then for 8.

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

Christmas with my son until mid day then dinner with my mum and dad. Eating too many Celebrations throughout the day will probably be likely.

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

Have not done it for years as I had difficulties with it, quiet drive, sandwich on the beach

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

Building my grandsons toys while my kids carry the load..

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

"We will be in St Lucia for Christmas Day…7 day cruise around the Caribbean booked, different island on each day

Nothing beats Christmas Day on the beach

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By *he Knight is YoungMan
over a year ago

22 Acacia Ave, Preston-for now

I won't be celebrating this year as its been one of the darkest years of my life.

There's not much family to celebrate with

Probably a bit of reflection of the year over a bottle of Morgans spiced rum

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

Eat, sleep, rave, repeat. But with red party hat and a turkey.

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

Christmas eve at my mums for presents - scandinavian Christmas.

Christmas day just the 4 of us at ours to open presents then we pop to husbands mums house to see them.

Back home to cook the Christmas dinner and help the kids with their toys and games. Try and get everything organised by the evening so me and other half can enjoy a cuddle on the sofa and watch a movie.

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

Get up, have a buffet breakfast. Spend all day on the beach sunbathing drinking & eating. That’s about it. No gifts, no kids.

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

"We will be in St Lucia for Christmas Day…7 day cruise around the Caribbean booked, different island on each day

Nothing beats Christmas Day on the beach

Other than maybe an alpine chalet with log fire, reindeer carriage/sleigh and snow underfoot.

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By *m A FuckerMan
over a year ago

kingswood,surrey/leysdown kent

Usually go on a cruise for a week but this year its benidorm lol

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By *ik MMan
over a year ago

Lancashire

This will be my first ever Christmas Day on my own so I’m not really sure.

Assuming nothing changes between now and then I’m going wild swimming for sunrise then on a 30 mile bike ride followed by a hike to the top of a hill for sunset.

I’ll come home and have a rack of lamb and be glad it’s all over

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

"I won't be celebrating this year as its been one of the darkest years of my life.

There's not much family to celebrate with

Probably a bit of reflection of the year over a bottle of Morgans spiced rum

Hope you enjoy it anyway

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

"I won't be celebrating this year as its been one of the darkest years of my life.

There's not much family to celebrate with

Probably a bit of reflection of the year over a bottle of Morgans spiced rum

Spend sometime with the family you have x

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By *annaBeStrongMan
over a year ago

wokingham

"This will be my first ever Christmas Day on my own so I’m not really sure.

Assuming nothing changes between now and then I’m going wild swimming for sunrise then on a 30 mile bike ride followed by a hike to the top of a hill for sunset.

I’ll come home and have a rack of lamb and be glad it’s all over "

A lot of respect for that day. Hope it serves you well sounds like a good one

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

This year will be at my house with parents

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

"We will be in St Lucia for Christmas Day…7 day cruise around the Caribbean booked, different island on each day

Nothing beats Christmas Day on the beach

Other than maybe an alpine chalet with log fire, reindeer carriage/sleigh and snow underfoot. "

Not for me , I was born in the Alps

Give me the beach anytime

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By *est Mims LookingCouple
over a year ago

Crofton

It's just another day to us. He might call or text his daughter.

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

"We will be in St Lucia for Christmas Day…7 day cruise around the Caribbean booked, different island on each day

Nothing beats Christmas Day on the beach

Other than maybe an alpine chalet with log fire, reindeer carriage/sleigh and snow underfoot.

Not for me , I was born in the Alps

Give me the beach anytime

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

"No idea this year.

Usually take the kids to their cousins and meet my parents the day after.

But my mum passed away a few weeks ago, so that's changed things a little as I don't want my Dad to be alone.

Got some planning and arranging to do I think. "

I'm so sorry for your loss lovely. X

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

Christmas Day this year is curry & box set day.

Christmas will take place on 27th instead.

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By *he Knight is YoungMan
over a year ago

22 Acacia Ave, Preston-for now

"I won't be celebrating this year as its been one of the darkest years of my life.

There's not much family to celebrate with

Probably a bit of reflection of the year over a bottle of Morgans spiced rum

Hope you enjoy it anyway

Thank you

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Wake up about 7.

Shower.

Get ready for work.

Either walk the 3 miles or get a taxi depending on funds.

Work til about 7.

If there's leftovers work will plate me a dinner up.

Either walk home or get a taxi depending on funds.

Heat up dinner if there is one.

