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WillowTit · 2024-12-25T07:01:56+00:00

i am sure in previous years shops would open for a couple of hours discovered that we dont have enough wine but apart from premium overpriced stores shops are shut and major garages too i have enough petrol, we will manage without the extra wine i am glad the shops are shut aibu

Auburngal · 25/12/2024 08:29

On Easter Sunday in England and Wales, shops that are limited to open 6 hours are closed. So large supermarkets, clothes shops etc.

Yet the Tesco Expresses, Spars etc are open. Always a queue for their 8 spaces car park as people can’t cope with big supermarkets closed.

These people need to grow up

Boredlass · 25/12/2024 08:28

People always go on about retail but what about hospitality? Do they not deserve a break?

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WillowTit · 25/12/2024 08:26

peace and goodwill folks

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XxSideshowAuntSallyx · 25/12/2024 08:26

Sounderwhelmed · 25/12/2024 08:23

I don’t think that others should have to sacrifice their day with their family because of those who have none, no.

Either the day is special (hence people not wanting to be alone for it) and so we shouldn’t have others working unnecessarily for us on it.

Or it is not special, in which case it doesn’t really matter if you’re alone for it.

It certainly isn’t the responsibility of others to open a cafe for me.

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My local pub is open, they've put on a table for all those who would spend Christmas alone, all paid for by the pub, the community jumped at the chance to help, and have also donated presents. That's what Christmas is about not people saying it's wrong to open.

If they were shut these people would be at home alone with no presents and I'm sure the landlord has had many staff offer to work. It's actually fun to work these days (and the tips can be pretty good).

There are people out there with no one. Just because you have the jolly happy family Christmas doesn't mean everyone does

MauveGoose · 25/12/2024 08:25

Sounderwhelmed · 25/12/2024 08:23

I don’t think that others should have to sacrifice their day with their family because of those who have none, no.

Either the day is special (hence people not wanting to be alone for it) and so we shouldn’t have others working unnecessarily for us on it.

Or it is not special, in which case it doesn’t really matter if you’re alone for it.

It certainly isn’t the responsibility of others to open a cafe for me.

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And what if they don't have family. Or they don't like their family? Not everyone has a perfect life you know

Sounderwhelmed · 25/12/2024 08:24

MauveGoose · 25/12/2024 08:22

Clearly you've never worked in retail or hospitality

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No - briefly in hospitality but not retail. So I take your word for it: it still feels very uncomfortable to me, especially for young people who may need the money but really shouldn’t be in that position.

Sounderwhelmed · 25/12/2024 08:23

chocopuffs · 25/12/2024 08:21

Lazy lumps? What a hideous attitude. What about people who have no family/friends to spend Christmas with and want a little treat or some company? Around where I live in London there are cafes and restaurants that open and actively promote lunches for people who are alone on Christmas Day and want some company. I suppose you imagine you'll never be in that position.

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I don’t think that others should have to sacrifice their day with their family because of those who have none, no.

Either the day is special (hence people not wanting to be alone for it) and so we shouldn’t have others working unnecessarily for us on it.

Or it is not special, in which case it doesn’t really matter if you’re alone for it.

It certainly isn’t the responsibility of others to open a cafe for me.

taxguru · 25/12/2024 08:22

muddyford · 25/12/2024 08:15

I remember the days when most retail outlets were shut on Sundays too. The sense of peace and people not rushing anywhere. Not for going to church, but just for us. We've lost something in making most days identical.

But presumably you wanted attractions open to do things, parks, cinema, cafes, public transport, etc. Don’t understand why people don’t want shops to open but still expect to be able to go places and do things.

MauveGoose · 25/12/2024 08:22

Sounderwhelmed · 25/12/2024 08:21

I agree, but you get so many posts on here insisting the staff are actually beside themselves with excitement about it so who knows.

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Clearly you've never worked in retail or hospitality

Sounderwhelmed · 25/12/2024 08:21

TheaBrandt · 25/12/2024 08:14

I think it’s selfish to go out for a meal / stay in a hotel over Christmas. Poor staff. Most of dds gap year friends are working all day today running after these lazy lumps. Thankfully dds restaurant closed today and tomorrow.

I agree, but you get so many posts on here insisting the staff are actually beside themselves with excitement about it so who knows.

chocopuffs · 25/12/2024 08:21

TheaBrandt · 25/12/2024 08:14

I think it’s selfish to go out for a meal / stay in a hotel over Christmas. Poor staff. Most of dds gap year friends are working all day today running after these lazy lumps. Thankfully dds restaurant closed today and tomorrow.

