Agreed zaza and let me say this if they really new the meaning behind xmas they would not b celebrating it at all!

Nope.

My family is kind and generous all year round, not just at this time of year. Christmas brings us together with other family members we don't get to see often because of busy lives.

JustErin said:

rbrpm said:

I think it's all about focus. In my family, it's a time to drop the routines to spend time with loved ones you might not have seen in a while. The focus isn't so much on gifts, as much as it is just helping folks know you still value them and their contribution to your life.

As for the point of Christmas, it's a lot easier to bear certain relatives when you call on the name of Jesus for His strength and peace.

ThreadBare said:

Number23 said:

Number23 said:

I have good memories of Christmas, family parties, people who are now dead enjoying themselves, that type of thing. It certainly gets more meloncholy the older you get, with more empty chairs, thoughts of them lying in cold holes rotting away into nothingness alone inside an expensive box. We all know it's a disgusting sham to grease the wheels of commerce and breed greed in the hearts of the capitalist faithful by using their silly moral beliefs and cultural superstitions as leverage to keep the rich rich n the poor poor and keep the racket going as long as no-one blinks and screams themselves hoarse with the horror of it all. I still get excited though, I just don't look for Santa out my window anymore. He's not coming. Merry Christmas.

are you saying that if Santa came down your chimney with a bottle of Laphroaig, you'ld boot him out???

zaza said:

Number23 said:

I have good memories of Christmas, family parties, people who are now dead enjoying themselves, that type of thing. It certainly gets more meloncholy the older you get, with more empty chairs, thoughts of them lying in cold holes rotting away into nothingness alone inside an expensive box. We all know it's a disgusting sham to grease the wheels of commerce and breed greed in the hearts of the capitalist faithful by using their silly moral beliefs and cultural superstitions as leverage to keep the rich rich n the poor poor and keep the racket going as long as no-one blinks and screams themselves hoarse with the horror of it all. I still get excited though, I just don't look for Santa out my window anymore. He's not coming. Merry Christmas.

As for your last sentence - I remember when I was 5 years old that my aunt draw Santa's face, glued it on some long broom and went to the balcony..then she held the broom and I saw Santa's face from the window in our living room

Number23 said:

zaza said:

As for your last sentence - I remember when I was 5 years old that my aunt draw Santa's face, glued it on some long broom and went to the balcony..then she held the broom and I saw Santa's face from the window in our living room

That's the most terrifying thing I've ever read.

I hate this time of year, but it's for selfish reasons. Even now, I can remember some good things though, but it's been 20 years or so since I actually cared about thanksgiving through xmas.

I used to love Christmas. I couldn't sleep as a kid waiting in anticipation. Used to have good times with the family.

Now it's just not a good time for me. My mom passed 2 days after Christmas, and it feels like there are never any good times with the family because they are around me too much and they twerk my nerves. It's just another day.

I did however try to scam up some gifts and put the tree up and got some holiday eats and downloaded a lttle holiday music, but it is all window dressing to me.

BlackAdder7 said:

zaza said:

Number23 said:

That's the most terrifying thing I've ever read.

Hey, I was small and enjoyed it.

But she forgot to get rid off that broom and I found it 15 minutes later

BklynBabe said:

The thing that sucks bout christmas is most people spend it with family and if you dont like your family its sucks. The best christmas's I've had is usually a week before when my friends get together and celebrate. I usually spend 2 days over the holilday season with my family. I just dont enjoy them.

lazycrockett said:

I do all the shopping, decorate, and try really hard to get into all the "holiday cheer", but it's kind of a lonely time for me.

I go to church in the morning, then spend it with my immediate family and best friend, but that's usually it.

Maybe if I had someone special to share it with... ...I haven't been in a relationship on Christmas since 2003- when I got engaged on Christmas Eve. THAT didn't end well...

bah humbug. we haven't had a tree in 9 yrs since we got the cat. she'll climb up it and knock it down like she did the first yr. its just not the same like when you were little anymore. i was sick the last 2 and didn't go. i feel really sick right now. i don't wanna go 2morrow and hear everyone break down crying again for my grandpa who recently died like on thanksgiving.....thrn they start in on me about going back to school,growing up and taking out my piercings.......

zaza said:

BklynBabe said:

I used to love Christmas. I couldn't sleep as a kid waiting in anticipation. Used to have good times with the family.

Now it's just not a good time for me. My mom passed 2 days after Christmas, and it feels like there are never any good times with the family because they are around me too much and they twerk my nerves. It's just another day.

I did however try to scam up some gifts and put the tree up and got some holiday eats and downloaded a lttle holiday music, but it is all window dressing to me.

Oh Sorry to hear that. It must be terrible to see people happy during this time of the year when your mother passed away

Actually it doesn't seem like anyone is really happy at holiday times anymore like it used to be. Maybe it's seeing Christmas stuff for sale in August. It's all commercialism and it's not fun. Stores are overcrowded and people are beyond rude. And kids don't even seem all happy either, but my nephew, in particular, just has no concept of how to behave and doesn't even try to make the holiday season enjoyable either. He wants toys and fun stuff, of course, but he doesn't want to give anything or anything he's supposed to that would put you in the mood to want to give him a bunch of stuff.

Number23 said:

I have good memories of Christmas, family parties, people who are now dead enjoying themselves, that type of thing. It certainly gets more meloncholy the older you get, with more empty chairs, thoughts of them lying in cold holes rotting away into nothingness alone inside an expensive box. We all know it's a disgusting sham to grease the wheels of commerce and breed greed in the hearts of the capitalist faithful by using their silly moral beliefs and cultural superstitions as leverage to keep the rich rich n the poor poor and keep the racket going as long as no-one blinks and screams themselves hoarse with the horror of it all. I still get excited though, I just don't look for Santa out my window anymore. He's not coming. Merry Christmas.

You crazy as hell, but I always read your posts...

Now Imma go get me a drank.

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paintedlady said:

The slate is wiped clean, and hearts are cleansed from bitterness. Its a blessing to do so. ... Praise the Lord.

Merry Christmas

Indeed, sista. Indeed.

HUGE "CHRISTMAS" dislike ...

ThreadBare said:

paintedlady said:

The slate is wiped clean, and hearts are cleansed from bitterness. Its a blessing to do so. ... Praise the Lord.

Merry Christmas

Indeed, sista. Indeed.

edited because I posted in a bah-humbug thread....

But yes, family can be a bitch and a half... can't stay angry at them. Best to take the day to forgive, its the greastest gift.

paintedlady said:

ThreadBare said:

Indeed, sista. Indeed.

edited because I posted in a bah-humbug thread....

But yes, family can be a bitch and a half... can't stay angry at them. Best to take the day to forgive, its the greastest gift.

I just read what you wrote on my phone, so I came here to say that it was so nice....

I felt "whiny" after reading it!

paintedlady said: