Christmas is for the kids

Speak for your Englandshire self!

Why? The early Christians didn’t celebrate any day for the birth of Christ. It’s an accretion of various churches at various times

100% agree OP

As long as you bring booze and a present, and you're up for a laugh then you're very welcome.

My Christmas is fucking awesome. No children anywhere in sight.

Well, quite right. We’ve only talked about Santa Claus in the UK since the 1880s! Arriviste.

Never said Father Christmas in my life and I am as British as they come

Our family have had a lot of loss as most families have but it’s for that exact reason that Christmas is so special to me. I have my memories of childhood with the people who are not here anymore and love to spend time with those that still are.

While I don’t do mountains of gifts for my immediate family I do treat them but it’s usually an experience rather than an actual thing. So concert or theatre tickets, a flying lesson, an overnight stay for example

Santa is for the USA. Father Christmas is for the UK.

Christmas is for Christians. The festive season is for everyone. Santa is for kids.

It's not either/or. Everyone can enjoy Christmas - I love it myself - though of course it's especially magical for children.

Christmas to me is something that everyone can look forward to when the nights start to turn dark and there is a feeling that something nice is coming.

It's definitely more than just for kids. For example, my fitness group have always had a Christmas night out as they do this year, I also have a few work christmas lunches (business facing job) and a two night get away with my boyfriend. None of those things involve children however when it comes to the day, even at 17&13yrs my kids will have there stockings and presents, and I will still love seeing the looks on there faces. It's a whole month, there is enough to go around for everyone to get something from it (if they celebrate and want too), not just children.

One of my favourite christmases was when it was just the two of us. We went for a winter walk along the Thames, stopped in a pub, came back and cooked a massive roast, played silly games, had cocktails - it was so much fun. We have children now and it’s lovely, but I still remember that Christmas on our own fondly.

Having some kind of midwinter festival celebrating the darkest days of the year and looking ahead to the return of the light and spring waaay predates Christianity. The idea that it’s an either/or, Baby Jesus or crass consumerism, is silly.

Christmas is for Jesus. Unless you're not religious, then it's basically just about the coca cola lorry.

People buying me gifts related to my interests is the WORST! They get beginner-level shite that I either already have or entirely useless to me.

I'd much rather have something generic that isn't a waste of money.

Exactly.

That's really sad that you'd only come up with booze or chocolate, do you not have any interests? Or do your relatives not have any? Blimey....

People have plenty of interests. But they also have money and want to choose their own stuff or buy something when they need it or see it at a good price. They aren't children waiting for Santa to bring them presents.

I don't have children and there are none in my family. I enjoy the downtime at Christmas, time off work, eating nice food and swigging amaretto whenever I fancy.
I'm not religious but I do try to give a bit of secular moral weight to Christmas by donating to a homeless charity, extras and treats to the food bank etc.

Christmas is for everyone. One of the plus sides of it being such a big , commercial time period, is that people can pick and choose which aspects to participate in. Even those who aren't Christian.

I do think Christmas with small children is a different kind if magic . I'm going to miss that when my dc are too old .

Well you suit yourself, but for me, Santa might last a few years, Jesus much, much longer!

Christmas is a major festival for Christians; the rest is frippery.

As a preacher, yes. The son of God/Messiah element remains more in debate, and that is rather the focus of the Christian celebration.

I don't think Christmas is for kids - I think kids love Christmas (as they should) because its a magical time of holiday, Christmas spirit, tradition, family, friends, parties and beautiful, sparkling decorations and lights. Adults love it (or hopefully do) because it means a break from the norm, seeing your children open presents, eating lovely food and just generally having a great time. Sadly it isn't like that for everyone though and my heart breaks for people who find it a sad time of year. I am very lucky that I still have most of my nearest and dearest but I am aware that with every year that passes this could be the last - that's why I try to make it the best for everyone. Christmas is for everyone, even if it does take a different turn as you get older!

Christmas is a magical time, that warm, festive, feel good feeling is from the wonderful Christmases I had growing up, thanks to my parents (and older siblings who used to play along re: Santa) They all made such an effort to make each one special. Christmases as a child are some of my most vivid and happy memories.

Of course, Christmas for everyone,
family & friends being together, spreading cheer and goodwill, but dh & I do centre it around our children.
As others have said, there’s not many years they believe in Santa and the magic of it, so, yeh, I think it is more for kids & if you celebrate it, you should prioritise them.

I want to spend Christmas at yours, please! (Am not a child. :D)

@Thistimearound that's it exactly. I really miss being able to buy media stuff.

DH is a nightmare buys what he needs when he needs it other than ski stuff which doesn't need replacing very often.
Cash rich time poor.

My own mums stock answer is chocolates and a book. Her hobbies aren't really needing anything.
Knits, does an exercise class, and various bits of volunteering.

I can't think of anything I really need. Gym and walking. I faff with a guitar but don't need anything.

There's a lot of historical evidence that Jesus did exist