Page 6 | To think the magic of small children at Christmas is a load of old bollocks

Pavementworrier · 2025-12-25T21:05:16+00:00

Adult Christmas is where it's at

FletchFan · 25/12/2025 21:18

Okiedokie123 · 25/12/2025 21:11

This is a key reason why we never bothered with “the magic”. Partly because I am awful at lying. And it’s hypocritical to lie to kids but also teach them it’s wrong to lie. The added bonus is if you celebrate Christmas without “the magic” is just as much fun but without the stress of having to maintain the pretence of it all.

Your poor kids.

MyRoseRaven · 25/12/2025 21:17

Lol, they are wearing but they're only young once

EvolvedAlready · 25/12/2025 21:15

Okiedokie123 · 25/12/2025 21:11

This is a key reason why we never bothered with “the magic”. Partly because I am awful at lying. And it’s hypocritical to lie to kids but also teach them it’s wrong to lie. The added bonus is if you celebrate Christmas without “the magic” is just as much fun but without the stress of having to maintain the pretence of it all.

So your kids didn’t ever believe in Santa. Sheesh.

Shit for your kids and shit for your kids friends and their parents who are trying their best and your kids are told not to believe. It’s a bit lazy!

PurpleFlower1983 · 25/12/2025 21:12

It’s busy but magical. I’m enjoying these years.

Okiedokie123 · 25/12/2025 21:11

This is a key reason why we never bothered with “the magic”. Partly because I am awful at lying. And it’s hypocritical to lie to kids but also teach them it’s wrong to lie. The added bonus is if you celebrate Christmas without “the magic” is just as much fun but without the stress of having to maintain the pretence of it all.

ACynicalDad · 25/12/2025 21:10

I loved it, but happy with the next stage too.

SulkySeagull · 25/12/2025 21:09

I agree - I keep seeing all of this ‘magic’ but it’s actually just parents running themselves into the ground and into debt to create it. Then on the day it’s over in a flash and the parents are exhausted and the kids couldn’t care less!

ThankYouNigel · 25/12/2025 21:09

YABU- everything about Christmas Eve build up then watching our 2 young DCs discovering Father Christmas has been and finding their presents is utterly magical. DH agrees. We haven’t enjoyed Christmas as much since we were little ourselves. Brilliant!

EvolvedAlready · 25/12/2025 21:09

It’s amazing with young kids! But also a lot of work. Constant go go keeping them going. No time to sit and chill.
Christmas is about chilling too…. But with young children, it’s magic for them and busy busy for parents.

TheHouse · 25/12/2025 21:07

I don’t miss it to be honest. Three teens and Christmas is better to be honest. Much more chilled, the games are better because we laugh more with them. They can have a tipple with us. They don’t have wild expectations about what Santa will bring. They all love the Christmas dinner I cook. I’m enjoying this stage very much.