If men were left to organise Christmas themselves

[Fiddlesticks32]

AIBU to think it would be an absolute disaster?

And what would it look like?

I struggle to see any man or woman wanting to tick every item on their list. Frankly, this is stuff of horrors. And some of those things don't need organising at all, do they? Like how much organisation does it take to attend a Mass? How much organising does it take for the kids to write a letter to Santa? Why does a dog need PJs?

Despite being on a well published date, like birthdays, the day would creep up on him as a complete surprise and "no one warned him it was Christmas ". So nowt organised until Xmas eve.... basically a poor half arsed excuse with 50% stickers

So, he's completely unaware of the calendar, and other prompts like advertising, decorations, shop windows and time off work?.

That's mental list andnowIgetwhy somany here moan about Christmas.
Self inflicted though...

Does he have the same problem with deadlines at work, date of MOT, self assessment tax submission?

We would have an amazing tastefully decorated Christmas tree (sometimes more than 1 tree), lots of booze and a few ridiculously extravagant presents (not wrapped).
There would be no Christmas cards sent, no stockings for kids, no decorations, dirty house.
Dh does always cook an amazing Christmas dinner but as I do the shopping there would be no food.

Of course the dog needs Christmas Pjs which match everybody else’s, which are presented in Christmas Eve boxes. Do you want the family to die from lack of Christmas magic?

Next you’ll be suggesting buying a Christmas pudding instead of baking one. The horror.

Does he forget where the hoover and supermarket is when it’s Christmas?🤣

Shook horror - no Christmas pudding or cake here or roast dinner - no one likes them - a cold buffet every time. How have my DC’s survived without a Christmas Eve box, the Elf, Christmas jumpers or Christmas baking? I’ve ruined their lives!!

@Parker231 Pretty much!
He also hates food shopping and panic buys when he does go so we end up with random crap. I like it as I buy all the food I like.
The cleaning is an ongoing pain as we both hate it but I hate the messiness more so give in earlier.

Christ there's a lot of pointless crap in there. DP and I don't do half of that between us and it means we actually get to enjoy the Christmas period rather than stressing!

No, it doesn't. You still seem to be determined to turn this into a "lol what are men like" thread.

The 16 pages of replies should have told you there's no such thing as a "manly" Christmas because all men are different. Some are great cooks and some would serve supermarket food. Some would get organised in November and some would leave it to Xmas Eve. Some care about decoration and some don't give a shit. Some are utterly useless and some are invaluable. Just like women!

OK you are definitely trolling because surely no one thinks even half of this list is necessary. I'd actually hate to be in a household that did it all.

This has tipped over into parody now and shows how disingenuous the whole thread was from the start.

If anyone thinks they should do even a fraction of this list, they have a problem with their life and need to find something worthwhile to do!

You gave yourself away as a Christmas ignoramus, @BadLad. Christmas puddings are steamed, not baked!

I bet you don't handrear your turkeys in the back garden either.

I've been on MN a long time and that's one of the most batshit posts I've ever seen. Get a grip, woman. The world would continue to turn if none of those were done. My children (now adult) have turned out fine even though they experienced next to none of the above. We still all have very happy associations with Christmas.

None of that NEEDS to be done though does it?

In my defence, I’m very tired. Had to organise the 1st of December boxes. Can’t believe the OP forgot those in her list.

Then I’ll get steaming.

What on earth is a 1st December box?

1st December boxes 😂

Oh, there are whole threads on those!

Ours would be epic - Dh is mr Christmas I have to hold him back. It would be extremely lavish with brilliant gifts. There would be two Christmas trees (every year he wants two I only want one)

That's the spirit. Then you can get started on the 2nd December hampers, the 3rd December gift bags and preparations for both the 4th December Memory-Making Experiences and the 5th December Nervous Breakdown.

I’ve only heard of the concept on Mumsnet, but if you enjoy Christmas madness, it’s an excuse to start early.

Lots of examples of what people put in them on this thread.

www.mumsnet.com/talk/christmas/3316786-1st-december-box