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re: What is yalls mood as you move into the holidays?

Posted on 11/9/23 at 5:34 pm to
Posted by LRB1967
Tennessee
Member since Dec 2020
15717 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 5:34 pm to
I am over the holidays. My family is going to just hang out and relax. No gifts, no decorations. We will work puzzles, play games, watch football. The most important thing is to enjoy the time together while my 80 year old parents are still with us.
Posted by Roll Tide Ravens
Birmingham, AL
Member since Nov 2015
42655 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 5:35 pm to
I love the Holidays, but unfortunately there is a family issue developing this year, which does not directly involve me, but will be a complete drag on the family during the Holidays.

So, not really looking forward to them this year, and kind of ready for spring and longer days.
This post was edited on 11/9/23 at 5:36 pm
Posted by mattz1122
Member since Oct 2007
52835 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 5:36 pm to
Keep Christ in Christmas
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58200 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 5:37 pm to
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Thanksgiving is the worst, the food sucks


Posted by Undertow
Member since Sep 2016
7323 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 5:42 pm to
Great…just great.
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
One State Solution
Member since May 2012
55730 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 5:42 pm to
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No gifts, no decorations
sad. Do better
Posted by BluegrassBelle
RIP Hefty Lefty - 1981-2019
Member since Nov 2010
99112 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 5:51 pm to
I love the holidays themselves. I like to decorate for Christmas and watch Christmas movies. I enjoying cooking for Thanksgiving and spending time with my Grandmother in particular who is 86. While one side of the family will celebrate Thanksgiving the Saturday after, I’ll get to cook for another part on Thanksgiving and I’m excited for that.

Unfortunately, my Grandfather, Brother, and Mom all passed between the week before Thanksgiving through the middle of December. And there’s a constant reminder of those losses for me in their absence. And this year just feels worse due to family things going on.

My Dad is also a terrible person who goes out of his way to try to make this time of year difficult and it has escalated in the three years since my Mom passed. I can’t go full no-contact because he is still invited to family events. But it drives my anxiety through the roof to deal with him and makes it just so uncomfortable.
This post was edited on 11/9/23 at 5:53 pm
Posted by kimmieb
Member since Aug 2007
80 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 5:56 pm to
I have mixed feelings now about the holidays. Both my parents died in the last few years - during COVID (not from COVID) and my brothers and I are trying to establish new traditions. And my MIL passed away this year too. So, it's been a little challenging. It was always so chaotic and we complained non-stop about it when they were here because they were divorced so we always had a lot going on going everywhere. But, to be honest I miss the heck out of my crazy Mom who actually attempted to ruin every holiday but, she was also a lot of fun. I realize now that your parents are the glue that brings family all together. I'm trying to be optimistic that we will figure it out but, it doesn't feel the same for sure. I love Christmas, I really do. Getting in the spirit has been tougher for sure. For those of you that still have your parents and they might drive you crazy, remember that they someday they won't be there. Not trying to be a bummer...
Posted by mx886
Texas
Member since Jan 2023
83 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 6:03 pm to
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Always somber.


Since 1974
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
53069 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 6:05 pm to
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Who is giving you the "day off"?

Us millenials all work for some giant corporation and live like peasants these days

quote:

why on the holidays is it only a day where you have to hang out with people you don't know.?

Because everybody gets divorced these days and brings their weird poorly adjusted step relations
Posted by Odysseus32
Member since Dec 2009
7325 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 6:12 pm to
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This post was edited on 3/13/24 at 12:02 pm
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
58200 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 6:37 pm to
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My Dad is also a terrible person who goes out of his way to try to make this time of year difficult and it has escalated in the three years since my Mom passed. I can’t go full no-contact because he is still invited to family events. But it drives my anxiety through the roof to deal with him and makes it just so uncomfortable.


I’m sorry that you have to deal with this. It sucks having a family member like this
Posted by TheWalrus
Member since Dec 2012
40602 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 6:43 pm to
This is usually the most depressing time of year for me
Posted by MBclass83
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
9365 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 7:25 pm to
Pretty good because I have decided to visit my children for the holidays instead of my parents and siblings.
Posted by kingbob
Sorrento, LA
Member since Nov 2010
67139 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 7:27 pm to
These holidays make me sad, now. I loved celebrating them when I was a kid, and even more so when I was dating/married to my ex-wife. The holidays are really lonely now. This will probably be the worst run of holidays for me since Covid, when my family wouldn’t even allow me to attend.
This post was edited on 11/9/23 at 7:29 pm
Posted by bulldog95
North Louisiana
Member since Jan 2011
20726 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 7:27 pm to
Holidays can kiss my arse - signed retail
Posted by NPComb
Member since Jan 2019
27391 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 7:28 pm to
Behind on a couple of personal projects. Having to rely on others sucks balls.
Posted by Havoc
Member since Nov 2015
28478 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 7:30 pm to
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I find myself getting irrationally pissed off with this bullshite trend of people putting up Christmas decos already. Those people are fricking losers. Just enjoy the moment. The shite goes by way too fast. I have no clue why people want to speed up time. Lack of perspective I guess....

Hate it too but for me it’s because I love Christmas and starting way too early would make it get old quick. By the time Christmas comes its like “no big deal, been looking at this shite for 2 months now.”
Posted by Jorts R Us
Member since Aug 2013
14831 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 7:32 pm to
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am a millenial and work for one of of the biggest firms in the world. I get an entire week off for Christmas.


Big 4? And how much do you pay for it after the holidays?
Posted by Upshift Downshift
Red Stick
Member since Feb 2022
363 posts
Posted on 11/9/23 at 7:47 pm to
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Christmas decos


I find myself getting irrationally angry after reading shite like this.
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