Your unpopular Christmas opinions

[LydiaBennetsUglyBonnet]

Yorkshire puddings belong on a Christmas dinner

Christmas dinner - other than Yorkshires and pigs in blankets - is fucking disgusting, and that goes for every course

Elf is a crap movie.

Too many parents get over invested in their child believing in Santa. The reason they love Santa is because he brings a shit load of toys. As long as they’re still getting the toys they’re happy.

Loving the idea that Thanksgiving doesn't have nonsense attached to it! All the people complaining about Christmas Eve boxes, matching pjs, Elf on the shelf don't seem to realise that it's parents who allow these things to happen, if they didn't buy boxes, pjs, elfs etc they would quickly disappear.

I love Coventry Carol, it reminds me of my mum.

However, back to the thread.

I hate people who piously announce they are turning off their phones/social media to be 'present' at Christmas.

No one cares and how much do you use your phone and social media that this has to be a conscious and proclaimed decision?!

I've been at the Stone's ginger wine. I made a cake recipe that called for two tablespoons of the stuff. It's so comforting and warming that before I knew where I was, I'd quaffed the rest.

So, right at this moment, I couldn't give a shit. [hic]

Actually Muslims do believe in the birth of Jesus, and regard him as an important prophet. They just don't regard him as the incarnation of God.

I like it partly because it's so old, and partly because it's a carol sung by women and partly because it's so gentle.

Why do we have a starter for Christmas dinner!!!! It’s a full roast why the hell do we need food to start us off. It’s madness!

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I have champagne for my first course.

Wensleydale cheese with cranberries... brilliant

I call reverse.

Quality Street are horrible, as are mince pies and Christmas cake.

Yorkshire puddings, mashed potato and cauliflower cheese are not part of Christmas dinner.

Christmas Day TV is crap.

Secret Santa is a waste of time and money.

Buying people token 'tat' presents for the sake of it is a waste of time and money.

Christmas Eve boxes and North Pole Breakfasts can bugger off.

People who get their kids over-invested in Santa and then freak out when the kids no longer believe/want something expensive/get upset about it all have themselves to blame.

Why do we have a starter for Christmas dinner!!!! It’s a full roast why the hell do we need food to start us off. It’s madness!

@RGinaPhalange What do you tend to have as a starter? I don't think my family ever have. We'll have a main and selection of various desserts available, and other stuff lying around like chocolates, probably some cheese and biscuits at some point.

Happy Xmas (War is over) by John lennon is THE most droll depressing song ever

If 'the rest' refers to the bottle, mad respect.

No, the madness is using roast parsnips as greedy boards and yorkies as gravy buckets to pile a plate with much roast and trimmings as modern culinary engineering will allow. You are allowed to take a slice, a few veggies and go back for more.

I'd much rather have the starter and a main course with fewer trimmings.

Stuffing is minging

What are cheesy footballs??

Good grief you're a miserable joyless lot aren't you?!
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Don't worry about the 'vile' and 'disgusting' things you don't like (what horrible words to use about things that other people like!)
Try not to be too miserable on the day.
As forme, I love every turkey laden mince pie eating tinsel covered moment of it!
Oh and I do join in Eid, Diwali and Hanukkah celebrations too. 😊😊😊

@GordonShakespearedoesChristmas It's mostly a lighthearted thread.

You don't have to have turkey for Christmas dinner just because it's traditional.

Elf on the shelf, matching pyjamas and Christmas Eve boxes are unnecessary.

I don't understand why people make such a fuss about cooking a roast dinner.
I like sprouts.
Most people spend every day of the year with just their 'own little family'. Would it kill you to let your in laws visit for a couple of hours to see the kids?
'Baby's first Christmas' is the same round of feed, change, cry, repeat as any other day of the year. They're oblivious and you'll probably be bored.
The excitement you feel on Christmas eve with it all ahead of you is the best part. It's an anti climax after that.

The best bit about Christmas is that it breaks up the shitty period of dark and cold days during autumn and winter. I think without the distraction I would go loopy.

I didn't realise matching pyjamas were a thing until I read about it on MN - now I see them in the shops. Sure it must be a recent thingification.

I like sprouts.

@echt it’s an Insta thing.

Buying kids Xmas outfits that they will only wear once but look great high level tosspot on social media. So wasteful.

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Christmas cards. I think it goes back to 1983 when I was working at a customers house and she said, about herself 'If i get one Christmas card, I've failed'. I didn't get it then, but I have done for many years since.

Mince pies, weird things, the ones with icing on are sugar rush city, why did I buy 2 boxes then, because they were reduced from 1.85 for 8, to 79p.

I had this thought earlier

Sitting in so much traffic watching stressed out people.

All a bit crazy no?

I feel very differently! I hate kids ripping open everything in a frenzy within 20 minutes. Find that quite grotesque. I don't make mine wait until after lunch, but we do all have breakfast together first. I like them to open things a bit slower and take things in! They're absolutely fine with that and I think they like the nice anticipation. My nieces and nephews have usually opened everything by 7am and I honestly can't think of anything worse! I'm also the mean cow that holds back presents from grandparents until Boxing Day. Honestly think it's better as it prolongs the excitement and they take each gift in more. Just a small defence for those of us who aren't posh but like to take our time!