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A cheerful Christmas thread. Anyone excited yet?

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ChristmasStartedAlready · 20/12/2020 08:14

I hope this isn't insensitive...I am very sorry for those whose plans have changed or are facing Christmas alone.

However I have a whole week off work with DC and despite the shit state of things in the outside world, excitement has kicked in.

We have been debating which tub of chocolates we get this week. Quality Street currently winning.

Anyone else feeling Christmassy?

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ChristmasStartedAlready · 20/12/2020 09:03

I didn't say people "should" be supportive I was just grateful that some people were.

I don't want to get into competitive misery but I have had as shit a year as I imagine anyone has (and particularly bad couple of weeks). But this morning woke up with two happy little children and felt lucky. And with no adult company posted on MN thinking there might be others wanting to share Christmas cheer. Made it pretty clear in title if it was a thread you should avoid.

@Chickydoo Flowers

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Snally82 · 20/12/2020 09:11

Have a lovely Christmas OP, having one to look forward to does not mean you aren’t able to empathise with other in different situations.

Our plans have totally changed but I’m so glad there are others who can carry on as they were! Enjoy!

Username7521 · 20/12/2020 09:12

Sorry OP, I’ve had all my Christmas plan cancelled. My DD hasn’t seen a grandparent for a year. A third of her life. Heartbreaking.

Saying that, it is what it is.

Tell me your plans and how your structuring your week with activities. I now need some inspiration. Especially as we have three very distraught kids.

Interested in this thread?

Then you might like threads about this subject:

Events & celebrations
MandosHatHair · 20/12/2020 09:14

Atalune if other people are idiots for wanting to see thier family for 5 days, what does that make you for having elderly relatives over for Christmas day?

Backbee · 20/12/2020 09:15

Not feeling overly christmassy, but looking forward to 2 weeks off as a family, due to our jobs and DS being in childcare normally, it's actually the first time we have had so much time together as a 3.

NotFrozen · 20/12/2020 09:18

I am excited OP. We all need some happiness and cheer. It is a hard time for many people but those who can enjoy it should cherish every moment, and then think about ways we can help those who are less fortunate.

Thehogfatherstolemycurry · 20/12/2020 09:21

Well op apparently its a crime to try to start a positive thread, ignore!

I'm excited. I'm in greater Manchester so we'll used to stuff being shut, not seeing people, I'm still excited for Christmas.
Today I'm meeting my friend for a walk through the woods and baking my mince pies and stuff.
Tomorrow we're off to litopia with the kids to see the light show in the park. In the week I plan on taking them to a local old halls grounds where there's a fairy trail and the woods are lit with fairy lights. On the day we can relax, enjoy good food and gifts and then going to a friends house in the evening! First time in anybody else's house since March, so excited!!
I'm counting my blessings.

Happy Christmas op, hope you have a good time x

KimonoKim · 20/12/2020 09:22

YES!! I am excited. Always loved Christmas and this year is no different. My kids deserve a good Christmas and deserve for me to be excited for them. I say this as someone who lives 350 from her entire family. We've all got our seperate situations but make the best of it.

Merry Christmas 🎄

saffire · 20/12/2020 09:23

I am and I'm not.
I'm not because my mum died a few weeks ago and this will be incredibly painful without her, but I am looking forward to seeing my dd open her presents. I'm having to be excited for her sake, so making myself feel happy at making her happy iyswim?

CommunistLegoBloc · 20/12/2020 09:25

There's nothing wrong with starting this thread. Goodness knows, after this year, being able to focus on the positives is a bloody lifeline.

I am looking forward to a massive cheeseboard, bad TV, films nights, champagne, roast potatoes and gravy. DP is working so I'll be on my own a lot, but in a v luxurious way!

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ChristmasStartedAlready · 20/12/2020 09:26

User really sad for your DC. I do feel very sad for people. Sorry not helpful with inspiration. I don't have activities planned because we are really looking forward to relaxing. Xmas films, board games and video games.

Happy Christmas op, hope you have a good time x and to you @Thehogfatherstolemycurry
and others.

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saffire · 20/12/2020 09:28

And for those complaining that they haven't seen family- be grateful that they are still here and you can see them in the future. I can't see my mum or my nan who both died this year ever again. You can still pick up the phone and hear their voice, or see them on a video call. I can't. By not seeing them over Xmas, you're helping to protect them, so next year you can be with them (although hopefully before!).

JorisBonson · 20/12/2020 09:29

DH and I had always planned to spend the day alone, so it's just everything around it that's messed up.

I love Christmas and it's our first married one (eloped because of covid), so we've got tons and tons of good food and drink and we're going to get dressed up nice and eat and drink and dance.

LunaNorth · 20/12/2020 09:31

I’m feeling festive.

It’s my first Christmas without my mum, and my second without my dad. By rights I should be miserable.

But Christmas brings comforting memories and its own magic. The tree, the lights, the nostalgia, the quiet time for contemplation, the triumphant human spirit evident in the fact that our town has gone crazy for lights this year.

I love Christmas.

MysweetAudrina · 20/12/2020 09:32

Yes, I am finishing up work on Tue and have been wfh since March, so can't wait to switch off my laptop and just be able to relaxin my home without having to share it with work.

