Are you excited or anxious about the holidays?

[WorkAtHomeGal]

Last year I wasn't excited and this year I am not either. Last year was the first time I couldn't get gifts, and although buying other people gifts isn't what it is all about, it still bothered me... It took me a long time until I did any kind of decorating. I wanted to decorate for Fall but now even that idea is slowly fading from me. I do hope to decorate and at least bake a little and maybe make some homemade cards.

 

[sidney]

I actually have been treating the holidays just like a regular day for like many years now. We aren't really the type that thinks Christmas is a big deal. Preparing food is actually even optional over here. But then again we aren't really a close knit family, so that's no surprise.

 

[Aree Wongwanlee]

Holidays? What holidays? Every day is a holiday for me now. I am far away from my grandchildren. If I were to live near them, then the holidays would have more significance for me. As it is, there are only three of us in the house and we are all adults. A holiday is just anytime that we have the money to go out and enjoy ourselves. We don't have to wait for any specific time of the year to have fun. In fact, we make it a point not to go out during the holidays, to avoid the crowds.

 

[Choochoo]

I'm always anxious around the holidays because I don't like my extended family all that much. I grew up in their home and I was constantly berated and made fun of by them when I was younger and now that I am older they act like nothing happened and that I should even be thankful that I got to stay with them. The problem is that my parents don't realize how much I went through there so they always give me this confused looked whenever I express my distaste for having to meet up with them each year. 

 

[LionTurtle]

The only thing I'm excited about is working and making extra money. Otherwise the holidays are rather stressful, and costly. 

 

[DDNatureLover]

@WorkAtHomeGalI understand what you're saying about not being able to buy gifts. That was always a big part of my holiday experience, because I love giving gifts, whether store bought or homemade/handmade. My family has cut back significantly in gift giving over the years, and I only buy or make a few these days, but when you're used to going all out and suddenly aren't able to, it's a big adjustment. Not being able to do so, though, can help you learn new ways to celebrate, which can be nice.


I love pretty much everything about the holidays, from the Fall decorations used for Thanksgiving, to the festive Christmas lights, the smell of pine trees, etc. I would love to be able to get a small real tree this year, but it's probably out of my budget. I was able to do that a few years ago, and it made a huge difference in how I felt. I don't go shopping much these days, since money is so tight, but I was at Tuesday Morning yesterday, and seeing their small display (because it's early still) of Christmas-related items really got me excited. 

 

[WorkAtHomeGal]

@WorkAtHomeGalI understand what you're saying about not being able to buy gifts. That was always a big part of my holiday experience, because I love giving gifts, whether store bought or homemade/handmade. My family has cut back significantly in gift giving over the years, and I only buy or make a few these days, but when you're used to going all out and suddenly aren't able to, it's a big adjustment. Not being able to do so, though, can help you learn new ways to celebrate, which can be nice.


I love pretty much everything about the holidays, from the Fall decorations used for Thanksgiving, to the festive Christmas lights, the smell of pine trees, etc. I would love to be able to get a small real tree this year, but it's probably out of my budget. I was able to do that a few years ago, and it made a huge difference in how I felt. I don't go shopping much these days, since money is so tight, but I was at Tuesday Morning yesterday, and seeing their small display (because it's early still) of Christmas-related items really got me excited. 

My family is very understand and they all say don't buy me anything and don't worry about us. With the new job though I am hoping to do small gifts or bake or something. Last year I did some baking and that was nice. I do agree though it is nice to find new ways to celebrate, especially ways that do not rely so heavily on presents. My favorite part anyways is enjoying tea and coffee and catching up with everyone and the big meal. I wish I could have a real tree as well but my boyfriend tends to get seasonal allergies so we go with a fake tree. Growing up we always had real so going from real to fake is weird but I make it work. I am still using the tree I bought in 2010 for 9.99 on clearance when I worked at Zellers its a tiny thing but I sit it on a table, 3 feet tree I think but that is enough for us.

 

[clair02]

The closer the holidays the more excited I get about them. I already have my decorations out and they are going up this weekend. 

 

[DDNatureLover]

@WorkAtHomeGalI have a few small trees, as well as what I call a corner tree. It's tallish and skinny, and fits just fine in a little corner. I put it at the edge of my loveseat. I have seen and bought Christmas tree scent, and that can be nice. Maybe that wouldn't aggravate your boyfriend's allergies, or perhaps there's a specific type of tree that he wouldn't be allergic to. I will probably have to replace my corner tree one of these days, but it probably won't happen this year. I used to set up several of the small trees in various parts of the place, but I've cut back on most things, and that's not something I have the energy or need for these days, since it's just me here. I think this will probably be a good Christmas for you, because you'll probably be feeling better with some money coming in, and maybe being out around people at the holidays (at work) will spur you on to enjoy the season. 

 

[Allenafaith]

I'm anxious. My parents split up this year so it's going to be complete chaos. I don't know how things are going to go down but I'm going to pray that it is fine. XD 

 

[kgord]

I I would say neither but I am not really looking forward to them either. It is a bit sad really. iWish I could work up some enthusiasm.