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Xmas day in PJs?

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Ultravox · 24/12/2025 11:13

I read it on here quite a lot that people spend all of Xmas day in PJs. Each to their own and all that but I just can’t imagine it…I guess I could imagine it more if we got a takeaway for dinner but just can’t imagine cooking & eating a Xmas dinner in PJs! So am I in a minority? Is it normal?

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Parker231 · 24/12/2025 12:35

TallulahBetty · 24/12/2025 12:17

Fine, but I did say in my initial post that I don't judge others, so try not to judge my opinion, mmkay?

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I judge whose who thinks it’s odd and that others can’t do something different from them. People have forgotten how to have fun!

GarlicBreadStan · 24/12/2025 12:34

I'm going to get a nice, long bath tonight and get cosy in my Christmas pyjamas.

I can barely stomach wearing clothes on a normal day (I wear lots of soft, baggy fabrics that could probably pass as pyjamas), nevermind at Christmas

weareallcats · 24/12/2025 12:23

If we have guests we get dressed up, but just wear whatever we each want to if we don’t. This might be pjs, or something else very comfortable. Tbh I don’t really want my nicest clothes to smell of cooking. It’s odd to sneer about other peoples’ Christmas preferences, it has no effect whatsoever on you.

TallulahBetty · 24/12/2025 12:17

MrsSkylerWhite · 24/12/2025 12:13

Mind blown 🤣

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Fine, but I did say in my initial post that I don't judge others, so try not to judge my opinion, mmkay?

jetlag92 · 24/12/2025 12:17

I think it's a very odd thing to do - but it doesn't affect me in the slightest, so I really don't care!

TallulahBetty · 24/12/2025 12:17

Parker231 · 24/12/2025 12:14

The ones I have bought cost more than day clothes and won’t be worn to bed so are day clothes.

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Fine, but I did say in my initial post that I don't judge others, so try not to judge my opinion, mmkay?

youalright · 24/12/2025 12:16

We don't do it but its not unusual. There are 3 types of dress for Christmas. Pyjamas, dressy or Christmas jumpers. None are wrong

Parker231 · 24/12/2025 12:14

TallulahBetty · 24/12/2025 12:12

Because they're not day clothes.

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The ones I have bought cost more than day clothes and won’t be worn to bed so are day clothes.

CheeseWisely · 24/12/2025 12:13

I’ve asked for new PJs for Christmas. We’ll go out to Parkrun in the morning and when we come home I’ll put them on. It’s only the 3 of us (DH, toddler DS and I) all day and we don’t have a fancy sit down meal, that’s later today, so who cares.

Dliplop · 24/12/2025 12:13

My SIL was from a pyjamas house and we’d been a dress up for Christmas dinner house that devolved into regular clothes when it was down to four of us…it mixed things up! Now we do a mix of pyjamas, Christmassy clothes and a bit dressed up. It’s nice to have the options and it’s our Christmas so who cares!

MrsSkylerWhite · 24/12/2025 12:13

TallulahBetty · 24/12/2025 12:12

Because they're not day clothes.

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Mind blown 🤣

TallulahBetty · 24/12/2025 12:12

Parker231 · 24/12/2025 12:09

Why would you feel gross having a shower and putting on new pj’s as oppose to putting on regular clothes?

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Because they're not day clothes.

Clefable · 24/12/2025 12:12

Kids probably will be, I might be or at least the loungiest of loungewear which is basically pyjamas. DH doesn’t own pyjamas.

MrsSkylerWhite · 24/12/2025 12:12

Parker231 · 24/12/2025 12:10

I daren’t mention how many $ I spent on this years pj’s but they are very gorgeous 😁

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Enjoy 😃

Goditsmemargaret · 24/12/2025 12:12

Parker231 · 24/12/2025 12:08

We have an annual pj competition with the 20 family members with us on Christmas Day. Each year we have a theme - all three generations take part from grandparents in their 80’s down to DT’s, their partners and cousins in their 20’s.
Strict guidelines and rules - and a huge amount of fun and laughter (until tears are running down your face!).
We aren’t cooking (cold buffet instead as no one likes the traditional Christmas meal). And yes we will all have showered when we get up.

This is cute.

Clefable · 24/12/2025 12:12

Kids probably will be, I might be or at least the loungiest of loungewear which is basically pyjamas. DH doesn’t own pyjamas.

MrsSkylerWhite · 24/12/2025 12:11

MouseCheese87 · 24/12/2025 12:09

I like to have a shower, get dressed and do my make up. I couldn't bear to sit around unwashed. I don't care if others want to do it but it just isn't for me. I do however put pj bottoms on once visitors have gone and I want to be comfy.

Why would you assume people in pyjamas haven’t washed? Bath then clean pair, here.

Parker231 · 24/12/2025 12:10

MrsSkylerWhite · 24/12/2025 11:28

I have a new pair of chocolate brown velvet ones. Much smarter than my usual attire 😁

I daren’t mention how many $ I spent on this years pj’s but they are very gorgeous 😁

MouseCheese87 · 24/12/2025 12:09

I like to have a shower, get dressed and do my make up. I couldn't bear to sit around unwashed. I don't care if others want to do it but it just isn't for me. I do however put pj bottoms on once visitors have gone and I want to be comfy.

JudgeBread · 24/12/2025 12:09

We do if we're spending the day at home, fresh jammies on first thing. Not sure why it's any different than cooking in normal clothes.

Parker231 · 24/12/2025 12:09

TallulahBetty · 24/12/2025 11:53

It's not for me - I personally feel gross if I don't get up, wash, and dress in actual clothes - even when poorly. I wouldn't judge those who don't, though.

Why would you feel gross having a shower and putting on new pj’s as oppose to putting on regular clothes?

Parker231 · 24/12/2025 12:08

We have an annual pj competition with the 20 family members with us on Christmas Day. Each year we have a theme - all three generations take part from grandparents in their 80’s down to DT’s, their partners and cousins in their 20’s.
Strict guidelines and rules - and a huge amount of fun and laughter (until tears are running down your face!).
We aren’t cooking (cold buffet instead as no one likes the traditional Christmas meal). And yes we will all have showered when we get up.

MrsSkylerWhite · 24/12/2025 12:03

LlynTegid · 24/12/2025 11:54

Not unusual, though I would never do it. Even in 2020 when I was not going to church on Christmas morning.

Last time we went to a Christmas service, not religious but enjoy the singing, there were several little ones in fleecey, Christmas onesies.
Thought that was an excellent idea in a rather draughty church.

LlynTegid · 24/12/2025 11:54

Not unusual, though I would never do it. Even in 2020 when I was not going to church on Christmas morning.

TallulahBetty · 24/12/2025 11:53

It's not for me - I personally feel gross if I don't get up, wash, and dress in actual clothes - even when poorly. I wouldn't judge those who don't, though.