My fridge gave up the ghost on Wednesday and I bought an American fridge freezer yesterday so for the first time ever I will have space for the Christmas extras and left overs. Really looking forward to opening it and seeing everything organised and laid out.

I'm looking forward to lighting Christmas candles and napping on the sofa with a movie on in the background

I'm looking forward to reading a few books and napping in between chapters.

I'm looking forward to walks in the mornings.

I'm looking forward to seeing my kids faces when they open their gifts.

I'm looking forward to my Christmas dinner and then eating leftovers on Boxing Day.

I'm looking forward to opening the gift that my dd12 secretly bought me and keeps dropping hints about and mentioning how over budget she went on me.

I'm looking forward to having made it to the end of 2020

I'm looking forward to having time to reflect on the positives of this year because every cloud and all that...

MandosHatHair · 20/12/2020 09:35

saffire

I'm sorry about your Mum and your Nan, but one member of our Christmas bubble will not see another Christmas, we probably wont see him again now given how bleak all these restrictions look.

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ChristmasStartedAlready · 20/12/2020 09:36

What a lovely long list @MysweetAudrina I wonder what DD has bought you?! My children came back from their dads with presents for me and the youngest really wants to tell me what they are. I don't think he will last a week.

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ellenleaves · 20/12/2020 09:38

We are excited here despite the disappointment of not seeing family (tier 4). My children are excited and I am still looking forward to good food and wine and family zoom calls! We are all off work and school and will enjoy being together. I hope you have a lovely week, OP!

QueenAnnaOfArrandale · 20/12/2020 09:39

I am. My dd is 3 and is so excited this year, it's the first year she's really "got it".
It may not be normal Christmas for us with her granparents, aunties, uncles, cousins etc it will just be the 3 of us but I'm determined to make it a lovely day that she can really enjoy.
It's been a rubbish year for everyone, we've had a rubbish year too but I'm going to make the most of what we have and enjoy it as much as we can.

I hope everyone has as lovely a day as they can Xmas Smile

FizzyPink · 20/12/2020 09:43

Whilst I’m gutted I won’t be spending Christmas with my family as planned and it’ll be weird spending it with just DP I’m determined to make the most of it.

I don’t think I’ve ever taken two full weeks of work before and I really don’t want to feel like it’s been wasted watching TV so I’m desperately trying to think of some fun activities we can do in Tier 4.

I’ve written a Christmas quiz that we’ll do with my family over zoom on Christmas Day. We’re also planning to dress up as we normally would so the day feels a bit more special.
Then for food I’ve ordered quite a few meal kits to try. We’ve got Cote at Home NYE and then the Dishoom bacon naan for NYD breakfast.

Watching this thread for more inspiration

QforCucumber · 20/12/2020 09:51

We are very excited. Been in tier 3 for months now so not really had the 'escape' experience that some have. We also didn't plan for any mixing over the Xmas period other than my fil and my brother (both single adult households anyway) to come for Xmas day so that will still happen. Ds(4) is currently dancing around the kitchen to now that's what I call Xmas with dh. Ds(6mo) is napping. I'm drinking gingerbread latte and reading mn. All still in our pjs. After the upbringing dbro and I had this really is a perfect Xmas which we could never have begun to imagine!

Eggsley · 20/12/2020 09:52

There's excitement in this house OP. DC are hoping Father Christmas will come and I'm looking forward to seeing their faces on Christmas morning. Our plans have had to change as we won't now see PIL on Boxing Day or my parents on Christmas Eve, but we are extremely lucky to be in tier 2 so will hopefully have lunch with my parents on Christmas Day (unless things change again). I have got just over a week off work starting at lunchtime on Christmas Eve, I haven't had a proper break since Easter, so I am really looking forward to watching Christmas movies and going for walks and just chilling. My mental health has taken a battering this year but I am finally feeling a bit more positive.

Thanks for those who are struggling at the moment, keep going.

divafever99 · 20/12/2020 09:53

Yesterday's announcement has made no difference to us. DH and I both work in healthcare. We have seen cases creep up week by week, and knew this 5 day "free for all" would not go ahead. We therefore lowered our expectations weeks ago. We have no plans, but trying to make the most of the situation. The positives are I feel a lot calmer than I usually do at this time of year. Without the usual endless extended family social engagements we often feel obliged to attend I've had a lot more time. It's been nice just being able to lounge about this weekend watching Christmas films with DC.
I really feel for people who's Christmas has been ruined, and those that will be alone, but I am really looking forward to a quiet cosy Christmas with my family for a change.

TakeMeToYourLiar · 20/12/2020 09:56

We've just moved into tier 4, had to cancel our plans abd now have no idea what we will do for childcare for my imminent labour.

But

I have a 4 year old who is super excited that Santa is coming.

We will spend yhe day totally focussed on him which he will love. We are hunting out board games he can play, Xmas films that will interest him, and make his day as special as we can.

And we will pray that next Xmas we can see everyone and throw a bloody massive 1st birthday party foe the new little one

Falalalalallalalalaaahic · 20/12/2020 10:04

I'm getting there and am determined to make the most of it
All plans have changed as we are now in tier 4 so unable to see anyone.. It's going to be different but as long as my family are keeping safe I'm prepared to put up with anything at the moment
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas OP