Tips for getting into the Christmas spirit this year?

[lala2221]

Really not feeling that christmassy this year ... what are you all doing to get/keep in the Christmas spirit over the next few days?!

Cheese

I’m pretty much eating that

Spirits

Seriously though.
Yes, it feels odd. Not having the usual "oooh, just 4 sleeps till Christmas!".

If you don't feel Christmasy, don't force it. Just make sure you feel comfortable. Get some clementines, light up the tree if you have and some Christmas candle. If nothing, these are all very relaxing things and smells anyway so at least that.

Baileys

I listen to 'alternative' Xmas songs. They make me feel xmassy but without the sap and saccharine if the ones in the shops, so they feel more like my current mood.

Christmas duel - cyndi lauper and the hives
Making Xmas - rage against the machine
Yelling at the Xmas tree - billy idol
Merry Xmas (I don't want to fight tonight) - The Ramones
AC/DC - Mistress for Christmas
Twisted Sister - Heavy metal Xmas
Blink 182 - I won't be home for Christmas

Gin and present wrapping.

My tree makes me feel very festive..cannot stop looking at it. It's a fake this year sadly but still beautiful.
Also as i am not going to dad's house, I am cooking xmas dinner for the 1st time ever...weirdly excited about that.

I know how you feel OP trying to get myself in a better state of mind so I can make it nice for my kids. But really not feeling it, I guess it can be a cosy restful Christmas

Eating roses and watching the classic old films not necessarily Christmas

Red wine.