calmyourritas
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I got this really cute glass mug in Home Bargains today
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And_that's_okay!
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Ex Jehovah's Witness here. First Christmas was at age 11.
I'm absolutely Christmas mad as an adult
Glad to find this thread
I'm absolutely Christmas mad as an adult
Glad to find this thread
Already seen a half naked man jump over next door neighbours gate which has made me me more anxious not reassured.
coconochanel
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Can I just say once today is over (halloween) I'm ALL OVER CHRISTMAS 
jackolantern
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No theme here, just a mismatched collection of baubles from across my life, all with different memories 
I love it. Gaudy, nostalgic and manic. How Christmas should be 
I love it. Gaudy, nostalgic and manic. How Christmas should be 
watermelon sugar
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How cute is this mug 
home bargains 3.99!
home bargains 3.99!
StrawberryCream
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Not luxury but my siblings and I had an advent calander as kids that my mum made by sewing patchwork number pockets on and it’s got santas, reindeers, presents etc sewed on it too. When we became adults she gave it to me for my kids so we fill the pockets with mini chocolates, usually put a Lindt bear in day 25. Love that I had it when I was a child and now my children do tooIs anyone opting for any of theluxury
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Last couple of years. I get a tin of something for the kids. Celebrations. Q street...whatever. then for me and my partner. We get a selection of lindts. And the galaxy truffle boxes and some malteaser truffle things and put them all in a tub over December and Xmas. Fucking elite. Kids aren't allowed near it though
FenellaTheWitch
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Asda Christmas ad ....
SpindleWhorl
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I'm 34 and my mum still hangs up the crappy cardboard glitter covered decs I made at playschool as a toddler
candyland_
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I put my Christmas tree up today 
I wanted to cheer my teenager up and to be honest I just wanted it done and dusted. She laughed her head off when she saw it after school and called me crazy 
It’s never went up before the 1st December in our house.
I wanted to cheer my teenager up and to be honest I just wanted it done and dusted. She laughed her head off when she saw it after school and called me crazy It’s never went up before the 1st December in our house.
Queen of the Thames
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I ordered these Lego sets for myself:
Got this one for free with one of my orders:
Got this one for free with one of my orders:
SpindleWhorl
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Oh my yes
New to this thread, I LOVE Christmas! But I need some advice.
Every year I host Christmas Eve at my house, so my husband the kids and I and then our parents, my brother, his sister and her husband and 2 kids. Then Christmas Day is with my family so we don’t see my in laws a part from Christmas Eve.
the 2 times we did Christmas Eve at my SIL house, she asked for us to pay our share for the food, no problem we did that’s fine. Then when I started she asked me how much money she owes me for the meal, so we said nothing just bring some alcohol for the evening. So they brought a bottle of wine with them, ok fine.
but now, they come every year and they come empty handed, not even a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates, nothing. And it’s really starting to piss me off, I spend about 800€ for this one meal alone.
we tell each other what to buy for the kids so we don’t have useless things. As my baby was only 6 months last year, I asked her for a gift card for clothes later on (as she already had thousands of toys) and I got her girls a bunch of toys from their Santa’s list. She got us a stuffed toy, that I don’t think was new it had a hole in it and was clearly not clean. This really pissed me off as it was my little girls first Christmas and no effort was made (and I spent quite a bit on her girls, I always do)
to top that off, on the 23rd of December she sent us a text saying, let’s just get each other 10€ max gifts, and spoil the kids rather than each other , ok fine, but it was the 23rd of December I had already bought the gifts. I wasn’t too bothered about that, I was bothered when my little girl got an old stuffed toy!
so this year,they are all getting small cheap presents. But please how can I tell them that I shouldn’t be paying for absolutely everything. My husband said we should say we are not hosting this year and that it’s their turn, but I don’t want to have my kids miss out on a lovely magical Christmas Eve, as they don’t actually make an effort
Ps: I know I sound like a bitch saying this but I just think it’s really unfair how they act towards us, we let them have free holidays in our holiday home etc. And I just feel like we are being used. And to clarify, they are not struggling money wise, they are not as well off as we are, but seriously they can more than afford a present for my little girl and bring a bottle of wine or something.
