It's the time of year for good cheer - I think it's the time of year to be stressed and can't wait til the new year so i can have a good drink and forget all the hassle I've had trying to get the right gifts for everyone. Any one else feel like this? Baa humbug!
2006-11-16 02:41:34 · 17 answers · asked by missieclass 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I usually feel quite happy at Christmas and have been known to actually enjoy shopping for prezzies for my family and friends. I do steer well clear of Woolworths and Argos though, the people that shop in there are evil, rabid monsters who will stop at nothing to decimate the shelves and will commit murder by shopping trolley in order to achieve this. It's also a bit annoying when you are nearly decapitated by a roll of wrapping paper while having your shins bashed by the sharp corner of a box hidden inside a carrier bag.
Hmm maybe I'll just stick to the online shops this year hehe
2006-11-16 02:55:32 · answer #1 · answered by Bel 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't get stressed about it, but there is a lot of pressure on people to buy things they cannot afford. A lot of the pressure comes from advertisers saying its Christmas in the middle of September, although this year it was October before I saw any advertising.
That flipping ASDA advert is hacking me off, that kid shouting "its Christmas", NO ITS NOVEMBER!!! So glad Sky + goes over the adverts.
I am not really bothering this year as we are away for some time after it in Aus and NZ. Also I am working Christmas day.
Some of the parents use it as a guilt thing, "I don't see my kids as often as I like so lets buy them a £300 present" we all know they are going to use it once, I know I did!
A lot of kids know this and pressurize their parents into this when they cannot afford it. Plus going to the shop for some bread and milk takes about an 1 hour, by the time you find somewhere to park, push your way round the store and through the tills.
Anyway rant over now, have a good time and remember the most important thing about Christmas, remembering those less fortunate than yourself and those that would love to be with their families but can't as it is there job to protect us, the Armed forces , Hospitals, Prison Officers, Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coastguard etc.
2006-11-16 03:03:21 · answer #2 · answered by Paul D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you take the money you spend buying gifts you are uncertain about and donating it to a worthy charity, such as Salvation Army or Union Mission? You could even do it in honour of the person you normally buy the gift for. That's what my family has been doing since Sept. 11th. That way, the charity is helped and there is no stress. Just a thought.
As for waiting for the New Year to have a good drink? What for?
2006-11-16 03:03:49 · answer #3 · answered by mikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Christmas stresses me out more than any other time of year..
No matter how many people say that they are not materialistic and its the thought that counts..they are usually liars..
Christmas has become one big materialistic mess..
Everyone expects extravagant gifts, no matter how broke you really are..
People are nasty when you go to stores
Traffic is bad
Why did such a wonderful holliday get ruined by the love of luxury and money..
What happened to it being the Birthday Of the Baby Jesus, not who can afford to buy what for everyone they know and everyone they are related to..
I think if we all just took one Christmas back to the way it was intended, we would be better off as a society in whole..
2006-11-16 02:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I've started getting organised now. So start getting bits of food and gifts around Sept and make a list of what I've got for people and what food I've stashed away. Found it much easier and less stressful than rushing round in the 2 weeks before Xmas trying to do everything.
2006-11-16 02:46:33 · answer #5 · answered by dadn33 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Most definitely. Certain members of my family become horrid monsters beginning on Thanksgiving and lasting right through Christmas.
I hate this time of year so much. No wonder there are more suicides over the holidays than any other time of year (maybe not anymore...those stats are from about 15 years ago)
2006-11-16 02:45:20 · answer #6 · answered by Saul Goldberg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't mind seing a "tree' in someones home. But I get upset when I see
them in God's House. It's an ancient fertility symbol, representing male
sexual potency.
Can't we mature enough to symbolize the creative forces without using symbols of sexual genitalia?
The yin/yang symbol from the Orient is more civilized than "modern" cultures!
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2016-10-22 04:50:39 · answer #8 · answered by jaisigh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. Humbug.
2006-11-16 03:14:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and I took the stress out years ago by not buying presents for each other. We're secure in our relationship and well off enough so that we buy what we need when we need it all year long. That leaves christmas for our kids and grandkids. Much more fun this way!
2006-11-16 02:53:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