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Ron 10-14-2008 03:06 PM
Christmas Plans
 
I know not all celebrate Christmas (apologies to Rico) & even recognize the season.
We do, we give gifts to our kids & have a few lights up (we don't run around screaming and bow down to it either) & a few decorations as well.

With the economic situation being as it is, are your plans changing, staying the same, or just forgoing Christmas altogether?

Pressing-On 10-14-2008 03:12 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Nothing is changing for us. I have a whole lot more decorations than I did last year. Found some gorgeous stuff on clearance last year.


Sorry, Rico. I do bow before my tree because it takes so long to string 1,000 lights, fill the tree with all sorts of goodies and when I'm done, I'm just happy and I bow. :ursofunny

Ron 10-14-2008 03:33 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pressing-On (Post 609461)
Nothing is changing for us. I have a whole lot more decorations than I did last year. Found some gorgeous stuff on clearance last year.


Sorry, Rico. I do bow before my tree because it takes so long to string 1,000 lights, fill the tree with all sorts of goodies and when I'm done, I'm just happy and I bow. :ursofunny
I can see that at your age!:aaa

Truthseeker 10-14-2008 03:35 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Aaarrrghhhhh!!!

Pressing-On 10-14-2008 03:36 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron (Post 609483)
I can see that at your age!:aaa
:tricycle

Ron 10-14-2008 03:47 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
An old song by Jorge Jorgeson from 1947!
Sounds like our Christmas when we were a kid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8SqY...eature=related

scotty 10-14-2008 03:52 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron (Post 609483)
I can see that at your age!:aaa

:ursofunny :ursofunny :ursofunny


It will be Christmas as usual here at the Scott household. Me and wifey give each other a hard time and give the daughter a months pay in presents. Then spend the next 3 months trying to catch back up.

Ron 10-14-2008 03:52 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Another one, "Yingle Bells!"
These bring back memories!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVmu7...eature=related

Pressing-On 10-14-2008 04:21 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by scotty (Post 609499)
:ursofunny :ursofunny :ursofunny


It will be Christmas as usual here at the Scott household. Me and wifey give each other a hard time and give the daughter a months pay in presents. Then spend the next 3 months trying to catch back up.
Wut are you laughing about?!!!! :thwak

RandyWayne 10-14-2008 04:55 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
It will be our first Christmas in Arizona, so we plan on decorating a few of our Mesquite trees in the backyard, and mailing Christmas card postcards with it on them.

Steve Epley 10-14-2008 05:21 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
For the first time in a long time I will not be with family during Xmas I am teaching the day services of a meeting in South Texas during Xmas.

rgcraig 10-14-2008 05:36 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
The economy has nothing to do with us setting aside one day in a year to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Will the normal amount of money be spent on gifts for the family - probably not.

Truthseeker 10-14-2008 06:24 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Epley (Post 609544)
For the first time in a long time I will not be with family during Xmas I am teaching the day services of a meeting in South Texas during Xmas.
When did cons start celebrating xmass?

Cindy 10-14-2008 08:05 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
We will be celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas with kids and grandkids on Dec.14th. That is the only thing that will be different. I love to decorate for Christmas. Will be shopping soon.

Sweet Pea 10-14-2008 09:54 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 609558)
The economy has nothing to do with us setting aside one day in a year to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Will the normal amount of money be spent on gifts for the family - probably not.
How right you are! Celebrating with friends and family -

Ron 12-11-2008 10:51 AM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
:bump

For any changes or updates!:christmoose

Innocuous 12-11-2008 01:30 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Driving 12 hours to be with my spouse's family. I'm not very excited about that or the long drive. The only bright spot is we're stopping at a couple places along the way to visit with long-time friends we rarely see.

Still, I wish we would just stay home.

rgcraig 12-11-2008 03:38 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Christmas will be different for me this year.

It will be the first time that I will not be with family ON CHRISTMAS - - - waaaaahhhaaa!

