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Aibu to think the Middle Class have a much nicer Christmas from the run up to the event itself?

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Mincepiesorpigsinblankets · 11/12/2024 10:10

Just from observing friends & family. The more mc ones seem to have a fabulous, jam packed festive period with lovely events scheduled & nice traditions. Aibu in my thinking?

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Sdpbody · 11/12/2024 10:24

So people with more money, have more money to spend on things that are fun... Shocking!

Seeline · 11/12/2024 10:24

Mincepiesorpigsinblankets · 11/12/2024 10:20

It's the things like the family wreath making 120 quid for a family of 4... the Nutcracker in London wildly expensive etc..

One of my happiest memories as a child was going to the local woods as a family and collecting holly, ivy and yew to decorate the house. We made wreaths, arrangements in vases and liberally scattered pieces of greenery over pictures, along window sills etc.
Technically we were probably middle class, but had no money at all! Didn't need an expensive workshop.

30percent · 11/12/2024 10:20

When will these threads end 😂 half of you can't even define the difference between middle /working /upper class.
Like what is the point in these threads? To feel sorry for the peasants ? I once saw someone say on one of these threads that if only the poor people started taking their children to the Oprah or theater they might become more cultured and earn more money. And loads of people agreed with them.
Like come on go outside and touch grass none of this matters

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Mincepiesorpigsinblankets · 11/12/2024 10:20

It's the things like the family wreath making 120 quid for a family of 4... the Nutcracker in London wildly expensive etc..

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Donotpanicoknowpanic · 11/12/2024 10:15

Money always helps which makes it middle class

For a lot of working class Christmas is expensive as it is and even if traditions only cost a bit of money they all add up

Especially if it involves things like seeing a light show or Christmas meals at restaurants

It all soon adds up

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Mincepiesorpigsinblankets · 11/12/2024 10:15

Needmorelego · 11/12/2024 10:12

What's middle class got to do with it?

It's just from observation that I've concluded the MC make the very most of the Christmas season

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Uokhunnnn · 11/12/2024 10:14

Money obviously makes it easier but I don’t think class really comes into it otherwise - it’s the happiest families who have the best Christmases IME.

HPandthelastwish · 11/12/2024 10:13

People who want to do events will find a way regardless of class. You don't need money to make Christmas magical, it's a frame of mind, attitude and realistic expectations.

If you are MC and run ragged at work, run ragged at home ferrying children about, generally stressed so become a bit shouty or preoccupied with making 'perfect memories' rather than actually enjoying the time then no their Christmas isn't going to be better.

You can equally be working class, walk around the streets looking at the lights instead of ££££ light trails, hot chocolate in a flask on a brisk beach walk instead of £5 from Starbucks with fancy flavourings, Christingle service at a local church, am dram panto at a local theatre and still have a lovely time.

Needmorelego · 11/12/2024 10:12

What's middle class got to do with it?