I love Christmas!

I don't think I should have said that I really hate Christmas! I only dislike the commercialism that is flung in our faces too early - but I can live with it! I do quite like the Christmas songs being played in the shops and seeing the Salvation Army playing in the streets (seems just like last week that I last heard them, actually)! What I like also, is the fact that, although times are tough for so many, there is also a sense of 'kindness' in the air. Not everywhere and not everybody, of course - but amongst the hustle and bustle of it all, people are thinking of others, (even just with present buying), and not just themselves.

See you next Sunday then Ariadne. Will bring a bottle of Pernod.

I love it too! One spare room is stacked with presents and wrapping paper (today's job) and the cards are waiting to be written - a job I love now but hated when I was working. Christmas drinks here next Sunday -do drop in!

Yesterday was Late Night Christmas Shopping in our small town; every year on the first Friday in December the local shops and offices stay open late and offer mince pies, mulled wine, chocolates etc. There are carollers roaming the streets and the Salvation Army Band plays; it's a wonderful occasion. As our contribution to the festivities a small group of Christians got together to produce a 'Nativity Experience'. A small hall was transformed into the streets of Nazareth and Bethlehem; there was a census taker, shepherds - and of course Mary, Joseph and Jesus (we had a real baby), and a storyteller. Last year we did the same thing and were astonished to have 126 visitors passing through, but last night word had spread and 220 people of all ages came to hear the real story of the first Christmas. It was wonderful and I felt privileged to be taking part and today, having got into the spirit of it, I've been doing Christmassy things.

I also love christmas, I know it can be expensive but we have to remember keep to a budget its no good if you are still paying for this years christmas next year.
I always look forward to the christmas cards arriving , putting up the decs, and the excitement of our grandchidren, it shows in their faces
We dont need to be religious to love christmas. I dont think it matters as long as any of us can find a little peace and happiness at this time of year. That I believe is reason enough to love christmas

Thank you Notso.

I had a feeling you'd love it too jings! Fingers crossed for your aches & pains to ease off for you

nanapug I haven't been brave enough to start this thread, but I'm so glad you have! I absolutely love Christmas too! I love everything about it, just everything. I've had a brilliant day today with all sorts of cooking and other Christmas prep. Not long now!

I can't wait for my aches and pains to ease off so I can hit the high street properly. (Well not hit it exactly iyswim)

Nanapug, I was thinking exactly the same earlier today. I love it too. I love all the things you have mentioned, including the commercialisation!

And everything else about it.

So there!