When my kids got married we decided to do the every other year thing just to make it easier for everyone. I had them for Thanksgiving this year so they will be with their in-laws for Christmas.

I was going to my dad's for Christmas, but found out last week they are going to his wife's daughter's in Houston.

I have a few options - just not sure what I will be doing though. Trying to be a big girl about it, but.....................

RandyWayne 12-11-2008 04:38 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 654903)
Christmas will be different for me this year.

It will be the first time that I will not be with family ON CHRISTMAS - - - waaaaahhhaaa!

When my kids got married we decided to do the every other year thing just to make it easier for everyone. I had them for Thanksgiving this year so they will be with their in-law for Christmas.

I was going to my dad's for Christmas, but found out last week they are going to his wife's daughter's in Houston.

I have a few options - just not sure what I will be doing though. Trying to be a big girl about it, but.....................
You can come visit us.... We're spending our very first Christmas alone this year (and actually looking forward to it). :)

Hoovie 12-11-2008 04:42 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Mennonite Christmas on the 21st (first day of winter BTW!) then to St Louis for the Pentecostal Christmas. :)


OH!! Does anyone want to meet at Starbucks??? ;)

nahkoe 12-11-2008 04:50 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Not working.

No real plans. We'll probably do family stuff just cuz we'll all be home at the same time for 36 hours straight.

ReformedDave 12-11-2008 05:49 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
I'll be working.....and partaking in a heck of a potluck!!!!

dizzyde 12-11-2008 07:00 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 654903)
Christmas will be different for me this year.

It will be the first time that I will not be with family ON CHRISTMAS - - - waaaaahhhaaa!

When my kids got married we decided to do the every other year thing just to make it easier for everyone. I had them for Thanksgiving this year so they will be with their in-laws for Christmas.

I was going to my dad's for Christmas, but found out last week they are going to his wife's daughter's in Houston.

I have a few options - just not sure what I will be doing though. Trying to be a big girl about it, but.....................

This makes me sad Renda, I feel for you. It is different when you are single and your kids are grown, there are definitely times when you feel like you don't have a spot. I know when my daughter gets married it will become more complicated. But I am sure that you have great friends in the area who will fill in the gap!! :friend

rgcraig 12-11-2008 07:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dizzyde (Post 655143)
This makes me sad Renda, I feel for you. It is different when you are single and your kids are grown, there are definitely times when you feel like you don't have a spot. I know when my daughter gets married it will become more complicated. But I am sure that you have great friends in the area who will fill in the gap!! :friend
Don't be sad......I'll figure it out -- just a new phase I'm dealing with.

dizzyde 12-11-2008 07:04 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 655146)
Don't be sad......I'll figure it out -- just a new phase I'm dealing with.
I understand. :santathumb

Scott Hutchinson 12-11-2008 07:04 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
I'm going to my mother's house Christmas day but I can't stay overnight as I have to work the next day.

rgcraig 12-11-2008 07:06 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson (Post 655149)
I'm going to my mother's house Christmas day but I can't stay overnight as I have to work the next day.
Hopefully, not in the return dept.

Scott Hutchinson 12-11-2008 07:34 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 655151)
Hopefully, not in the return dept.
No I work in the warehouse,but I really work everywhere in the store.
I'm working Christmas eve too.

Sept5SavedTeen 12-11-2008 07:40 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Here's my question to folks that celebrate and buy xmas gifts... Why don't you just stop giving gifts on xmas, and then on the 26th, 27th or sometime before January 1st, take advantage of most stuff being half off, and then give those gifts on January 1st as "New Years Gifts"? I convinced my Methodist aunt to do it, and she thought it was one of the few good ideas I've ever had :lol... I know, I know, I'm just a cheap, penny-pinching Jew...

