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[aczlan]

Last Saturday we stopped at friends house. Their daughter was watching Christmas movie on Hallmark channel. Still in October, before Halloween.
Can we go back to the simpler times where we enjoyed one holiday at time?

My wife starts playing Christmas music on October 1st. It makes her happy so it's not a huge deal for me.

I "think about it" around the 20th.. when I make my yearly trip to the bank to "shop" for everyone.. I couple of well placed 50's or a 100 bill w/ a FREE envelope from the bank & I'm DONE..

Feel free to put me on your Christmas list

It does not bother me but unless it's "Granny Got Run Over By A Reindeer", the Christmas music makes my skin crawl :laughing:

You mean you like endless renditions of Santa Baby? I can't stand that song, especially with whatever female singer that they have singing in most stores these days.

Aaron Z

 

[Looking4new]

The ONLY thing I like about Christmas is the turkey. I take the time then to reflect on what my year has been like. What I could have done differently and what I wouldn't change for the world. Basically the same as I do at thanksgiving. At thanksgiving it is more work related, where Christmas is more of the entire year.

 

[mcfarmall]

There are 2 radio stations, one in Kalamazoo and one in Grand Rapids that play endless Christmas music starting November 1 and ceasing promptly on December 26. I would prefer starting the music December 20 and run it through New Years Day.

I too, lament the commercialization of the holiday. I try to focus on the birth of Christ first, and the gathering of family second. I'd much rather get together with loved ones as I've grown to learn that spending time with them is the second greatest gift of all.

 

[Diggin It]

Hey question Sir with all due respect , is that a Christmas type reef on wall behind your back in your avatar ?

No, I don't think it's made out of coral or sea shells.

I was going to mention the wreath earlier though, but decided to hang back and see if anybody else noticed it hung there.

 

[CobyRupert]

It's suppose to be the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!!

:mur:

 

[Bird]

I "think about it" around the 20th.. when I make my yearly trip to the bank to "shop" for everyone.. I couple of well placed 50's or a 100 bill w/ a FREE envelope from the bank & I'm DONE.

The last 2 years (and I figure on doing the same this year) I just gave each of our daughters, grandkids, and son-in-law $100 cash, but I'm not cheap enough to put it in a FREE envelope; I use Christmas Card envelopes that my wife buys.:laughing:

 

[2LaneCruzer]

As an adult, father and husband, I have always dreaded Christmas, both because of the expense and the hassle of trying to buy gifts. Thank goodness Sharn Jean managed to keep it alive for all these years; make it special for the kids and now the grand kids, with a big dinner, lots of presents and and a memorable day for all. I realize now what a blessing she has been and how much love and work she put into it. Women! What would we do without them?

 

[bullbreaker]

No, I don't think it's made out of coral or sea shells.

I was going to mention the wreath earlier though, but decided to hang back and see if anybody else noticed it hung there.

LOL ! Got it . Thanks for correction ! :thumbsup: but you forgot to add the other "reef" also ! Excuse my command of the English language , not makeing excuses but I"am originally from the edges of the Fla Everglades !!! still LOL .

 

[oldballs]

As an adult, father and husband, I have always dreaded Christmas, both because of the expense and the hassle of trying to buy gifts. Thank goodness Sharn Jean managed to keep it alive for all these years; make it special for the kids and now the grand kids, with a big dinner, lots of presents and and a memorable day for all. I realize now what a blessing she has been and how much love and work she put into it. Women! What would we do without them?

That's my experience too. I can't fill that void, if I even tried. .....RIP Dear.

 

[Howling]

The last 2 years (and I figure on doing the same this year) I just gave each of our daughters, grandkids, and son-in-law $100 cash, but I'm not cheap enough to put it in a FREE envelope; I use Christmas Card envelopes that my wife buys.:laughing:

When giving cash I call it Universal Gift Certificates - accepted everywhere.