Lazy lumps? What a hideous attitude. What about people who have no family/friends to spend Christmas with and want a little treat or some company? Around where I live in London there are cafes and restaurants that open and actively promote lunches for people who are alone on Christmas Day and want some company. I suppose you imagine you'll never be in that position.

XxSideshowAuntSallyx · 25/12/2024 08:20

LarkinAboot · 25/12/2024 08:11

I love it when it all shuts up for Christmas.

I'll never forget when next we're starting their January Sale at 5am on Boxing Day - it was so gross to me.

There are a few forgotten bits I'd love to have but much happier to do without and everyone have a break and make do.

Merry Christmas everyone

I've worked Boxing Day sales in a department store, absolutely loved it, it was triple time. We were asked New Year's Day or Boxing Day. New Year's Day was just double time so Boxing Day won, I then went out New Year's Day.

I hate the patronising of shop staff that goes on. They do get a choice to work, same with hospitality (I've done that too).

JudgeJ · 25/12/2024 08:19

Moonlamp · 25/12/2024 07:08

I dunno......I'm very pleased for the staff, everyone deserves a feet up day,

On the other side, my host has ordered enough food to cater a royal wedding but we're down to our last whisp of bog roll and there's 6 of us.

I'm not averse to wiping my arse on kitchen roll persè, but I draw the line at squares of baking paper.

Where we used to live, the small electrical shop run by a couple of Asian brothers used to open for a few hours on 25th, they sold more batteries then than the rest of the year combined! They told me there were usually a few customers, men looking sheepish, waiting for them to open.

MauveGoose · 25/12/2024 08:19

TheaBrandt · 25/12/2024 08:14

I think it’s selfish to go out for a meal / stay in a hotel over Christmas. Poor staff. Most of dds gap year friends are working all day today running after these lazy lumps. Thankfully dds restaurant closed today and tomorrow.

Why do you presume they don't want to be at work? I used to get double wage working in hospitality at Christmas

Annabella92 · 25/12/2024 08:18

muddyford · 25/12/2024 08:15

I remember the days when most retail outlets were shut on Sundays too. The sense of peace and people not rushing anywhere. Not for going to church, but just for us. We've lost something in making most days identical.

Perhaps it had something to do with the fact we did all stop going to church...

Anywherebuthere · 25/12/2024 08:17

Lovely for the many people working in retail who have the day off but as said above there are lots of people still at work.

I totally appreciate the staff who do work today in emergency services, hospitals etc

AsTheLightFades · 25/12/2024 08:17

WillowTit · 25/12/2024 07:36

i am sure those who are working, and that has included me in the past, were organised in advance

That sounded so morally superior.
Things happen to throw plans awry.

MauveGoose · 25/12/2024 08:17

Some people don't celebrate Christmas you know. Shops around me are open anyway 😁

AsTheLightFades · 25/12/2024 08:16

Lurkingandlearning · 25/12/2024 07:26

One way of recycling wrapping paper 😬. Happy Christmas

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But the glitter....😃

muddyford · 25/12/2024 08:15

I remember the days when most retail outlets were shut on Sundays too. The sense of peace and people not rushing anywhere. Not for going to church, but just for us. We've lost something in making most days identical.

TheaBrandt · 25/12/2024 08:14

I think it’s selfish to go out for a meal / stay in a hotel over Christmas. Poor staff. Most of dds gap year friends are working all day today running after these lazy lumps. Thankfully dds restaurant closed today and tomorrow.

Annabella92 · 25/12/2024 08:13

Moonlamp · 25/12/2024 07:08

I dunno......I'm very pleased for the staff, everyone deserves a feet up day,

On the other side, my host has ordered enough food to cater a royal wedding but we're down to our last whisp of bog roll and there's 6 of us.

I'm not averse to wiping my arse on kitchen roll persè, but I draw the line at squares of baking paper.

Just be careful you don't flush and block the waste pipes!

LarkinAboot · 25/12/2024 08:11

I love it when it all shuts up for Christmas.

I'll never forget when next we're starting their January Sale at 5am on Boxing Day - it was so gross to me.

There are a few forgotten bits I'd love to have but much happier to do without and everyone have a break and make do.

Merry Christmas everyone

Miyagi99 · 25/12/2024 08:07

dottiedodah · 25/12/2024 07:58

I agree with you. Good shops are closed. As a child all close Christmas eve half day. Sunday and poss boxing day

Good shops?! What about shops run by non-Christian families, why can’t they make a bit of extra money on Christmas Day? Ours are really jolly today.

Miyagi99 · 25/12/2024 08:05

Our little shop is open but they don’t celebrate Christmas and I’m sure they’ll make a lot of money with emergency purchases today.