-Bro. Alex

StMark 12-11-2008 07:41 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
We've not decided. It will be los Angeles or stay home - one of those 2

rgcraig 12-11-2008 07:41 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sept5SavedTeen (Post 655222)
Here's my question to folks that celebrate and buy xmas gifts... Why don't you just stop giving gifts on xmas, and then on the 26th, 27th or sometime before January 1st, take advantage of most stuff being half off, and then give those gifts on January 1st as "New Years Gifts"? I convinced my Methodist aunt to do it, and she thought it was one of the few good ideas I've ever had :lol... I know, I know, I'm just a cheap, penny-pinching Jew...

-Bro. Alex
Then we would be celebrating the pagan New Year. Just can't win, so why not make it about giving gifts like the Wise Men did? :gift

Scott Hutchinson 12-11-2008 07:44 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
I do give gifts and I realize Jesus was not born on DEC.25 and I do know about the origins of Christmas.

nahkoe 12-11-2008 07:54 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 655227)
Then we would be celebrating the pagan New Year. Just can't win, so why not make it about giving gifts like the Wise Men did? :gift
New Year's is pagan?

I'm serious..I've never looked at the origins of New Year's eve..but I know I never came across it in my studies either, nor did I observe it as a witch. My new year was Samhain. (and yes, this really does mean that my entire year cycle was out of sync..and it's still messed up...lol)

Ron 12-11-2008 08:03 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 654903)
Christmas will be different for me this year.

It will be the first time that I will not be with family ON CHRISTMAS - - - waaaaahhhaaa!

When my kids got married we decided to do the every other year thing just to make it easier for everyone. I had them for Thanksgiving this year so they will be with their in-laws for Christmas.

I was going to my dad's for Christmas, but found out last week they are going to his wife's daughter's in Houston.

I have a few options - just not sure what I will be doing though. Trying to be a big girl about it, but.....................
Renda, I am sorry to hear this.
Vancouver is far but you could join us for Christmas!:santathumb

However being around our kids will probably make you bonkers!:christmoose

I still remember the pics you posted last year or the year before & how your kids looked like little kids on Christmas Day!:santathumb

Sept5SavedTeen 12-11-2008 08:04 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nahkoe (Post 655262)
New Year's is pagan?

I'm serious..I've never looked at the origins of New Year's eve..but I know I never came across it in my studies either, nor did I observe it as a witch. My new year was Samhain. (and yes, this really does mean that my entire year cycle was out of sync..and it's still messed up...lol)
Wow, how interesting, do you celebrate xmas now? When was Samhain?

-Bro. Alex

rgcraig 12-11-2008 08:07 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron (Post 655281)
Renda, I am sorry to hear this.
Vancouver is far but you could join us for Christmas!:santathumb

However being around our kids will probably make you bonkers!:christmoose

I still remember the pics you posted last year or the year before & how your kids looked like little kids on Christmas Day!:santathumb
lol.....yes, we all love Christmas time! I love it!

We'll have that time on the 20th!!

I'm looking at it as an opportunity - - just need to decide what direction to go. I know one thing for sure - I won't spend it alone.

Ron 12-11-2008 08:08 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rgcraig (Post 655287)
lol.....yes, we all love Christmas time! I love it!

We'll have that time on the 20th!!

I'm looking at it as an opportunity - - just need to decide what direction to go. I know one thing for sure - I won't spend it alone.
I'm glad to hear that!:santathumb

nahkoe 12-11-2008 08:09 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sept5SavedTeen (Post 655284)
Wow, how interesting, do you celebrate xmas now? When was Samhain?

-Bro. Alex
No, I don't celebrate Christmas now.

I celebrated Yule, and the Americanized Christmas when I was a witch.

Samhain is Halloween. And I don't celebrate that anymore either. :tease

Esther 12-11-2008 08:09 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
Plan to go to Shreveport as my brother will be home for Christmas this year and his birthday on New Years day. Usually, he has to work.

Dropped my digital camera and broke it so I am thinking I know what my Christmas present will be this year.

Scott Hutchinson 12-11-2008 08:24 PM
Re: Christmas Plans
 
You just had to ask didn't you ?
http://www.wilstar.com/holidays/newyear.htm


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