Every year I host Christmas Eve at my house, so my husband the kids and I and then our parents, my brother, his sister and her husband and 2 kids. Then Christmas Day is with my family so we don’t see my in laws a part from Christmas Eve.
the 2 times we did Christmas Eve at my SIL house, she asked for us to pay our share for the food, no problem we did that’s fine. Then when I started she asked me how much money she owes me for the meal, so we said nothing just bring some alcohol for the evening. So they brought a bottle of wine with them, ok fine.
but now, they come every year and they come empty handed, not even a bottle of wine, a box of chocolates, nothing. And it’s really starting to piss me off, I spend about 800€ for this one meal alone.
we tell each other what to buy for the kids so we don’t have useless things. As my baby was only 6 months last year, I asked her for a gift card for clothes later on (as she already had thousands of toys) and I got her girls a bunch of toys from their Santa’s list. She got us a stuffed toy, that I don’t think was new it had a hole in it and was clearly not clean. This really pissed me off as it was my little girls first Christmas and no effort was made (and I spent quite a bit on her girls, I always do)
to top that off, on the 23rd of December she sent us a text saying, let’s just get each other 10€ max gifts, and spoil the kids rather than each other , ok fine, but it was the 23rd of December I had already bought the gifts. I wasn’t too bothered about that, I was bothered when my little girl got an old stuffed toy!
so this year,they are all getting small cheap presents. But please how can I tell them that I shouldn’t be paying for absolutely everything. My husband said we should say we are not hosting this year and that it’s their turn, but I don’t want to have my kids miss out on a lovely magical Christmas Eve, as they don’t actually make an effort
Ps: I know I sound like a bitch saying this but I just think it’s really unfair how they act towards us, we let them have free holidays in our holiday home etc. And I just feel like we are being used. And to clarify, they are not struggling money wise, they are not as well off as we are, but seriously they can more than afford a present for my little girl and bring a bottle of wine or something.
I_Like_Tractors
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Couldn't resist this little guy in M&S today. The lad behind the checkout was very insistent that it's not too early. Are you on this thread?
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HoGi
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Went to a couple of garden centres today to look at Xmas departments and it was lovely. Peaceful as its midweek in October so it meant we could actually look at everything properly.
Got a few nice baubles to add to my tree.
Bought my first Xmas pressie
And then I finished my audiobook on my way home and didn't want to chose a new one when I only had 5 mins left of my journey, so I popped heart Xmas on and sang along for the last bit of my drive home
Got a few nice baubles to add to my tree.
Bought my first Xmas pressie
And then I finished my audiobook on my way home and didn't want to chose a new one when I only had 5 mins left of my journey, so I popped heart Xmas on and sang along for the last bit of my drive home
calmyourritas
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I’ve just seen this on Twitter of all the Xmas films on Netflix, Disney+ and Prime…. Wonder how many I can watch if I start now
calmyourritas
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We’ve bought some outdoors lights today to put up! My usually Grinch husband is feeling so festive this year, he says it’s because it’s our baby’s first Christmas and it’s special, but it’s very unnerving
tablesandchairs
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I totally get the reasoning behind wanting to do Operation Christmas Child and everyone is entitled to their own views but just in case anyone isn’t aware, it’s run by fundamental Christians whose main aim is conversion. The boxes are sent mainly to Muslim countries (why would Muslims need Christmas gifts) and are distributed along with Christian literature to children who are then encouraged to attend a conversion course. So sorry for the downer, but just wanted to mention in case anyone didn’t know. Often locally there are shoebox schemes you can donate to instead.
amp.theguardian.com
www.secularism.org.uk
This Christmas, beware evangelical Christians bearing gifts | Evangelical Christianity | The Guardian
The Samaritan’s Purse charity sends gift boxes to children in Muslim countries. They contain a hidden agenda, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee