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Its Over Thank God - Who else feels like this

(242 Posts)
BA69 Thu 26-Dec-24 11:13:08

First of all I hope you all had a lovely Christmas Day however you celebrated. But speaking personally I am relieved it is all over, all the pressure and hype starting in November, just for one day. I suppose as I am on my own it makes a difference, but even as a youngster I was never that keen, Somehow it never quite lived up to the expectations, sorry for being a Grinch, and it's lovely for the children, but surely I can't be the only one who feels like this- be honest

Marydoll Sat 28-Dec-24 20:52:28

Our elves cost us next to nothing. They even have pyjamas and dressing gowns, purchased from the Pound shops. No great expense here.

My DGD is pretty sharp, but she loves the fun of it all, even if a tad suspicious.

LinkyPinky Sun 29-Dec-24 03:44:59

Anato that’s terrible. I feel so sad for you.

Norah Sun 29-Dec-24 17:03:20

Marydoll

Our elves cost us next to nothing. They even have pyjamas and dressing gowns, purchased from the Pound shops. No great expense here.

My DGD is pretty sharp, but she loves the fun of it all, even if a tad suspicious.

I find them daft.

GC like them, naturally we purchased, I made little pyjamas. Silly fun.

Jaberwok Sun 29-Dec-24 18:51:21

Well we've had a lovely Christmas. On our own on the day, but out to lunch with daughter, SIL, + two grown-up granddaughters + partners and, last but certainly not least grandson aged 17. A really wonderful day with no cooking or clearing up for anyone. Lots of presents given and received, a good time had by all. Really perked us up.

megan777 Sun 29-Dec-24 21:45:00

Christmas is great for kids, but for adults, it’s a lot of pressure to make everything “perfect.”

BlessedArt Sun 29-Dec-24 21:50:05

I’m relieved! Love getting together but the chaos won’t be missed until next year tchconfused

M0nica Tue 31-Dec-24 01:12:39

megan777

Christmas is great for kids, but for adults, it’s a lot of pressure to make everything “perfect.”

Only if you choose to see it that way. I have never felt any desire to make Christmas 'perfect', whatever that might mean.

Norah Fri 03-Jan-25 13:32:45

Monday is Epiphany -- and so it blessedly ends.

AGAA4 Fri 03-Jan-25 15:16:03

I have a family birthday celebration tomorrow and after that the festivities are over for me. It's back to home made soup and cutting down on chocolate.

BlueBelle Fri 03-Jan-25 15:24:32

Thank goodness it’s done and dusted, decks all down, tree packed away and I can wash it out of my hair , a time of year I really don't like much at all
Phew it’s done it’s gone

MissInterpreted Fri 03-Jan-25 15:37:44

BlueBelle

Thank goodness it’s done and dusted, decks all down, tree packed away and I can wash it out of my hair , a time of year I really don't like much at all
Phew it’s done it’s gone

That's how I feel too. Everything's down and put away and we can get back to some kind of normality now.

MissAdventure Fri 03-Jan-25 15:58:31

I'm always pleased to see the back of it, though I appreciate people with faith enjoy the celebrations.

hollysteers Fri 03-Jan-25 16:42:24

One doesn’t need faith to enjoy what started as a pagan rave up to brighten midwinter.

MissAdventure Fri 03-Jan-25 16:44:46

I've not got faith in anything at all.

That's why I'm such a miserable old biddy. smile

hollysteers Fri 03-Jan-25 16:46:18

No you’re not Miss A, I love your comments, they always stand out💕

MissAdventure Fri 03-Jan-25 16:49:23

Ah, thanks.
I am turning into a horrible old moaner, though.

I'm quite ashamed at myself sometimes blush

A good rave up would probably sort me out (or kill me!)