Eat it.

Go to bed.

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By *he Knight is YoungMan
over a year ago

22 Acacia Ave, Preston-for now

"I won't be celebrating this year as its been one of the darkest years of my life.

There's not much family to celebrate with

Probably a bit of reflection of the year over a bottle of Morgans spiced rum

Spend sometime with the family you have x"

I'll be okay

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By *eacupsbearCouple
over a year ago

York

An Air BnB on the coast for the week.

I'm cooking dinner with all the trimmings.

Then cozying up for the rest of the day.

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

"This will be my first ever Christmas Day on my own so I’m not really sure.

Assuming nothing changes between now and then I’m going wild swimming for sunrise then on a 30 mile bike ride followed by a hike to the top of a hill for sunset.

I’ll come home and have a rack of lamb and be glad it’s all over "

That sounds like a great day…

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By *hunderace...Man
over a year ago

Dudley

Probably working as other years or at home alone.

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

Lunch with family.

Partner is working till 6.30. Will spend the evening with him.

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

Get pissed, have food, get even more pissed sleep.

Apparently no one is buying anyone presents this year so I’m going to just become Scrooge.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Get up, have a dump.

Open presents with Mrs have a small breakfast.

Lay in bath for an hour or two.

Walk on the beach with Mrs and daughter and her partner.

Go to son's house have massive present opening sesh with grandkids and rest of them.

Eat, fall asleep in chair.

Feel bloated probably have another dump.

Crack open the cheese board and scotch play some games.

Then the four of us walk back to ours late night taking in the harbour view.

Then have a food baby and indigestion tablet's go to bed suggest to Mrs about having sex but neither one of us can be arsed to move fall asleep and probably wake up around 4am busting for another dump.

Day end's as it starts.

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

Probably running up and down the wards as normal but with a mince pie in one hand and a chocolate in the other..

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

Having experienced so much loss this year, I am really dreading it. I am not working so that option is out. I might, if not too late volunteer. I haven't done this for ages and a mate and his missus help out homeless charities every year.

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

This year....

Arrive home from work at 8.30. Have a coffee and maybe a yogurt. Walk dog then go to bed until 4. Open presents when I wake up, make some phone calls and have a sandwich or toast. Walk dog again, have a bath then back out to work.

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By *entlemenpipMan
over a year ago

not far

This year probably alone as my bitch ex will probably not let me see my daughter

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

"Get up, have a dump.

Open presents with Mrs have a small breakfast.

Lay in bath for an hour or two.

Walk on the beach with Mrs and daughter and her partner.

Go to son's house have massive present opening sesh with grandkids and rest of them.

Eat, fall asleep in chair.

Feel bloated probably have another dump.

Crack open the cheese board and scotch play some games.

Then the four of us walk back to ours late night taking in the harbour view.

Day end's as it starts."

Wow, you are very regular ! I cant do that many dumps in a week!

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

"Watch Love Actually and wonder how come bridget jones isn’t in it - watch Bridget Jones and then think this isn’t as funny as I remember and where’s Julia Roberts?? - look on skype at the top 10% of my mums head while screaming I can’t see you - and never mind where the camera is it’s too high. Drink too much wine then hopefully shovel some snow onto carollers which isnt as much fun now im in a bungalow. The rest is unplanned"

sounds fun!

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Just have light breakfast then go to parents for Christmas Dinner. It's their turn to host. After dinner, board games.

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

"Probably running up and down the wards as normal but with a mince pie in one hand and a chocolate in the other..

Mince pies or maybe a Xmas pud

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By *ouise73Woman
over a year ago

Norwich

Only day off. Home alone

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By *adyBugsWoman
over a year ago

cognito

Mine varies between each parent or on my own. I’d quite like a Christmas Day one year on a sunny beach.

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

I'll be cooking for the family, my dad and brother will come for lunch. Dad will be hungry but not really eat much.

After we have eaten my dad will then change all the settings on the television and turn it up so load I end up leaving the room.

Our dog will be super excited we have guest and try and sit on them.

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

As a mum of 3 kids, once the kids have opened their gifts, i've tidied up and got dinner in the oven I could sleep for a week. So many months of prep, planning, story telling, wrapping, decorating, cleaning and trying to keep the magic alive is exhausting. Looking forwars to when i'm old enough tk start drink8ng port ar 10 whilst everyone else does the work

(I will 100% keeping the magic alive for the little ones though)

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

The kids will wake me up, go downstairs and open their presents. Cook breakfast, then they’ll be off to their bedrooms to play whatever new game they’ve had.

