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To not put up any Christmas decorations

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NotAYankYet · 02/12/2018 04:39

I just can’t be bothered. It’s been a bit of a crap, relentless year and next year is shaping up to be more of the same. I don’t have any social events to attend, won’t be hosting at any point as everyone is too far away. The house is a shit tip and I can’t be bothered clearing it all just now. We might also be getting some much needed repairs done soon - although a tree, etc would not be in the way it just feels like more hassle.

I’d say 75% of the houses round here are decorated already (this is typical as we’re in a cold bit of the US and people tend to get their decs out around Thanksgiving before it gets too cold and snowy).

Aibu, or should I embrace my inner Scrooge?

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penisbeakers · 02/12/2018 04:45

Fuck it all off. Christmas is a right pain in the arse and i don't do it. Too bloody expensive, messy, stressful, and a right load of commercialised bullshjt.

happinessischocolate · 02/12/2018 04:45

If you've got kids you need to make an effort, if not do what the fuck you like Grin

Blanchedupetitpois · 02/12/2018 08:02

Do you have kids? If so I would try and chuck a tree up for their sake. If not, it’s totally up to you!

speakout · 02/12/2018 08:08

OP I am sorry things are bad for you.

You don't need to celebrate christmas at all - that is your decision.

Sometimes festivals can heal us, if we can find a spark of joy despite the shit that happens, take some fun in being defiant.

Darkestnight · 02/12/2018 08:17

Yanbu all I'm doing is a tree and that's it as I can't stand Xmas either

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NotAYankYet · 02/12/2018 17:50

No kids so no issue there. DH might grump a little but won’t actually be bothered enough to do it himself!

Christmas was always my favourite time of year. I have a ridiculous amount of Christmas decorations. I’ve just got progressively more ‘meh’ about it all over the past few years though.

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ThePinkOcelot · 02/12/2018 17:55

I haven’t got room for a tree anymore so won’t be putting one up. Actually thinking of not putting anything up. Totally bah humbug. Wish it was over and done with!

Had a totally shit year and can’t see next year being any better.

Villanellesproudmum · 02/12/2018 17:55

I never bothered before I had my daughter.

ScreamingValenta · 02/12/2018 17:57

I don't bother with decorations.

AuntieGeek · 02/12/2018 17:59

YANBU whatsoever. None here, barring an angel which my DDad brought me back from a trip.

Focus on getting the house repairs done and the house spruced up (if you want) and enjoy some restful time.

Sinead100 · 02/12/2018 17:59

If you've got kids you need to make an effort
OP doesn't need to make an effort, kids or not.

TrippingTheVelvet · 02/12/2018 18:01

We don't bother. I just find the concept silly - putting everything up to take them down again seems pointless work. I would if I had kids that would enjoy them though.

thugmansion · 02/12/2018 18:03

I don't bother either. No-one's going to see it except me and then I've got to take it all down again what's the point?

Curlyshabtree · 02/12/2018 18:11

We don’T bother save for a string of received xmas cards. We go to my folks every year who have the tree, lights etc.
I have never decorated my own place, never put up an Xmas tree. I don’t feel like I’ve missed out.

funnylittlefloozie · 02/12/2018 18:15

I didnt 'do' Christmas for the first two years after exH and i split. Put up the fake tree and a bit of tinsel and that was it - didnt even do that the first year. Last year i decided that the humbug had gone on long enough, and went all out with pound-shop garlands, a real tree, etc. I knew i'd done it right when my then-15 year old DD looked withering and asked what was WRONG with me.

Is there any way you could go away for a few days over Christmas? A change of scene, and decorations you dont have to faff over, might cheer you up a bit.

Junkmail · 02/12/2018 18:16

I never bother. I just go into the city and enjoy the Christmas decorations there with no need to clutter my house with any crap. I have five cats so a tree has always been a no-go but honestly I just can’t be fucked with the whole charade. Keeping things simple reduces my stress immensely.

TokyoSushi · 02/12/2018 18:19

I'm not... literally just because we're in the middle of the worlds worst house move process and I honestly don't know where we'll live on Christmas Day! As soon as I do know I'll put them all up but before then we're stuck in a horrible limbo Sad

Truckingonandon · 02/12/2018 18:22

I don't put anything up at all. Give yourself a break and do what you like.

citiesofbismuth · 02/12/2018 18:23

We just have a few strings of pretty lights up around the house to brighten things up. No room for a tree and we don't bother with other xmas stuff as it's boring and repetitive. Can't see the point really.

Unicornandbows · 02/12/2018 19:25

We have renovations like flooring and such this week so by the time everything is set up and I can sort the house out I will probably be too tired to do Christmas decor

MyAmusedPearlSquid · 09/11/2025 07:26

Havent put christmas decorations or tree up in about a few years tbh we don't celebrate it anymore it's something we treat as a normal day now a roast dinner but that's it then back working boxing day

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