Christmas presents hysteria
@sofiiiicatmo (7)
December 5, 2022 11:54am CST
As Christmas is just around the corner I've been noticing people already starting the presents buying race. Personally, buying Christmas presents has been something I was looking forward to for Christmas, something relaxing to do and my favourite part of Christmas, but this year I feel no joy in even thinking about it.
I feel like the older we get it becomes more like a chore, and I am just a little bit sad that I've reached this stage of adulthood.
What's your favourite part of Christmas?
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
7 Dec 22
@sofiiiicatmo I was quite near, though. I hope you don't live in the part of your country where the fights are.
@pumpkinjam (8537)
• United Kingdom
11 Dec 22
I think I've got more excited about Christmas as I've got older! I don't find Christmas shopping (or any other shopping, for that matter) relaxing in any way. However, I do enjoy choosing or making thoughtful gifts. I don't see it as a chore for the most part. There are a couple of people for whom I find I don't enjoy Christmas shopping - they'd be the ungrateful ones, the ones who won't like whatever you get them no matter what it is. Thankfully, we don't have many of those that we buy for!
I think, perhaps, that having had some really horrible Christmases has made me want to put the effort into it. I realise it would have the opposite effect on some.
My favourite part of Christmas is being at home with my family. I'd love to have all the family here but that wouldn't be practical. I enjoy my one day a year where I don't feel obliged to go anywhere or do anything. I can watch my husband and sons open their gifts (the youngest is 17 but he and his big brother will still humour me saying they believe in Santa 
). I love being able to spend time in the kitchen preparing dinner (I enjoy cooking, and it's nice to do a dinner that's not rushed). I like sitting around the table to have dinner - we so often sit in front of the TV, which I really don't like. But that's been because I've had to use the dining table for work. Christmas Day, the table is cleared and we sit there for dinner no matter what.
I also love the facetime/phone calls we have with our daughters and granddaughters. I suppose I'm saying that the whole family getting together (even if it can only be online/by phone for some) is my favourite thing.
). I love being able to spend time in the kitchen preparing dinner (I enjoy cooking, and it's nice to do a dinner that's not rushed). I like sitting around the table to have dinner - we so often sit in front of the TV, which I really don't like. But that's been because I've had to use the dining table for work. Christmas Day, the table is cleared and we sit there for dinner no matter what.
I also love the facetime/phone calls we have with our daughters and granddaughters. I suppose I'm saying that the whole family getting together (even if it can only be online/by phone for some) is my favourite thing.
@kaylachan (57596)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Dec 22
Seeing all the lights and decorations people put up every year, or the result of the hard work my husband and I put in for our own decor.
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@kobesbuddy (74528)
• East Tawas, Michigan
5 Dec 22
I have lost the joy of shopping and going around trying to decide, what to give others. Christmas is too commercialized, my heart is broken for those who don't know the true meaning of Christmas. It's the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah and our saving grace in this world:) My favorite time, spending time with my daughter and our family of grandkids!
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
6 Dec 22
Nobody forces you to buy presents only a short time before Christmas. You can buy things you see during the year and of which you think that they might make good presents and put them in a box until you need them.
You might even get many things for a lower price a long time before Christmas.
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@kobesbuddy (74528)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Dec 22
@MALUSE My sister-in-law always had her Christmas shopping finished, by July! lol
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
6 Dec 22
@kobesbuddy An intelligent woman. Give her my kind regards!
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@RebeccasFarm (86732)
• United States
6 Dec 22
It is a very tough year for many of us. The money just is not there.
My favorite part of Christmas is just living and being near my son.
I pray that your Christmas is bright.
@Brandford (49)
• Nairobi, Kenya
7 Dec 22
Earlier the better, prepare well and don't forget the less fortunate.