Get my daughter to help with dinner, eat, then they’re off to their rooms again. So an afternoon of watching tv, then I’ll have to do tea. Then they will be back in their rooms. Just a normal ish day with more food x

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe

Same as every other Christmas day - sat in a studio entertaining the world before having a late afternoon dinner with family. Home for 7pm and crack open a bottle of red.

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By *rMojoRisinMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

I’m going to be alone this year, for the first time in a long time. I’m thinking of volunteering somewhere.

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

"I’m going to be alone this year, for the first time in a long time. I’m thinking of volunteering somewhere. "

Do it, I bet its loads of fun and it will be one to remember. When our kids are older and moved out i'd like to do this or invite people around for lunch that would usually be on their own, it sounds like so fun and I bet the atmosphere is great.

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

Get woken up at the arse crack of dawn by a child who is already crying because they have lost a piece to a shitty plastic toy in their stocking …. There is slime in their hair

Drink 3 cups of coffee whilst watching small people rip through hundreds of pounds worth of toys in 3.3 milliseconds , break up 6 fights before 10am and have cancelled the whole day and called Santa back 13 times

Hide in the kitchen drinking gin and eating food as I cook.

Sit down to dinner and can’t eat it (see above )

Okay board games whilst retrieving Barbie shoes from the dogs mouth

Eat chocolate in front of the TV proclaiming that I will never celebrate Christmas again.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

Wake up and shower, then it’s smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on an English muffin.

Prepare the diner sort me stuffing out

FaceTime my eldest and his wife in Canada once they are awake then begin cooking as I have my youngest, his wife and my little grandson over this year, they take it in turns between me and his MIL

Once they have gone it’s get the plonk out, some stinky cheese, grapes and crackers, turn on a crap film that will probably make me cry at some point and then it’s bed

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By *aughty but nice...Man
over a year ago

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By *aughty but nice...Man
over a year ago

Staffs

Go over to mom's for lunch with my sister then to the pub for a couple before heading home

Then my little man will join me for tea

I get to have two Christmases in one day

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

"No idea this year.

Usually take the kids to their cousins and meet my parents the day after.

But my mum passed away a few weeks ago, so that's changed things a little as I don't want my Dad to be alone.

Got some planning and arranging to do I think. "

Oh, mate. I'm sorry to hear that. I hope it all goes okay. Christmas can be such a hard time of year.

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By *ich_ChesterMan
over a year ago

Chester

Xmas pjs on, grab a brew, make some breakfast.

Exchange gifts, calm family, friends

Sort out xmas lunch, eat drink and be merry, enjoy the day and chill out xx

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Work, work, work.

I mostly ignore Christmas anyway, so it’s not a huge deal

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

At my mum's Xmas Eve. Over to my son's for presents and a few drinks then back to my mum's for lunch.

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

So this year I’ll be home alone Christmas Eve. Christmas morning I’ll sort kids presents then to my parents for dinner and then pick my kids up around 3.30pm

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By *aughty Couple ABCCouple
over a year ago

West Bromwich

The children (all adults) wake us up with a coffee no earlier than 8 am. We sit around opening presents and eating chocolates. Drink a glass or two/three of bucks fizz. Then prepare the dinner. Mr NC cooks it to perfection. Once washing up is done we'll chill until its time to visit family for more food and drink

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

First Christmas with a newborn so not sure how it will all pan out.

My previous Christmas days are usually me up early to put the Turkey in. Then we have mimosas while opening gifts. A bit more food prep then get dressed. We would usually visit my Nan in the care home but she died in April. So then we would have dinner around 1. 3pm the queens speech followed by desert that we waited for. Then play family games for a few hours. Put a spread out on the table about 7pm and watch Christmas tv.

This year…. Who knows

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

It’s my mums turn to have my sister this year, she alternates between mum and her dad (she’s nearly 27 mind!). My sister will stay down my mums Xmas eve, me and my daughter here. I’ll get up about 6 and fuss with my cracking and the rest of the meats. Will put Xmas bangers on the music channels, lights on the tree. Have a coffee. Put wrapping paper over the living room door cos my daughter likes to burst through it. My sister and mum will come up and then I’ll wake my daughter up. She’s a lazy bones even on Xmas day! Then we all watch her open her stocking in her room then watch her go down and start on the downstairs presents.

