Its Over Thank God - Who else feels like this

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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

We spread Christmas meals for our 4 daughters and theirs over the 4 Sundays and Advent. Lower numbers (each near 20) make for pleasant meals.

Christmas lunch is for us, after Church, also quite pleasant - eat what we want, walk a lot, talk without interruption - glorious.

Today was everyone (78 people) bring bits to the tables - noisy, and again lovely.

Christmas ends, here, on Epiphany.

mrswoo

Boxing Day! My favourite day of the year. The pressure's off and there's lots of leftovers for bubble and squeak.

Same! No pressure, no shopping, lots of lovely leftovers to eat up. And no rush for anything.

I had my family visit on the 22nd December, and we all went for a nice meal at the Brewers.
Two sons, daughter in law, four grandchildren and myself.
I live alone , so the family travelled over 75miles to visit me.
I had a birthday 79 yrs on December 20 th . Christmas eve one of my son's came back again with a lovely Christmas dinner made by my daughter in law.
Eneough for two or three days.
I spent Christmas day on my own, but had so many lovely presents to open for Christmas, and cards too, that I considered myself extremely lucky.
Photos have been exchanged on my smart phone, and a video call from my daughter in USA , grandson, and son in law
I couldn't ask for more kindness from my family . I really feel so lucky . I have fibromyalgia and a chronic pain condition, but the family gave me every reason to enjoy Christmas. I hope the New year will be good for all .
Back to my knitting soon . XX

👀NOT OVER … JAN 6th - The FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY for us Christians …

Sending big hugs to pammiel hope you’re feeling a bit better daily. Such a stressful time for many. I like the build up and will hopefully be retiring next Christmas hope I’m doing the right thing after working so long. Having some time is nice but having all the time feels a bit daunting. Hugs to all that need it. X

Try not to worry exDancer but try to talk to his GP and see if he will call him in for a check up.

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I'm finding it all a bit odd this year, to be honest. Don't me wrong, it was lovely not to have to cook the xmas dinner this year (we went to my son's instead), but I am missing opening the fridge to find all the lovely leftovers.

So far, it has exceeded expectations. Yes, cooking the dinner was a chore. (Despite M and S doing most of the cooking and wheeling out the Echo hostess. I hate cooking). The upside was that the two DGC (both autistic) who usually spend all their time holed up in their rooms, spent all of the Christmas Eve and Day with us downstairs and joined in charades, board games and other games. Almost a Christmas miracle!

We are still in the throes of it and do enjoy it all but I do like to get back to normal.

What do you mean it is over. For us it has barely begun. DD was with us yesterday, and we had a quiet fairly low key Christmas, just exchabnging presnets between the three of us. But tomorrow DS and family arrive and we have Christmas all over gain with a present exchange and bigtime chaos.

They will be with us for a week, so for me it is not all over until 2nd January.

No, I’m really enjoying the whole Christmas thing. I still have some Christmas books to read, films, a walk round to see neighbours’ lights, love the food and the way midwinter comes alive.

Strictly speaking, there are twelve days to Christmas, so pulling down decs today or before then, is sacrilege to me!

All the best Pammiel (been there myself) Nanato3 and Primrose💐

Dickens

Pammie1

I just didn’t do it this year. Was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and after the hormone treatment and lumpectomy I had in November failed to deal with the tumour, I opted for mastectomy and the only date the surgeon had for over a month was 18th December. I got through it fine but I really thought Christmas would be a disaster. We scaled back our plans and had a lovely quiet Christmas without half the fuss and marathon cooking, and it was really lovely - much better than I anticipated. I’m doing the same next year !!

You went through it and came out the other side .

Sincere best wishes for the coming year. I like that you've laid the groundwork for next Christmas - no fuss and no marathon cooking. What's not to like!

Thank you for your good wishes @Dickens. Definitely laid the groundwork for next Christmas - half the stress and all of the fun. Don’t know why it took me so long !!!

Kate1949

Nanato3 That's very sad.

Thank you @Doodledog. Feeling a bit more like myself now.

I’m sad to read of so many of you who have been stressed and disappointed in Christmas.
We spent yesterday with family , 10 of us from 3 to 92 and will all join up again this afternoon plus 22 year old DGS.
We have had illness and some bad news but have made the best of it and still managed to eat, play games and have some laughs.
We count ourselves truly lucky.

Nanato3

I'm glad it's over too. After all the stress of choosing and buying presents for my family I never received one gift back !! Feel so hurt . I've suffered with very poor health for the last 3 years , spend a lot of time in bed .
I won't be bothering next year if I'm still here !

I am so shocked Nanato.. such thoughtless people.. I hope you have a lovely New Year.. a big hug to you

Sorry wishing you a speedy recovery. Arthritic fingers xx

Pammiel Having had breast cancer myself I fully understand what you are going through. I remember my first shower after surgery. It was wonderful. Wishing you a speedyb

I have not been a great lover of Christmas since there were no longer any young children in the family. I spent the day alone through choice last year and enjoyed it so much I opted for the same again. I ate my favourite baked Camembert for my meal and loved the simplicity. Coincidently I too have had breast cancer surgery recently, and start radiotherapy on Monday, although I have not found it a worry due to the good success rate these days. Added to the sudden need to have my lovely Bengal cat put to sleep last week I have been pleased to have such a relaxed day.
Cards and minimal decorations will be down at the end of today and I shall breathe a sigh of relief that it is over!

I waited and waited for the Christmas dinner my daughter had insisted she was bringing, me by 2:30pm I was starving so did myself some toasted cheese. She finally turned up at 5.00pm saying she fell asleep. The dinner was okay but I’ve had better. The best thing was my granddaughter eight months pregnant waddled in to see me.
I gave her the baby things I had crocheted, little hat, little jacket and pram blanket and she loved them, thank goodness as one of my other granddaughters didn’t, called them old-fashioned. That was my visitors for the day and as I was still feeling a bit rough following on IBS attack I was pleased to be on my own with the telly and my iPad for company.
Today I slept in late, I’ve just had tea and toast and as I don’t anticipate any visitors, I’m just going to have a duvet day.
I hope you all had a lovely Christmas Day and whatever you’re doing today.
Last night, I was remembering the Boxing Days of years ago when I used to have my mother all day and all the family in the evening, it was hard work but I loved it and now I’m so glad I did it as I’ve got some lovely memories, but oh I did miss my husband and I’ll be glad when this year has gone.

Nanato3

I'm glad it's over too. After all the stress of choosing and buying presents for my family I never received one gift back !! Feel so hurt . I've suffered with very poor health for the last 3 years , spend a lot of time in bed .
I won't be bothering next year if I'm still here !

That is so hurtful, Nanato3. 💐

Pammie1

I just didn’t do it this year. Was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and after the hormone treatment and lumpectomy I had in November failed to deal with the tumour, I opted for mastectomy and the only date the surgeon had for over a month was 18th December. I got through it fine but I really thought Christmas would be a disaster. We scaled back our plans and had a lovely quiet Christmas without half the fuss and marathon cooking, and it was really lovely - much better than I anticipated. I’m doing the same next year !!

You went through it and came out the other side .

Sincere best wishes for the coming year. I like that you've laid the groundwork for next Christmas - no fuss and no marathon cooking. What's not to like!

Sending healing hugs, love and to Pammie and Nanato and to any GNetter who is feeling unwell or just 'lost' now.
I have also been putting things into perspective recently as I found myself in an unpleasant situation but which seems so trivial when I read about what others are having to live through.