Anyone else sad that Christmas is over for another year?

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Sept-Dec is possibly my favourite time of year.

I absolutely love Christmas and everything about it. The whole of December feels magical.

My dc are getting older and I think we've possibly had the last year of Santa. We might just get away with one more year.

The absolute joy of the dc opening their presents, I wish I could bottle it.

The years seem to be going faster and faster. I wish I could repeat last week and do it all again. Anyone else?

No definitely not. I'm glad it's just one day a year and I would happily just go away and have Christmas as one day.

Sad …..no way….I am fecking made up it’s over….my tree is down, all decs away….it’s fine til the 25th ….then I’m done .
looking forward to my first holiday of the year in Jan now

Not over here until the 4/5th when decorations will come down ready for new term.

Glad it's done now the DC are young adults. The magic is long gone.
Holidays are the best times of the year. Got two booked for Jan and Feb already.

Same here.

I do love Christmas...and I do love when it's over and we can get on with planning for the new year.

I think Christmas should be every leap year instead of annually. I'm fine with it while Christmas Day itself is in full swing and the family are together. We go out for dinner after opening the presents. That's lovely, and then games in the afternoon. It's over after that though and I relish the peace and quiet.

Sorry OP, we can be a bunch of Grinches sometimes.

Such a relief it’s over. Very expensive and so over rated.

We are definitely still in Christmas mode and enjoying the days until it's back to school.

Sorry to hear that some of you have been unwell or had a difficult Christmas.

I also remember the days of having very young children and along with it large toys and mess. We're mostly past that stage now.

I am looking forward to Spring but I feel a lot of pressure during the Summer months that I just don't feel around Christmas.

Where are you going, perhaps I can get some inspiration.

I'm looking already for holidays.

I think you've got it all wrong. September to November isn't Christmas, it's Autumn, and arguably December up to the 24th is Advent. Christmas itself is 12 days, ending on 6 January. Instead of moaning that it's over, carry on enjoying it for another week, and next year save some of your excitement for actual Christmas. Then all this bit will feel magical too.

Same, gave always found Jan/Feb quite tough.

Yes l am just going to concentrate on the next celebration which is Valentines of course , then Easter ,May Bank holidays and so on . Make the most of birthdays and other days of celebration like St Davids day etc .

No my Christmas has been crap, been in bed since Christmas Eve. I love Christmas but this on can fuck off.

It’s only half way through!

Yep. I love it all!

Have made the most of December this year- have seen friends, had a great Christmas at a family member's and hosted meals. Trips out. Birthdays. Been amazing!

All done on a budget. Local theatre when I'd originally wanted London. Home cooked food. Christmas Dinner for 10 cost £60.

I will take my tree down on the 5th, ready for 12th night. However I am going into the New Year safe in the knowledge that I haven't overspent, and will be putting 1/12 of the cost of next Christmas into a savings account. That helps me to lol forward to next time!

In the words of Ebenezer Scrooge- "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year"!

That's really tough, I remember those days.

It does get easier.

I can definitely understand 😊

People who love Christmas and who say it's still going, we have new year still, hurrah are those that get a good break from work.
I don't. It's just another week for me.
Roll on spring.

I like the fact Jan & Feb are quiet, they are my reset months where I’m healthier, save, hibernate somewhat.

People who love Christmas and who say it's still going, we have new year still, hurrah are those that get a good break from work.

I do now but used to work in retail when younger, still classed it as the Christmas break. DH worked today and is working tmw, he stills sees it as Christmas, we have friend meet ups, events etc still to do.

Still another six days of Christmas left!!

No. I had a terrible one. Controlling mother being mean and DM arguing with DH. Utterly horrid. To such an extent that I normally love leftover turkey, but I can't face it as it reminds me of Christmas day. Which probably sounds overly dramatic!!

I've gone from loving Christmas more than most children to feeling horribly sad about the whole thing.

Sorry for the glum tone.

I want my festive cheer back. It's too sad to think all the sparkle has gone.

Next year, I hope, will be brighter.

I was just thinking last night that I am sad that Christmas is over! Which is most unlike me because normally I wouldn’t say I love Christmas that much. December is often too crazy and chaotic, and then Christmas Day itself isn’t overly exciting. What I do like is having a good break from work obviously, and that most people in our area go away so it is very quiet around here.

Nope

We’re still enjoying Christmas here with a few more days to go yet!! Xmas ends for me 5th Jan

I'm sad that all the lights will come down soon, that's my favourite thing about Christmas. Just love all the sparkles and the smell of the tree.