Its Over Thank God - Who else feels like this

Who says it over? Tomorrow my grandaughter is visiting, Sunday I'm off to the panto and then away to my daughter's for New Year.

We keep the trimmings and tree up until Twelfth Night on the 6th January when we have Australian family visiting.

So for us, in our family in this little corner of the world, Christmas has only just begun and I prefer it that way.

Despite my moaning, we had a lovely night with our family last night. A much needed laugh.

Oh, I didn't see this as a thread about being miserable - more about recognition of the fact that the picturebook/TV representations of Christmas aren't always accurate, and that however much we enjoy it, Christmas can be hard work.

Maybe those who are seeing it as a miserable thread are showing their own miserable outlook?

It's a realistic thread.
Nothing wrong with that.

I had a lovely Xmas Day with family. Then last night on the sofa with my book, a glass of wine and cheese and biscuits I had a moment of pure bliss😺

I guess I like the contrast.

I had my second mastectomy 23rd Dec in 2022 my daughter had covi D my son and family came day after Christmas day,different Christmas that year .Hope you are feeling both mentally and bodily.

FGT Iam64 the baton was grabbed by my daughter last year, I was unnerved, but it was fine.A day later she rang and asked if it could be returned. So this year, back to normal, everyone helped and it was wonderful, comforting rituals and memories.

Doodledog

Oh, I didn't see this as a thread about being miserable - more about recognition of the fact that the picturebook/TV representations of Christmas aren't always accurate, and that however much we enjoy it, Christmas can be hard work.

Maybe those who are seeing it as a miserable thread are showing their own miserable outlook?

Yes, that's exactly how I saw it too! You can be grateful for the time spent with family and friends and for any gifts received, while at the same time being relieved that the hard work may be over. I didn't take it as being miserable at all.

Didn't mean to be miserable, I want everyone to have had a good Christmas, just saying how I feel about it. As I said we are all different. I must admit even I am surprised at how many people agreed with me though. On a more positive note, I wish a very Happy and peaceful New Year to all of you.

Couldn't agree more!

It's OK, you're not miserable
Your feelings are just as valid as anyone else's.

I had a great sense of relief that our family did all get together on Christmas Eve and they all seemed to enjoy it.
So I am glad that's over and people will have some happy memories.
Mind you our singing might be better forgotten....

Yes, it's over and I'm happy to be able to remember this Christmas when I was with the people I love and who love me. DS2 and myDiL hosted because they have plenty of space in their house. As the family 'matriarch', I was totally spoiled and never had to lift a finger. My brilliant DiL shouldered most of the responsibility and I hope she is putting her weary feet up today. Their older grandson, who is turning out to be a good cook, also made his mark in the kitchen. and DS2 played Scrabble with me. I managed to get some photos of myself with all my 'descendants' because who knows when I will see them under the same roof at the same time again, given their propensity to disappear to different points of the compass.
Nowadays, it's easier to look back rather than forward and as the rear view is rosy, there's no point in speculating what next Christmas will be like.

Christmas just didn’t happen for me. Didn’t see a soul. Son in Switzerland came over end of November to exchange gifts, son in London came on the 21st December to do the same. Had phone calls but it’s not the same. Couldn’t be bothered to cook so had corned beef and beetroot salad. Christmas is a very sad and lonely time when you’re on your own. Took decorations down Boxing Day, saw no point in keeping them up. I’m glad it’s done and finished with.

I'm quite glad it's over, last guests leaving this morning. Then we are going off to a fairly nearby Spa Hotel for a night of indulging ourselves since being on catering and clearing up duty which started Christmas Eve, although not so much with washing up pans and loading dishwasher our guests did their bit on that score. Nevertheless, the preparation of the house, buying presents, food and cooking it, well it just goes on too damn long, but I suppose Christmas is what we all make it. Personally I'd scale it down a 100% and trade what we have in Britain for a toned down experience more akin to what Christmas means in Europe. The consummerism around the British Christmas is so over the top. I feel nothing but sympathy for those coping with illness and bereavement this time of year must be hellish.

'their older grandson' should read 'their older son'.

We too feel the same. Over the top. People shopping like it's going out of busines..
People getting into dept for one day.
Kids getting far too much.
When other kids getting very little if parents are skint.
Over hyped for nothing.
We had our son for Christmas day. Dad took him home. Then we went to his boxing day, he made pizza.
So peaceful and no high expectations.
The daughters bought their kids what they wanted. Had Christmas dinner in their own homes. No visits from know one. That's how they like it.
I'm too glad it's over.
I was reading today Jesus wasn't even born on the 25th December.
He was born easter time.
I'm not religious but I do think there's something in the air.. Like spiritual things..

Bless you honey.. You'll get there. Best of luck fire your future..

Dinner at neighbours on Xmas Eve then Xmas Day just the two of us at home for late lunch. Boxing Day drinks and nibbles at another neighbours and home for a Netflix. Worked well for us without nearby relatives. Not a day goes by without emails from food and drink purveyors encouraging more spending though.

No one has to succumb to Christmas propaganda and go crazy.
Ignore the advertisements, have a nice simple continental style Christmas and take it easy.

No you're not..The older I get the more I can't be bothered with it all..

I had the decorations down and packed away within an hour of the last guest leaving on boxing day! :D

I can understand why some people are glad that their Christmas is over. It's not great for everyone.
I had a good Christmas with my two sons. We all enjoyed it and my youngest DD is coming over tomorrow with my little grandson. I consider myself lucky but sadly some are very much alone.

I'm with you on this one. Dislike Christmas. So much hype for one day. Where I live shops started with Xmas decs etc at the beginning of October. Christmas activities started in November. How many young kids are now disappointed after realising all the hype was for one day, two if you include Xmas eve or Boxing day? Cant wait for 2nd January to be honest. Fireworks at midnight on 31/12, 1/1 that won't stop until about 2am. Dogs and cat terrified again. I know I sound a misery but it used to be 12 days of Xmas and all you heard on NYE was cheering and singing. Oh for the return of the good old days.

Oh goodness I feel the same, as I wasn't hosting didn't bother with tree and decs, put greenery on my mantlepiece and that's going today as its wilted