Is Xmas magical anymore?

Tefal · 24 Dec 2013 at 21:30

groen said:
I see grown men where I work get caught up in it big time, getting realy excited etc one guy in postroom must be over 40 and put up one of those chocolate calendars.

I've got a teenage ninja mutant turtle one

fornowagain · 24 Dec 2013 at 21:31

My kids just all went to bed early (for no school) and on their own accord. That only happens one night a year. Little buggers love it. Having kids around makes it kinda special imo. My daughter insisting to put out a drink and a packet of Quavers (don't ask) for Santa.

Tefal · 24 Dec 2013 at 21:33

Lysander said:
If you're going to look at it that way, it's actually the commencement of Winter and the peak strength of the Holly King [look it up].

i thought it was just a "it's gonna be dark cold and food's gonna be scarce for a while , so lets get ****ed and have a feast" thing?

Tefal · 24 Dec 2013 at 21:34

fornowagain said:
My kids just all went to bed early (for no school) and on their own accord. That only happens one night a year. Little buggers love it. Having kids around makes it kinda special imo. My daughter insisting to put out a drink and a packet of Quavers (don't ask) for Santa.

put the clocks back, get yourself a lie in

fornowagain · 24 Dec 2013 at 21:35

Tefal said:
put the clocks back, get yourself a lie in

Lol, great idea.

Tefal · 24 Dec 2013 at 21:36

fornowagain said:
Lol, great idea.

i was embarrassingly old before i realized that it should not be bright bloody sun at 6am on christmas day :mad:

Deleted member 77746 · 24 Dec 2013 at 21:39

Christmas is what you make it. Sometimes it's hard because you don't have someone to share it with for others it's not so hard.

Unicorn · 24 Dec 2013 at 21:39

Xmas for me this year is fun as i have a girlfriend who won't tell me what shes got me! Surprises are fun and make me look forward to stuff

Magical though? Nope.. Not a child its lost its spark

Efour · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:17

Housey said:
As you get older Christmas becomes less and less of an event, especially if you don't have kids.

this 100%

i dont know why there is any other posts in the thread,

You grew up OP

congrats.

Derek W · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:29

Efour said:
You grew up OP congrats.

Steady on now, don't make any bold statements too early!

johnny6 · 24 Dec 2013 at 22:35

Tefal said:
put the clocks back, get yourself a lie in

I wonder if this would work on the wife. She insists on getting up silly early on Christmas Day.

Nate Silvers · 24 Dec 2013 at 23:09

http://www.sustainablycreative.com/things-that-make-christmas-feel-like-christmas/

http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Into-the-Spirit-of-Christmas-when-You-Don't-Feel-It-Any-More

easyrider · 24 Dec 2013 at 23:12

Nate Silvers said:
http://www.sustainablycreative.com/things-that-make-christmas-feel-like-christmas/

http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Into-the-Spirit-of-Christmas-when-You-Don't-Feel-It-Any-More

a lot of effort for so little gain

spudbynight · 24 Dec 2013 at 23:14

I live in Brighton. It has to be the least festive place on earth at Christmas time.

easyrider · 24 Dec 2013 at 23:17

http://www.sustainablycreative.com/things-that-make-christmas-feel-like-christmas/

OMG....

Cliche (how do i put that thingy on my e)

Nate Silvers · 24 Dec 2013 at 23:28

Haha yeah the sincerity of that article is questionable. I detect a pretty cynical tone...

EdwardTeach · 24 Dec 2013 at 23:28

Deffinately not lost its magic, it is still my favourite time of year.

easyrider · 24 Dec 2013 at 23:33

EdwardTeach said:
Deffinately not lost its magic, it is still my favourite time of year.

Summer

Longs days...the background hum of lawn mowers...Girls showing their asses...Dog walks on the beach...camping....drinking ice cold beer...Guitar playing with friends...BBQ's....

your post is BS

skippy2421 · 25 Dec 2013 at 00:02

I've always believed christmas is the time for those with children, new couples due to the romance of it all or those with large close families. When my little brother was younger christmas was slightly fun, when my family all got along it wasn't too shabby either but now I could quite happily work through it.