Ghosts of Christmas past

[Thatmemesongagain]

Does anyone else think about Christmases as a kid and teen a lot at this time of year?

I really miss them -80’s kid, 90’s teen

Not really. The odd memory perhaps. I do have a few nostalgia pangs for the Christmases when my children were small.

I have to try not to. All but one person who was there isn't anymore. I focus on the present and the people I have round me now.

I definitely feel nostalgic for my 80s and 90s Christmases. I think a lot has to do with losing parents though, the memories can be stronger at this time of year.

Not really, I do feel nostalgic for Christmases past when my children were small though 🥹

Yes OP. I’m in my 40s so I fondly think back to my childhood Christmas. Such a different time - more simpler. The decorations were far more garish (!) but I still remember that Christmassy smell of tinsel that is absent now. The festive season wasn’t so gimmicky. It was the traditions and family time that mattered. No huge expensive gifts or kids glued to technology. We were happy with board games! I loved car journeys looking at all the lights on the houses and the magic of it all 🥺 I feel I’ve tried to recreate as much of that magic for my own children growing up but there was certainly something special about the 90s ❤️

I often think of them, but not in a good way - it was a very tense time in my house as a child.

So much happier now. DH and I don't have children, we're in our 60s and have a peaceful, gentle time with our pets.

Me too. It sounds so indulgent but I'm struggling with the transition from being the recipient of christmas magic to the magic maker. I loved the Christmasses of my childhood and teens - the warmth and love and fun. As an adult trying to make that magic for my children I feel a lot more anxiety about whether I'm doing too little or too much, whether I'm creating good traditions, whether I'm making my children feel safe and happy and cherished.

I loved my childhood Christmases, but I’ve had wonderful Christmases as an adult too - both with and without children. I love Christmas in all its variations.

Feel nostalgic for my 70s child and 80s teen Christmases and the ones where.my kids were little.