I'm so bored, christmas disappointment

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Elderly parents are watching TV, have been watching TV all day, but complaining about how there is nothing on worth watching. Adult siblings have been scrolling social media for hours and napping. Teen kids are doing god knows what. I'm so bored! I've suggested walks, and then gone for a walk by myself twice. I've suggested games, or even just conversations. No-one is bothered. I'm disappointed. I spent christmas alone last year because of covid and was really looking forward to this year. We've always had so much fun in the past and this year it seems no-one can be bothered.

There is no purpose to this thread by the way... I'm just ranting out of boredom.

That sucks. You need to stage a power cut, then make them talk and play games.

In bath - rather nice then call the midwife ! New long hot water bottle- bed....

Though a second person is required for Battleship in my house if you are interested. I am currently a very unwilling participant.

Ooh a bath sounds like a nice idea! I did get some bubble bath for christmas.

Rant away. Christmas is the most overhyped load of crud if you ask me. It's fine if you're in your own home with just people you want to be with, otherwise it can be suffocating. I'm always glad when it's over

Google Christmas Quizzes, hand them out and become the Quiz Master. Don't give them an option to refuse. Bribe them with prizes.

I'd be fed up with them too.

We've all forgotten how to be social for more than 5 mins. There's no hope!

Christmas Day has, for me, always tended to be slightly anticlimatic. The hype and run up is great, then you get to Christmas Day - do the stocking, have Brekkie, start prepping dinner, open presents, eat dinner and then you get to mid to late evening and everyone is 'done' / wants to go off and do their presents or have a nap. The TV is ok but you can take it or leave it. I always have this sense about 6pm/7pm of 'now what?'

The last couple of years we've gone away to friends about then, which has been fab and filled in that gap in the day. But this year they all have other plans.

That said, today has been low pressure and I was kind of expecting the 'downtime moment'.

I think I almost feel like Christmas Day should be full on from beginning to end.

I think in fairness we're all exhausted, certainly mentally.

Enjoy some time to yourself, nice bath, read on bed. It's been a stressful couple of years, I'm grateful to not open my work laptop and do nothing.
I sometimes think big family gatherings, games etc would be good but it's all a bit forced fun for me.
My elderly DP love the lunch and to watch Strictly and that's a lovely day for them. Bit boring yes for you but good excuse to recharge, you could maybe go online, order some treats or book a night away. When I've got nothing (rarely) to do I find myself ordering lots of nice things or making plans.

I get it but I'm so shattered I don't want to do anything! I'm in the bath with new bubble bath myself and it's very nice, so I recommend that.

I'd be annoyed too, that sounds really boring. But that's just what Christmas is like, some years it's nice and some years it's disappointing. I've lowered my expectations over the years, if there isn't a blazing row I'm quite happy!

I'm bored too, OP. I spent ages cooking a lovely meal, which I did enjoy cooking. But once that was eaten, it's just been hours and hours in front of the TV. I don't particularly enjoy watching TV anyway, and I feel lethargic and bored. Cue an irritable row with husband, and now we're in separate rooms, and I'm disappointed by a letdown Christmas.

Bit like that here, it we did play some games. H suggested driving 3hr round trip to the coast for a walk at 8am. FFS how would that work? Nothing open, I’d have to pack a picnic, then come back and cook dinner. Then suggested one in our neighbourhood, the same boring streets we see day in day out for the last decade. Fuck this place is boring. Also last minute Larry with no actual plans. Just chucks out a suggestion and gets moody when we point out why it won’t work

Had a lovely day bit now stuck watching 'it's a Wonderful Life' wondering why everyone raves about it so much. Not feeling it at all

'it's a Wonderful Life' wondering why everyone raves about it so much. Not feeling it at all'

I think it's a load of sentimental guff. No idea why so many people rave about it

Christmas day is destined not to be able to live up to the hype. I like days after Christmas day when it feels like it's ok for everything not to be 'magical and perfect' because that's what the adverts and magazines tell you you should aspire to.

I feel you.

DHs family used to insist that we travelled for hours to be there every Christmas but then would never turn the bastard telly off.
So one year we decided to stay at home and go to friends instead.

I made my family play a game and guess what? They loved it and we had such a laugh. That and the Christmas meal was the highlight of the day and made it special and fun. Don’t take no for an answer.

If they really won’t - then go and have that lovely bath!

Tbh, I don't think people are feeling very Christmassy this year - we're all just going through the motions. I feel physically and mentally exhausted and mostly just want Christmas to be over, even though I've had a better day than I anticipated.

Your family sound a bit dull OP. My parents are staying with us and we've had lots of chatting time, played a few games, pulled crackers, they all went out on a walk whilst I tidied up (DH cooked). A quiet but good day. I agree that treating yourself with some downtime or pampering is a good idea

Progress! I forced a board game and some did actually enjoy it! Only got to play one game though so then I scoffed some cheese and had a bath. Bedtime for me now. I think people are right, the actual christmas day is an anticlimax after all the hyped build up. Happy Christmas everyone

Well done OP!

I'm another who thinks it's all hype!

We had s low key Christmas and it was all a bit dull.

Presents in the morning. Grandparents came for breakfast for an hour or so but they are very full on so was glad they didn't stay more than a couple of hours and then it was just us and the kids (2 & 7). DH proclaimed it too cold to go for a walk so I took the kids out myself followed by a picky Christmas dinner ( fussy children) and that was it! I actually fell asleep tucking youngest into bed and am now sitting alone watching TV.

My childhood Christmases were alway spend with my large family where we'd have dinner then a party and while I may have romanticised somewhat I remember them fondly and wish for that sort of Christmas for my kids