Is anyone else feeling a little sad that Christmas is over!?

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I wasn’t really feeling christmassy in the lead up to Christmas, but actually had a lovely few days, and now feel a little sad it’s all over. Feeling a bit uncertain as to what next year will bring. Is anyone else feeling the same? Any positivity / motivational tips!?

I feel sad because we've not been able to do a lot of what we usually would over the break. Thanks Covid!

It doesn't help that whenever I get that Christmas is over sad feeling, I pick myself up by looking forwards to next year/next summer. Might even book a week away somewhere. But all I can picture is another 12 months of this bullshit. And I don't want to chance booking anything.

YABVU.

It isn’t over. It lasts for Twelve Days. And the Christian season of Christmas tide lasts until Candlemas on 2 Feb.

It stays feeling special in our house as we keep the tree up until Epiphany and keep eating special food, giving gifts until then.

No wonder people think it’s over nowadays on Boxing Day when they put their trees up in November

I haven't eaten my Christmas pudding yet, and it's just started snowing, so I'm still feeling Christmassy - DH and I aren't back at work til next week

We've still got our tree and lights and holly! Still working our way through the treats and rich food. I'm normally relieved to get the clutter and needles cleared away but this year I think I'll miss it!

I didn't have a Christmas at all, very low atm because of that.

I feel more sad than usual this holiday as after Christmas Day, that is really it for the festivities. We'd usually have Christmas Day, Boxing Day, a mid-week massive family party, a piss up with friends and the NYE to finish off.

However the tree is still up until NYD and I'm still drinking Baileys while wearing sequins so I'll plough on and make the most of these last days before work again on Monday.

It does feel a bit sad. I'm a great champion for Christmas not being over on Boxing Day. I usually have lots of stuff planned for the days between Christmas and New Year: panto; hosting a small party for local friends; going to visit my mum and dad at the seaside for a couple of days; the sales; visiting a couple of National Trust houses all decorated for Christmas. None of that is possible this year. Sigh. Just walks and TV, eating, drinking, more eating... I'm enjoying the break from work though. I was mentally totally exhausted and so in need of the break.

Yes, and it really did feel like just one day this year as we couldn't do the things we would normally do in the lead-up to it and then we went into Tier 4 as of boxing day. Am also worried in case the schools don't open as planned and how to cope with work and trying to keep DD happy if that happens. Christmas day felt very normal and special this year.

I'm trying to focus on what positive things I can do for myself in the coming year - health and well-being, am also starting a training course soon. Although if the schools close that will be a struggle.

Fairy try not to be to disheartened Xmas was different for a lot of people this year. I ended up spending it on my own I cooked lunch for just myself as my brother's family who was my Xmas day bubble got positive Covid results on Xmas day itself. I'm not trying to diminish your feelings but just wanted to say you weren't alone in Xmas being basically cancelled.

We are all home until 4th and then I m back to WFH for the foreseeable and DD isn’t back at school until 11th now. I ve felt a bit flat over the whole thing though, the build up was rubbish compared to previous years and our annual new year break is obviously cancelled. I need to know what’s happening with primaries so I can plan my work for January, I got an amazing new contract that was set to double my income but it needs to be delivered face to face and I don’t know if it will go ahead now. If schools are closing I can’t see how I ll be allowed to teach adults either. It’s the one part of my job which can’t be delivered remotely and I was so excited about it. So I just generally feel sad. I m a planner as well and love to have the weekends and holidays full of things to look forward to but I don’t feel like I can plan anything just yet. I booked two holidays for next year back in august but unsure if they can go ahead. I wish the government would make a decision on schools/lockdown.

I normally feel the way you are feeling at the moment at this point of the year. I usually feel sad that the lovely, exciting magic of Christmas run up has passed and the festivities are over, but this year it's not hitting me that way. I hate January in a normal year because it feels like the longest, bleakest month ever and I wish we could keep up the twinkly lights to cheer it up but this time round I'm actually looking forward to a new start! Christmas was actually great even though it was much quieter than usual , but I don't feel the let down I normally feel. Hope the feeling passes for you

@solittletime

Christmas starts on Christmas Day, we are now on the 5th day of Christmas (5 gooold rings!) Try to keep the spirit going at home! I changed decorations on my tree and might make paper chains with dc today. I agree outside of the house all spirit of Christmas seems to have disappeared, people getting rid of trees since boxing day round here!!!

Yes! This. It's still Christmas till 6th January. Why give yourself less? Our ancestors knew how to deal with the midwinter slump.

It's not over though. Well not in my house anyway.

Why cut it shorter than you need to?

I’m relieved. Normally we’d go away for a few nights around now, just to see a show and stay in a posh hotel. I’m bored silly. Thankfully I volunteered to work on NYE (8-4pm), can’t wait.

I was only looking forward to spending the day with my family so Christmas and the rest of2020 can sod off now.
God knows when this can happen for us all in the uk and rest of the world again 😢

We celebrate up to and including new year so its not over for us. Still spending time as a family playing games, eating at table with Christmas table ware etc and drinking and eating. Tree still looks lovely and fills me with joy 😀

I’m always glad to get Christmas over with tbh. The shortest day has gone, you can see the days lengthen and very soon the snowdrops will be out, then the daffodils. This year more than ever I’m looking forward to spring and more people being vaccinated. I’ve also got a new job starting in January after a challenging period since being made redundant at the end of April. I’m not keen on this week at the best of times though, weird half life between Christmas and a new beginning when it’s difficult to remember what day of the week it is.

I wasn’t looking forward to Christmas at all, but actually really enjoyed it in the end. It was sad not seeing lots of friends and family as usual, but that did make for a more relaxing few days off and more quality time with the few that we did see rather than rushing around to get everything done.

Back to work today so it does feel like it’s over and am feeling a bit flat. But focusing on the fact that there appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel and hoping that things will seem a lot better this time next year. Thinking about booking a holiday for September but still in two minds ....

Hasn't finished yet!
Lots of partying (with partner and kids) to come yet x

I miss the build up to it but not the day itself. All my decorations are down now and ready for new year

May have already been said, but it isn’t over!

12 days of Christmas, remember?

I usually love this time of year as the run up to Christmas is so chaotic with work / social occasions and shopping it's nice to chill but this year has been a lot of chilling and I don't admit I'm bored if it .
This time of year we may plan a pantomime/ meal out / see family but all we have are walks 😩.
Trying to stay positive and plan things to do going to do some decorating next week when dc is back at school / running that sort of thing to keep me busy .

Christmas is a season, not a day! There are twelve days of Christmas and we're not even halfway there yet. Today is only five gold rings day, if you like.

Our tree and decorations go up on Christmas Eve and don't come down until Twelfth Night on the 5th or 6th, depending how you count it. The church calls it Epiphany.

Party on, I say! 😂

Feeling a bit sad as couldn’t see my mum over Xmas and although it’s lovely to spend some quality time with my teenage son I’m starting to feel a sense of dread about setting the laptop up again next week. I’m thinking that things won’t change until at least the spring 😓

We're still eating the lovely biscuits and chocs and finishing off the Christmas booze! Tree is still looking gorgeous and twinkly. Daughters still picking through her stocking and enjoying her presents so no not too sad !!