Hoping to have a kitten this year which will be a gift. Haven’t really thought this part out yet and how to keep it a secret till Xmas day. Few breeders have said they’ll keep the kitten till Xmas eve. I need to have a good think and plan this.

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over a year ago

Nice reading about everyone’s different take on Xmas day. Funny how we all have our own little Xmas day traditions.

We’ve spent every Xmas for 13 years abroad somewhere hot. For us, Xmas is about jumping on a plane and escaping the cold and it’s the longest holiday we manage to squeeze in each year due to our work schedules, always take 4/5 weeks to relax and unwind after the busy previous year

To everyone, whatever you end up doing, hope you all have the Xmas day that your wish for

Hope

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By *uckslut and MCouple
over a year ago

Poole

"This Xmas I’ll be covering a shift, so a guy with young kids can have the day at home, "

That's so kind of you. Making memories for the kids, is an gift for you to give.

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over a year ago

My boys will wake up early

Presents will be done by about 830am

Breakfast of pancakes.

Make the Xmas dinner.

To be honest aside from the gifts its much like any other day and while I'm very lucky to have my sons I will still find it pretty lonely that it's year 13 of just me.

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

"My boys will wake up early

Presents will be done by about 830am

Breakfast of pancakes.

Make the Xmas dinner.

To be honest aside from the gifts its much like any other day and while I'm very lucky to have my sons I will still find it pretty lonely that it's year 13 of just me. "

13 for me too although my daughter was only 2 months old Xmas 2009. Think this is one of the first Christmases where I’m actually excited and happy and no guy drama at the back of my mind.

Every guy that contacts me I’ve been like nah it’s too close to Xmas mate not having anyone dragging down my vibe!

Just absorb your boys energy, don’t think about being lonely cos you’ll send out signals that you want more loneliness.

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over a year ago

I normally start early to prep the food, my mum and nan come round later around midday. My nan had a stroke few years ago and has seizures quite a lot so all depends if she is mobile enough around Xmas but hopefully she is otherwise she’ll be alone. Then present opening after dinner

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

"I normally start early to prep the food, my mum and nan come round later around midday. My nan had a stroke few years ago and has seizures quite a lot so all depends if she is mobile enough around Xmas but hopefully she is otherwise she’ll be alone. Then present opening after dinner "

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

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

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

Huge fuckery, prezzies first thing while still half asleep

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

Huge fuckery, prezzies first thing while still half asleep

Damn right. These days it's me banging around trying to wake the kids up! It’s 6 am ffs and it’s Christmas Day. He’s been! What’s the matter with you! Get up!

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By *mily36CWoman
over a year ago

Beds (or anywhere beginning with B..!?)

Simples ... crisp cold dog walk to local pub, log fire, a beverage or two and delicious food ...family, friends and laughter - reverse and repeat until New Year!

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

My family are coming to me this year and my mum is staying over since it will be 1st Christmas without my Dad.

Mum will help me prep xmas lunch, everyone will arrive for around 11 and we will nip to the pub for a couple. Lunch is served around 1pm and we open our presents after lunch. It makes the day last longer otherwise It’s all over and done in a flash.

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over a year ago

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem???

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem??? "

That’s acceptable. As long as you don’t have children and make them wait

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem???

That’s acceptable. As long as you don’t have children and make them wait

As children, we were made to wait until after lunch and possibly after the Queen's Speech too.

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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

This year First one in 15 years not spent together as a family. If my son hadnt stayed living with me I’d probably hang self in garage christmas morning if house had been empty

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over a year ago

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem???

That’s acceptable. As long as you don’t have children and make them wait

As children, we were made to wait until after lunch and possibly after the Queen's Speech too. "

See not the only one

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

I'm super excited. I'm cooking, my daughter, her partner and my lovely grandchildren are coming as usual. I won't be drinking alcohol whilst they are here. Her brilliant partner has been 2yrs drink & drug free. Both dogs will be running riot !

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

Most likely will be working a 12 hour shift so it will be just a normal day .If not I'll go to my sister's for dinner then home a few hours later and relax .

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem???

That’s acceptable. As long as you don’t have children and make them wait

As children, we were made to wait until after lunch and possibly after the Queen's Speech too. "

that’s just mean!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem???

That’s acceptable. As long as you don’t have children and make them wait

As children, we were made to wait until after lunch and possibly after the Queen's Speech too.

that’s just mean!

Why d'ya think I've turned out like I am?!

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem???

