Anyone else not a Christmas person?

[MOMTOMOOTOO]

Surely I am not the only one. I have never had much spirit and sometimes got downright depressed. Now even with the kids, it's all an act. I just find myself going thru the motions waiting for January 2.

 

[apirateslifeforme]

I'm REALLY trying to get the spirit back - I lost it 20-25 years ago. It's especially difficult because I have a lot of memories linked to December - like today would have been my father's 56th birthday; he and I stopped speaking in 1988 and I found out last year that he was dead. Even though we had no relationship, I still think about him today. My grandparents would have been married 60 years this coming Wednesday the 13th, but Grandpa died 8 years ago - on Christmas Eve. We were very close, as I grew up with my grandparents and Grandpa was my "dad," since my real father was absent. It just isn't a cheerful time for me, but I want to turn it around.

ETA - I found out today that a longtime friend of my grandmother's was murdered by his son a few days ago. Having grown up with my grandparents, I knew him, too. Add this to the bad memories.

 

[Michie]

I like to keep things simple. I refuse to go to Christmas parties, etc just because it is expected. I think one of the reasons people don't enjoy Christmas is due to the fact that families, friends really do put a lot of stress on others on how to celebrate.

 

[winniedapooh]

I'm REALLY trying to get the spirit back - I lost it 20-25 years ago. It's especially difficult because I have a lot of memories linked to December - like today would have been my father's 56th birthday; he and I stopped speaking in 1988 and I found out last year that he was dead. Even though we had no relationship, I still think about him today. My grandparents would have been married 60 years this coming Wednesday the 13th, but Grandpa died 8 years ago - on Christmas Eve. We were very close, as I grew up with my grandparents and Grandpa was my "dad," since my real father was absent. It just isn't a cheerful time for me, but I want to turn it around.

ETA - I found out today that a longtime friend of my grandmother's was murdered by his son a few days ago. Having grown up with my grandparents, I knew him, too. Add this to the bad memories.

I took back my Christmas several years ago...I was sick of my childhood that was black as night especially Christmas and this made me happy...it all started with a plastic Santa that I put out front. Tomorrow DD has promised to help me post pics of my front yard now...for all my DIS friends to see...just a hug to let you know that I care

 

[disneymama73]

I'm REALLY trying to get the spirit back - I lost it 20-25 years ago. It's especially difficult because I have a lot of memories linked to December - like today would have been my father's 56th birthday; he and I stopped speaking in 1988 and I found out last year that he was dead. Even though we had no relationship, I still think about him today. My grandparents would have been married 60 years this coming Wednesday the 13th, but Grandpa died 8 years ago - on Christmas Eve. We were very close, as I grew up with my grandparents and Grandpa was my "dad," since my real father was absent. It just isn't a cheerful time for me, but I want to turn it around.

ETA - I found out today that a longtime friend of my grandmother's was murdered by his son a few days ago. Having grown up with my grandparents, I knew him, too. Add this to the bad memories.

Awww, hon, you know I'm always here for you.

 

[*Fantasia*]

All though my husband passed away exactly 5 years from today and passed away two days before our wedding anniversary... I try to keep that Xmas spirit for the sake of my children.

Though it was hard Xmas Dec 2001, just when he passed away. I was not at all there, I was in no mood for anything. My mother have put the Xmas tree up for the sake of the children. We did do Christmas and exhange gifts. I didn't want to steal Christmas from my children.

I do love Christmas, but sometimes it's a downer knowing that your loved one have passed away around Xmas and especially near the wedding anniversary.

 

[GeorgeG]

I don't get very excited about it, but get through it because so many around me, including my wife, love it. I like it simple. I'd actually like to see it toned down a whole lot and not the tiresome retail event it's become.

 

[Charade]

I don't get very excited about it, but get through it because so many around me, including my wife, love it. I like it simple. I'd actually like to see it toned down a whole lot and not the tiresome retail event it's become.

I'm right there with ya George. I like it for the kids and that's about it.

 

[sm4987]

I'll chime in here. You are not alone. I am not into Christmas and do really fake it for the kids. Nothing bad linked to it, just hate all the stuff associated with it. Bring on Jan. 2nd for me too!!!

 

[monarchsfan16]

I'm not a fan of it. My parents are divorced so I've spent the last 11 years of my life (I'm 20) bouncing between houses. My mom's been remarried for 6 years now, so we've added in one more schedule, because I've got a stepsister too. There is nothing fun and relaxing about Christmas day. It's a rush to get gifts open and get to the next house. The days leading up to Christmas are one big battle, from which decorations (read this as my family's decorations between my stepdad's decorations) can go where, where my sister, stepsister and I are spending Christmas eve, etc. It's just a nightmare, and I really wish we could skip it. All of our traditions were lost in the divorce and about as soon as we got new traditions my stepdad came along. Because his kid alternates houses every year, the traditions have been gotten rid of again. I'm one of those old school people that tries to cling to tradition and so that's been tough too. Last year was the first year that Christmas morning was semi fun in years, and I sort of hate to say that. My dad was 3000 miles away on business so for the first time I didn't have to go anywhere Christmas day. I got to stay in my pj's all day and relax

I also hate the stress of trying to find the perfect gift and to fit in the time to shop with everything else. I haven't even started shopping yet. I've got college finals next week, then will head home and go back to work. Guess I'll be shopping on lunch breaks

And this year I'm working retail (headed back to my summer job). So I'm sure I will really hate Christmas by the time we get there