Just going through the motions?

[FoxyBadger]

Anyone else feel like they're just doing what they usually do for Christmas but like they're just going through the motions/can't really be bothered?
I've bought what I normally buy food wise but not excited about any of it really as food has pretty much been our only treat since March anyway so we've had loads of "treats" we wouldn't otherwise.
DC are teens so none of the little kid excitement for Christmas. I've got them some great presents, things I know they really want (and have doing a fortune) but still don't feel excited.
Thought of trying to pretend everything is great for Christmas Day makes me just want to go to bed for the week. Can't see anyone else for various reasons.
Have spent 9 months pretending everything is ok and have run out of steam.
Am I the only one who really can't be arsed with Christmas?

Spent a fortune that is!

Yes same here. Not doing much, but buying and exchanging gifts has felt a complete chore (it usually makes me feel Christmassy but not this year) and tbh I don't want to do 2 family Zooms (mine and DP's families) on Christmas Day because a) I can't relax and have a good drink until it's done and b) I cannot be bothered painting a smile on my face for that long. I really don't want to.

Think this is fairly common - you don't have to be on full beam for Christmas Day, it's ok to have a slightly quieter one than normal I think.

Sorry you're feeling a bit flat, I think it's to be expected after the relentless bad news this year

Glad it's not just me. Keep thinking I'm going to feel Christmassy but I don't.
It's all a chore.
House looks great, two lovely trees and because of no activities/nights out, presents wrapped, all shopping done but my heart's just not in it.
Think lot of it has to with not being able to see my parents.

Yes that’s exactly how I feel. I love Christmas so much but this year it just feels meh....

Roll on Christmas 2021!

I have never wrapped presents so joylessly! Was very efficient though and got through them in 2 quick sessions so I didbt have to revisit it.

No, you're not alone x

Me too @Willow79! Usually make a massive effort.
I am hoping that I feel better on Christmas Day though when DC open a couple of their presents, not necessarily the "big" ones but couple of things that I think will mean something to them.
We've just been moved to a higher tier too so things we had planned after Boxing Day now cancelled, that's not helping my mood.

Same here. Feeling very flat and joyless. I have kids in age range primary, teens and young adult and they're all buzzing as normal so I will pull some merriment out of the bag! The fridge is full, presents sorted, and I am grateful for that! But yeah, distinct lack of cheer.

You are not alone. I feel so flat. I have kept on trying to be positive and upbeat for 9 months but I’m totally exhausted and the announcement from Boris about Christmas and Tier 4 was just the icing on the cake to be honest.

Seeing my parents was what I have been looking forward to for months and it’s not going ahead. I dread January but I’m determined not to think about that for the next few days.

Nah its like the Polar Express. We're all saying stuff and even smiling, but the dead eyes give it away.

It's not a real Christmas.

Nope not just you. UPS have lost my husbands present and his one to me is delayed until mid Jan.

I work in retail and I have the next 2 days off and I would quite happily spend it under my duvet.

I’m usually a pretty stoic type but I honestly think I’m going to have to go to the doctors in the new year and ask them about anti-depressants. 😞

Last Christmas DH was seriously ill, undergoing cancer treatment and Christmas Day was just awful but I actually felt more positive last year, like we had something to look forward to than this year.

Me too.

The absolute worst thing is that now everyone wants a friggin zoom meeting on Christmas Day.
Why can't people just call anymore and hello? Now I have to look happy and waffle on for 20 mins.

Me too, have written Christmas cards & wrapped presents because I am expected to,not because I want to. I hate Christmas & if I didn't have ds would ignore it completely.