I really can't say I am, my daughter is going through a divorce, and its rough, so I am not feeling festive.
2007-12-12 01:54:08 · 12 answers · asked by Sweet Judy 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
awww Judy I am sorry to hear bout ur daughter. Things will brighten up, i think every thing happens for a reason. Maybe this will be good for her in the long run. Hugs u tight :)
2007-12-12 02:21:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a really tough Christmas too, a few years ago. I just wasn't feeling one big festive but somewhere in the back of my mind, I knew a merry Christmas was what I needed to get me through it.
You know how scientists say that if you smile even when you're not happy, you will actually get happy faster!? I kinda went with that idea.
I begrudgingly put the tree up and played christmas music while I decorated it, and to be honest, found myself singing along with the carols! I shopped and wrapped presents even though I couldn't afford much and even made some christmas cookies. Most of this time, however, I just wasn't "feeling it"
But then some family members came over. They were also having a hard time for the same reason as me and we admired the tree, ate cookies and talked about favorite Christmases of our childhood... and then went to drive around and look at other people's lights on their houses.
At the end of the evening, we all felt so much better, and actually proceeded to have a good Christmas day too. I think it was even better for them than it was for me, in a way I had given them the best gift of all by starting Christmas up for them and starting new traditions so the missing old ones wouldn't leave us so empty.
I'm not saying this is what you should do, but it might help you AND your daughter to start filling those holes with happiness and new traditions. Find the optimism through the sadness and trial, even if it doesn't feel better right away, I think it will help.
I wish you the best and send comfort to your and your daughter.
2007-12-12 03:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I too am going through lot with my family but still try to keep my mood festive. Every day I try to look for the good things in life to minimize and and not dwell on the stinky ones. It really helps.
2007-12-12 02:02:40 · answer #3 · answered by Diane M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry about your daughters divorce. Im feeling festive, but also feeling broke.
2007-12-12 02:45:52 · answer #4 · answered by Cloud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My festive mood has been dwindling and dwindling over the last few years. I'd like to forgo Xmas but the family makes that hard. I am not all bah-humbug about it, I'm not bitter, I just don't really care about it and hate to be bothered with the holiday annoyances.
Edit: I do love egg nog though!
2007-12-12 02:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by tzilt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I'm feeling super-festive...I love Christmas! I'm sorry your family is going through a rough time right now...I hope you have a merry Christmas despite it! :)
2007-12-12 02:04:01 · answer #6 · answered by Melody 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think fantastically swell, if i'm common. I concealed in my buddy's locker immediately, drank some Rockstar power drink because of the fact i think Like Dancin'! LORL! and that i listened to weapons 'n' Roses. I omit New Jersey nevertheless ¬¬ BQ: i might say approximately 9 outta ten. BQ2:i don't be attentive to. i think of you're a werewolf.
2016-11-03 00:27:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all we are going to do the gift exchange Monday as it is the only day all family can be together no big meal planned just getting together. I just want it over. I have shopped all year so feel humbuggy . Not even the music puts me in the mood.
2015-12-12 17:24:33 · answer #8 · answered by S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am in a festive mood. i love the holidays!
2007-12-12 02:39:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry for your daughter and her troubles! It must be a turmoil. I hope it ends well and she can go on with her life in relative harmony.
2007-12-12 02:58:41 · answer #10 · answered by Paulus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