Christmas past

[Alwaysworriedwoman]

Whenever I think of Christmas as a kid (any age before 20 really) it makes me so sad.
My parents are still around (albeit with health issues) so it's not like I'm grieving for them but when I think back at all the lovely Christmas days I've had as a kid it makes me cry.
They were always great, I can't fault them. Tons of presents, lots of really nice food, was never cold etc If anything I might have been a bit spoilt!
So my question is why does it make me so tearfull? 🤔 is it because Christmas was like the pinnacle of my childhood? Is it because I don't do Christmas like my mum and dad did? Am I just a bit too nostalgic? Is it just another facet of depression?

Please be kind mumsnetters, already delicate. Thanks

I think it’s just melancholy and feeling so loved and special.
This is why it’s so important for our children to feel safe and loved and secure.

My childhood memories of Xmas are utter shit. As an adult I have as little to do with Xmas as possible.

Maybe be grateful for your lovely xmases?

Not that I'm not grateful.

Nostalgia is a very strong emotion

Yeah, same here. Christmas was always magical when I was a kid. I get tearful, but because I lost my dad. Still have my mum and we all get on with her partner, but there's always something missing now my dad isn't here anymore.

It was more special back then

We have too much as standard these days, nothings really special anymore

Crisps,coke,chocolates.... these were a RARE treat back then but are very 'everyday' nowadays