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AIBU to stay in pjs on Christmas day?

81 replies

Pushpushpoosh · 28/11/2019 09:14

We have DC's 3 and 18 montns, this is the first Christmas we will be staying at home all day, we have family coming to us for Christmas dinner but it's going to be a very relaxed Christmas day for us all due to bereavements in the family this year.
I've got the 4 of us matching Christmas PJ's (cheesy I know but DS was so excited) and was going to change into them on Christmas morning and wear thrm for the day so we will all be comfortable. I don't see the point in getting dressed in our best to stay at home and eat all the festive treats Grin
However some have mentioned they wouldn't dream of having a pj day on Christmas Day (not those coming for dinner).
So AIBU does anyone else do it or is it Christmas best for you?

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BarkandCheese · 28/11/2019 10:15

I hate wearing pjs all day, it reminds me of being ill. Even if it was just me and the dog I'd still get dressed. However I can't see any reason why you shouldn't if you want to.

blibblibs · 28/11/2019 10:15

We've always done this, we do have a visitor but it's DM and she stays the week so it doesn't really count.
DC have never gotten dressed on Xmas day, even when small and received bikes etc it was coat on and off we went!

Ponoka7 · 28/11/2019 10:15

@MilkTrayLimeBarrel, why is it slobbing around? You're doing the exact same thing no matter what you wear.

I've always thought it was silly to put younger children in their best clothes to get gravy etc spilt on them.

adaline · 28/11/2019 10:17

I don't see a problem with it, but I wouldn't feel comfortable being in my pyjamas around my in-laws.

DH and I spend Christmas Day just the two of us and have to walk the dog, so we get changed for that, but then it's back home and into comfy clothes for the rest of the day!

LilyDory84 · 28/11/2019 10:23

This is exactly what I’m doing! PJs all day for us, I’ve even got some for my mum who’s joining us for lunch 😁

AdoptedBumpkin · 28/11/2019 10:41

If you want to, you might as well.

FilamentBabe · 28/11/2019 10:43

We have Christmas to ourselves every year and its bliss just staying in pjs all day. Keeps the mood relaxed, and the kids get a bit of a kick not getting dressed for the day.

If I had guests I would probably begrudgingly get dressed though.

dayslikethese1 · 28/11/2019 10:45

You should tell your guests beforehand in case they want to wear pjs too Grin

inwood · 28/11/2019 10:48

My kids have requested family pj day for christmas day cringe they will be fresh on in the morning, not slept in the night before.

We have christams at home this year with just one set of grandparents for the first time so the kids are in charge.

Christmas eve will be slightly more glamorous as we are having a party!

Whattodoabout · 28/11/2019 10:53

I wouldn’t if I had guests visiting but otherwise, yes I would and have in the past.

Sistercharlie · 28/11/2019 11:04

Hypothetical situation for me as I have dogs who never let you get away with not wearing "outdoor clothes"!

Not sure about this tbh. I would happily spend the day in PJs if I was spending Christmas on my own with a box of chocolates in front of the telly or something. But even then the novelty would start to wear off for me in the afternoon I think and I would start feeling a bit seedy not being properly dressed.

If there is any chance that you wearing pjs would make your guests feel uncomfortable then I wouldn't do it.

Also, being a worry wart, if I am looking after DC or have elderly people to stay, then I would need to be properly dressed just in case there is some sort of emergency.

Finally, I'm not convinced that cooking Christmas dinner in pjs is particularly practical or safe. I want proper footwear and clothing when I am carrying trays of hot goose fat about!

ScribblyGum · 28/11/2019 11:06

Depends, I suppose if your going to eat quality street and crisps all day lying on the sofa then pyjamas would be OK. If however you are going to cook and then eat a full Christmas dinner in you pyjamas well that seems very odd. Carving up the turkey braless in your slippers would just feel so very very wrong.

Are you not going to leave the house at all, not even for a post prandial stroll? Urgh, heart burn and DVTs ahoy Wink
I agree with the previous poster, all day in pyjamas is what you do when you are ill.
Wear your nice pjs in the morning and then have a wash and get dressed.

Beautiful3 · 28/11/2019 11:35

No i wouldnt. Would you not put them on Christmas eve? Then get changed for xmas dinner?

Butchyrestingface · 28/11/2019 11:38

Not if you have guests coming over.

Bluntness100 · 28/11/2019 11:40

I wouldn't do this, especially if I had guests, but it's your Xmas and if you wish to spend it in your pyjamas all day and not get dressed, then don't.

I would add though that getting dressed does not need to be a big production nor do you need to wear your best clothes. There is a mid ground of something comfortable yet nice.

AnchorDownDeepBreath · 28/11/2019 11:45

I don't like PJs... I'd potentially maybe wear comfy indoor lounge-y trousers, but not if I was having people over. It'd feel really uncomfortable being in PJs while there were other people around!

I think I'd probably compromise by having Christmas breakfast in PJs as a family and then putting clothes on before people come round for dinner. It doesn't have to be your Sunday finest.

If you really want to be in PJs all day, though, just makes sure that your guests know in advance.

NerrSnerr · 28/11/2019 11:46

Wear what you like! That's the joy of being an adult- being able to stay in your pyjamas all day if you like. I genuinely don't see why guests would be uncomfortable, I assume you know them well if they're coming Christmas Day. Who on earth has the energy to judge someone for their choice of attire in their own home?

ELM8 · 28/11/2019 11:47

I would at least warn your guests.. if I went to someone's house for dinner and they were in pyjamas I might feel a bit uncomfortable..

whyamidoingthis · 28/11/2019 11:49

Who on earth has the energy to judge someone for their choice of attire in their own home?

I don't think anyone has said they would judge. However, I would feel uncomfortable if my hosts were wearing pjs. It would feel intrusive to be there. If they suggested I wear pjs, I wouldn't, as for me, pjs are only for bed.

dudsville · 28/11/2019 11:49

For me I guess it depends. If I showed up at my mum's and she was in pjs, or to my young but adult nieces and nephews, and they were in pyjamas, I wouldn't think about it. Otherwise, any kind of company on Christmas day is at least a relaxed but formal occasion. Nice food and drink on a special day equals reasonably nice clothes, comfortable sure, but "day wear".

Perhaps you could change your plans? We've changed our plans this year and are seeing no one, going nowhere and no one coming over. Except for the dog walk I will be in pyjamas. I know which ones, I've owned them for a few years, they are comfortabe in good condition and suitably festive. AND I CANNOT WAIT!!!!!

sunshinegirl13 · 28/11/2019 11:50

I love a pyjama day christmas! Warn you guests and give them the option to wear their pyjamas if they want to but otherwise, do what makes you happy

OneDay10 · 28/11/2019 12:04

Yanbu at all! As you've said it's going to be a very relaxed day at home with just your family so why not? It's not every year so why not give yourself a break and just do what you want. Your DC are young enough not to care and will feel comfortable.
Why the pressure to get dressed in your best when you can do that any day?

carolinelucaseshandbag · 28/11/2019 12:06

Do what you like!

saywhatwhatnow · 28/11/2019 12:12

Who are the guests? If it's your parents crack on, if it's the vicar and his wife I'd probably get dressed.

Pyjamaface · 28/11/2019 12:13

YANBU

We had a pj day for Xmas one year, 15 people squashed into my parents house, full Xmas dinner etc it was awesome and comfy.