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Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

NikNikSenior Contributor30 Nov 2016, 5:20 pm AEDT

Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Between Mariah Carey's 'All I want for Christmas is you' blarring throughout the shopping centre, and TV ad after TV ad selling the latest coolest best gift to buy for someone EVER, it's hard to escape Christmas.

But maybe it's better for us?

This Topic Tuesday we will be discussing whether we should (or in fact, can) ignore Christmas and ways to manage our wellbeing throughout this time of year.

So join @Former-Member from 7pm AEDT on Tues 13 December.

Three things you can do now

1) Hit the 'Like' button below to receive an email notification on the night

2) Check out our latest blog 'Is it okay to ignore Christmas?'

3) Can't make the session? Leave a question below to be answered on the night.

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greenspaceSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:30 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Good on you for saying it now, @Kate09

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SwearyCynSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:30 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Oh no @Kate09, you're definitely not the only one. Especially at the end of the year when everyone is tired! Vent away, I think we all are 🙂

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SwearyCynSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:32 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

I'd agree with that @Former-Member - there seems to be an unfair balance of responsibilities. Take care of yourself this year xxoo

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Unknown userMember13 Dec 2016, 7:33 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Good on you @YogaBear for doing a stint at Lifeline on Christmas. That's the true spirit of Christmas. I get your concern about supporting people without invalidating their pain. Knowing that others are lonely doesn't really make you any less so yourself. I wonder if it would be appropriate to let people know about the forums? That there'll be a place to hang out with others who aren't surrounded by loved ones and who might understand their situation?

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greenspaceSenior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:36 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

@SwearyCyn maybe your partner could make an effort to make Christmas nicer for you, by not giving you a hard time about it. I don't know if you rotate where you have Christmas - your place, in laws - maybe you could add one option to the rota - No Fuss Christmas, with no extra people, and breakfast in bed is the Xmas meal. Maybe worth suggesting it??
People seem to think it's a reasonable expectation to ask others to celebrate even if it's stressful and not joyful for them. I wish you luck with getting across the idea that they could be really considerate and give you the gift of No Expectations

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Unknown userMember13 Dec 2016, 7:36 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Genious @greenspace - Christmas in a non-Christian country. That's another fantasy to work on for the future 🙂

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YogaBearCasual Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:37 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

I was thinking exactly this...

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Unknown userMember13 Dec 2016, 7:40 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Yes @Former-Member, it's true. Maybe that's why some of us are less joyous about it all - we've been ground down by our 'festive' to-do lists

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Bimby2Senior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:41 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Thank you Suzanne for your frank and open thoughts on the Christmas season - refreshing sentments. Why do we all have to follow like sheep down the same old paths getting ourselves all overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of food,gifts, decorations etc etc. I'm not a scrooge or killjoy but I don't honestly look forward to Christmas as it can be isolating even with other people around. To those who enjoy same here's to good cheer. For me it's a good book and a nice rest to follow. Cheers from Bimby2

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Shaz51Senior Contributor13 Dec 2016, 7:42 pm AEDT

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 13 Dec. 7pm AEDT

Hello @Former-Member xx

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