Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas, the build up to it anyway. I love making decorations and the planning stuff, but xmas day itself is always so dull! I expect it will be different when we have kids, but that won't be for a while! In the meantime does anyone have any suggestions to brighten up xmas day for 5 adults?
2006-12-02 00:41:46 · 28 answers · asked by Janus 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I know what you mean - for years I've felt exactly the same, the build up is great, the pressie part is good, christmas lunch and then nothing !!! This year I have a new grandaughter and suddenly all the magic is back and I cant wait. Sadly I thing Christmas is for kids - or should I say kids make Christmas - adults are the boring ones who eat and drink too much then sleep. I would just think of it as a relaxing time with your family and loved ones and when you have kids the magical part comes back. xxxxx
2006-12-02 00:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you celebrate Christmas as the Birthday of Jesus starting off with the Christmas morning service at the church then how can you find it dull. After church it's home to mulled wine and nibbles perhaps with a few friends and then the other big event, Christmas Dinner at about 2.30pm. This will take at least 2 hours and there we are it's suddenly 4 to 4.30pm. Time for a sleep and then put on some comfortable clothes and watch something good on TV. At about 7pm time for cold meat and salads and some nice wine or a few gins or both.
If you really are alone and just the 2 of you then why not invite a couple of friends round for the evening that are similarly alone.
When you have children you will find a lot more to do at Christmas but even then don't forget just what Christmas is.
If you do not believe in Jesus, then why not treat it as any other day.
2006-12-02 01:00:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think a lot of Christmas is the preparation and build-up, as you say. Ours was very similar to your situation, from what I can tell. Then, my sister had the first grandbaby in the family. She is 2 now and such a handful! This will be her first Christmas that she might actually understand what to do. Kids do really add a spark to Christmas.
Have you ever thought about volunteering at the Salvation Army or another local charity on Christmas day, serving dinner or helping in another way? I always thought this would be a great way to fulfill the holiday spirit!
Good luck and Merry Christmas!
2006-12-02 00:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by miranywho 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you pinpoint what the problems are. For example, if the day is too long go to church. You get to sing lovely christmas carols, and see the little children etc.
Also, try having your lunch later. That way you avoid the frantic rush.
If you're not into charades, etc try going for a walk. It's the only time my entire family go out for a proper day's outing - we walk around the local reservoir. Or show some home movies. Make sure there's plenty of mulled wine. Get some good comedies on, too.
2006-12-02 02:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a fact, definitely, that being alone on Christmas Day is very boring. You have prepared everything for it and then you have to sit down and keep thinking...
I am an older person (55) and my children have their own lives elsewhere. My wife (since 2003) has never been married (no matter her age is the same as mine), and she has told me that being all alone all Christmas days was really a hard task.
We both are singers in a church choir and it gives us activities during Christmas days. There are lots of services and a lot of singing in Christian Orthodox Church during those days, so we do not get bored at all. My children do not visit us (too busy/children are hard to transport e.t.c.), so we tend to travel over 400 miles to bring Christmas presents to them and to their families.
The best idea to spend Christmas days is to travel north to rest in a holiday cottage, owned by my brother-in-law. Total darkness, snow (much of it in Northern Scandinavia), -20...-30oC, candles and stars in the sky (if it is not cloudy) help one to have a peace of mind. It is a pity, however, that the house is relatively occupied during those days...
These two things - ceremonies in the church and staying in countryside - are those alternatives I can recommend to you.
However - have a Happy Christmas and a Very Good New Year 2007!
2006-12-02 01:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by silberstein_9 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't pile all the "perfection" expectations on Christmas Day that so many seem to. Your life isn't going to change overnight because it's Dec 24th, or 25th, or 31st. Make it easy on yourself, do what *you* want to do to celebrate. In our house we watch favourite DVDs or read passages of our favourite books together, listen to music (NOT carols) and just enjoy a quiet day in our comfortable clothes. We do have a special lunch but that's because I enjoy the cooking...it's not a big blowout, just something a bit special. If my best friend can come, well and good--if not, it's just me and my husband, enjoying each other.
Why save up a lot of pseudoemotion for one day a year? Why not live in the Spirit of Christmas all year round? Then the tinsel and trees and all become just what they are--a little extra decoration to make things festive. Deep down a lot of people have believed the media lie that one day is more special than another. You create your own happiness along the way. Work on that.
2006-12-02 00:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by anna 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Trivial Pursuit or Monopoly is always a blast - it lasts long enough to keep everyone happy & takes up at least 2-3 hours in the afternoon after the prezzies have been opened. With Monopoly, you can charge double for the hotels, cos it's Christmas!!!
2006-12-02 01:12:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'm the same, the build up is what it's all about for me. The day itself, is a let down. Maybe it's because it isn't what we've seen on movies. You know, the snow, the wonderful perfect family, gathered around, with crackling fire. Or, once it's all 'revealed', the stress of the lead up is finally over, and that's what the let down is about.. Xmas day for 5 adults?? Good music, good food, good friends.
2006-12-02 00:56:58 · answer #8 · answered by Kesta♥ 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes but then again it is what we make it so I suppose we only have ourselves to blame, I would love to have a really brilliant memorable xmas but until then I guess we should stop moaning and appreciate it for what it really is. Quality time with the people we really love, I have a new partner and this will be our first xmas together so maybe it will be the perfect one I have been looking for. Im so in love. sorry ! im hopeless.
2006-12-02 00:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by Smoochy Poochy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do! It seems every year the hype starts earlier and earlier and then blam, the day arrives and nothing! I don't have kids, but I agree that when you do have kids, it's a better day. Maybe try volunteering somewhere on Christmas Day. I'm sure there are tons of organizations that need extra volunteers on Christmas Day...perhaps your local food bank or homeless shelter, a nursing home or children's unit at your local hospital. It just might make your day a little bit better. That's what my husband and I are doing this year. We're taking one of our small dogs to a nursing home to visit the folks there. I'm sure it'll make us feel like the day wasn't a complete waste. Good luck!
2006-12-02 00:46:37 · answer #10 · answered by deelberger 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