That’s acceptable. As long as you don’t have children and make them wait

As children, we were made to wait until after lunch and possibly after the Queen's Speech too.

that’s just mean!

Why d'ya think I've turned out like I am?!

. Do you make your kids wait?

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

"Be a strange one, first one without the kids as they will be with their dad

Probably sleep til whenever I get nagged to go to my mums, dinner and home.

Then plan a belated Xmas day for when my girls get back x"

Same here, first one since me and my partner split. She’s having my 2 Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dreading it lol

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

"Will be the first Christmas I don't see my family, ever.

And they live next door."

Whaaaaaat?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem???

That’s acceptable. As long as you don’t have children and make them wait

As children, we were made to wait until after lunch and possibly after the Queen's Speech too.

that’s just mean!

Why d'ya think I've turned out like I am?!

. Do you make your kids wait? "

Not exactly. We have traditionally had stockings upstairs in our bed, then they can choose one present under the tree before breakfast. Then breakfast and tidy up but then it's pretty much a free for all till lunchtime. Lots of stopping to build stuff, usually. Our son always wanted Lego and stuff.

This year might well be very different because we're thinking about going abroad to the middle of nowhere!

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over a year ago

Off to Ireland to stay with friends and their kiddies. And their massive dog!!! Who likes to climb on the sofa with me and get herself in the spooning position

Really looking forward to it

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem???

That’s acceptable. As long as you don’t have children and make them wait

As children, we were made to wait until after lunch and possibly after the Queen's Speech too.

that’s just mean!

Why d'ya think I've turned out like I am?!

. Do you make your kids wait?

This year might well be very different because we're thinking about going abroad to the middle of nowhere!"

Wow that’ll be something different. Somewhere snowy

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

I’ll have a nice chilled morning with the mutts then go over to my brothers to cook for around 16.. it’s my happy place in the kitchen

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem???

That’s acceptable. As long as you don’t have children and make them wait

As children, we were made to wait until after lunch and possibly after the Queen's Speech too.

that’s just mean!

Why d'ya think I've turned out like I am?!

. Do you make your kids wait?

This year might well be very different because we're thinking about going abroad to the middle of nowhere!

Wow that’ll be something different. Somewhere snowy

Noooooooo! Beach! I want to sit on the beach on Christmas Day with a picnic

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem???

That’s acceptable. As long as you don’t have children and make them wait

As children, we were made to wait until after lunch and possibly after the Queen's Speech too.

that’s just mean!

Why d'ya think I've turned out like I am?!

. Do you make your kids wait?

This year might well be very different because we're thinking about going abroad to the middle of nowhere!

Wow that’ll be something different. Somewhere snowy

Noooooooo! Beach! I want to sit on the beach on Christmas Day with a picnic

Weird

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over a year ago

Opening presents after dinner! What kind of weird fuckery is that!

I like to open my presents with my nan present (see what I did there) problem???

That’s acceptable. As long as you don’t have children and make them wait

As children, we were made to wait until after lunch and possibly after the Queen's Speech too.

that’s just mean!

Why d'ya think I've turned out like I am?!

. Do you make your kids wait?

This year might well be very different because we're thinking about going abroad to the middle of nowhere!

Wow that’ll be something different. Somewhere snowy

Noooooooo! Beach! I want to sit on the beach on Christmas Day with a picnic

Im hoping to sit on a beach christmas day too, but as it will be a cornish one, we will be lashed by rain and wind. I'll save the picnic for the car

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

This year might well be very different because we're thinking about going abroad to the middle of nowhere!

Wow that’ll be something different. Somewhere snowy

Noooooooo! Beach! I want to sit on the beach on Christmas Day with a picnic

Weird

Yep! I'd have said it's a ridiculous idea a year or two ago, but for some reason, I really fancy it this year

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"What the title says

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get up around 11am. Open presents with my daughter. Have dinner around 1pm. Go to work for 2.35

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Wake up whenever I feel like it. Sit on my own and open presents. Watch crap TV until its time to go next door and eat food then sit next door and watch crap TV until its time to go to bed.

I love Christmas but not a fan of Chrismad day. its kinda boring.

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

Get up when the prince that is our cat decides it's time, tea/coffee, unwrap gifts. Get ready to play Father Christmas and Mrs Christmas where I work, go in for a couple of hours to bring Christmas cheer, hopefully get a Christmas dinner while there!

After that veg out on cheese and wait for rubbish TV to start

Danish x

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