Christmas snobs over here

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This thread is for Christmas 'snobs'.
Proud to be one. 🎩🎅
So if you're not a fan of elf on the shelf or excessive mountains of tat this is where you can hang out and be safe from discussion of boots 3 for 2 gift sets.

Someone needs to pull the tinsel out of their arse.

I'm abroad (obviously) people here celebrate the 3 Kings and they bring the presents. I made up the story of the fancy dress party There are no pantos, no Christmas carols, no Nutcracker ballet here. About 1% of the population puts up outside decorations so there's no point driving around to see any.

And we have a plastic tree with mismatched decorations - some things we have found on our travels, some ds has made, some i have made.

We are a 1-income family who rent. I don't have money for Christmas duvets, extra pyjamas, a guft-a-day advent calendar and "plastic tat" that so many people mention. I don't get 'the twitch' and buy more . i don't order from Aliexpress. I don't buy from Primark. I don't buy wrapping paper but use a Japanese scarf-wrapping technique but with Christmas fabric, or fabric drawstring bags. I'm sewing some now, actually.

I do have a smiley-faced log that shits gifts. I do have embroidered slippers for the 3 Kings (made out of felt and embroiderd by a dear friend). I don't have tinsel - just touching it gives me the willies! I think an elf that spies on you all through December is a shit thing to do to children.

If that makes me a snob... HI, I'M A SNOB

anon you're doing more sneering than anyone else?
Not sure about the 80s argos reference?... I've not been in an argos since I was a teen, in the early 90s. But I do know thay nothing good ever comes from that store.

My children obviously don't live in a bubble. But they do have their own minds and when they give me gift ideas I do make sure that I buy them a decent version, and not the crappiest cheapest version plus lots of things they didn't ask for.
I get the impression that you like to keep up with the Jones, and think that materials are the most important thing. That's fair enougj but it's not how I'd like to bring my children up

Shame this thread turned nasty. I was enjoying it

Me too, brasty I'll have copious amounts of Baileys, wine, chocolate and sausage rolls (proper, from the butchers!! ) ready, and I'll put the Christmas bedding on for you all....ho ho ho 🎄 🎅🍸 🎄 🎅🍸 🎄 🎅🍸 xx

elQuintoConyo - panic not, from that description you are not a snob 😉

dementedma come and drink Baileys and revel in total glittery sparkliness with me and brasty and jon, we're enjoying ourselves! 🎅 🎄🍸 🎅 🎄🍸 🎅 🎄🍸

nomapofmyhead - Read the OP for a classic example of people trying to keep up with the Jones.

Why do you assume I buy all my Christmas presents in Argos? What do you have such a deep set hatred for Argos? Did they hurt you? You can tell us. Did they sell you a dodgy Elizabeth Duke engagement ring? I reckon there's more to your Argos hatred then you're letting on, feel free to share, you're amongst friends ...

But I do know thay nothing good ever comes from that store.

Au contraire. My Kenwood mini chopper and Phillips Lumea came from Argos and they are 👌🏻💯

Oh lady can my dancing Christmas tree come? it swings it’s hips & spins around to jingle bell rock, cracks me up every time

I was going to mention the branded items but feared she would shoot me down for dearing to buy anything made of plastic and hand carved from the finest oak

*daring.

This autocorrect is almost as annoying as people who shop in Argos 😜

Oh yes indeed it can jon that sort of thing makes me laugh a lot! It would fit right in 🎄🎶 💃😁😁

Do they still do nickable pens in Argos? I use

Posting to cheer up this thread a bit 🎅

Mierda!

I used to love using them!

Christmas snob here!
Real tree bought as early as possible to get best pick.
Real wreath style garland woven through stairway.
At least £100 spent on secret santa and at least £300 spent on partner.
I hate argos.
I love christmas baubles costing £50 per bauble
I love drinking Moet with OJ on Christmas morning

:o
Oh and I do not go to the pub and get pissed on Christmas Eve.

One of the shitties thints to do I think.

:)

Last one...🌲☃️❄️🎅

It's the season of peace on earth and goodwill to all.

None of you are Christmas snobs as all of you are just concerned with buying stuff missing the point entirely.

Quinto they're wise to people's games now and only supply stubby little pencils. I love the whole theatre of Argos (dahling). Flick through the catalogue, fill in your little slip, pay for the item, and then take a seat and wait for the excitement of your number appearing on the screen! Such thrills.

Better than a night spent at the blackjack table in Monte.

Oh Sparkling I love that photo of inflatable joy. Even the slightly depressing metal fence can't dampen their Crimbo exuberance.

Montacute 😂

I didn't anon I just don't buy mine from there. I am sure there are many stores that you also don't buy from?.... There are many others that I don't either. No real hatred. Just prefer other places.
I'm kind of getting a bit fed up of you berating me. So fucking what if I'd rather buy less for my dc, and not supply them with lots of cheap plastic crap. Does it effect you in any way? Have I at any point had a go at you for your choices?

Anon has ruined the thread, was really enjoying it as well

Well you did call me a materalistic wannabe but I'm sure that wasn't you slating me nomapofmyhead 🤔😂😂😂😂

😂😂😂😂 Surely a true snob would rise above Chickpearocker

Lol at people telling me I've ruined a thread which was designed to make people feel small.

Well done me is my reaction to that 👏👏👏