Christmas every four years only - who’s up for it?

[MuttsNutts]

Ok, so inspired by another thread but not wishing to hijack, I’ve decided it would be a great idea to have Christmas just once every four years.

Every year is just too much work, expense and forced jollity that leaves far too many people feeling inadequate, lonely and skint.

The ridiculous lead-up means that for over a quarter of the year, every single bloody year, we have it rammed down our throats at every turn.

So, as with the Olympics or World Cup, I’ve decided to campaign for it changing to just once every four years. I think even I could maybe get on board with it then.

Who’s with me?

#christmaseveryfouryearsismorethanenough

Keep the church services as annual, but absolutely EVERYTHING else no more than once in every 10 years.... so much better.

I like Christmas.

But I get so frustrated with posters who say if you don't want to be bombarded with it from October on then just ignore it.
What planet are they living on?

Just seen the new ‘Very’ Christmas ad (on the 1st Nov) detailing all the ‘exhausting’ Christmas build up.

It’s actually all about fun, family and nights of joy. None of these will be my experience of Christmas and the fact these ads start in Nov underline quite how hard it is to ‘avoid the marketing’

How many days till Jan 1s??

Exactly not possible to avoid. If you work In retail you must be sick of Xmas songs by the time Xmas actually comes.

Was in Glasgow today meeting my friend for lunch. All shops are fully Christmas-d. Lights up in George Square. Restaurant on the corner of the square fully decorated.

Totally impossible to ignore.

No it's something to look forward to.

Even the really needy benefit from the goodwill around Christmas.

Besides my last 2 Christmases were cancelled due to covid infections we couldn't meet extended family.

This will be my first Christmas in 3 years with extended family though both parents have died since our last proper family Christmas.

It'll probably be shit. Meh.

It wouldn't work at all as people would want their Xmas to be on different years especially if someone isn't exoectrd to live long enough for the next Xmas meaning places would have to cater for Xmas for people every year anyway and then of course there would be implications for people having time off to spend with family and Xmas is very much about spending time with family. Also it would mean that children would only get a maximum of about 3 xmases which Xmas is an exciting thing for children. Years pass quickly when you are an adult but as a child they don't seem to pass as quickly so it would be a long time for kids and some children really do need these happy times. So no I don't agree as it's only because of personal circumstances that this seems attractive because of expense etc. I get that it is stressful and hard but things can be done to make it easier. recycling decorations , buying small presents all year round in sales etc . You can get some great things for a few pounds and it would add up and not leave a person feeling they can't manage well like they would it they only buy in December when gifts are often their most expensive because shops know people will buy them xxx

Anyone else ready to join me yet?

Always was. Next Christmas in 2026 is absolutely fine by me.

Not a chance. All my kids are here tomorrow for the first time since 2019.

I don't live with my partner and it's nice to have an extended break together when everyone is relaxed.

Nope. Nothing better than this time of year

@Tinktravels · 28/10/2022 10:35
no way! Christmas gets me through the year😁gives me something to look forward too. Without it it would be a miserable long winter.

You hit the nail on the head there. Christmas helps us feel good when it is cold and damp and wet.