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Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

NikNikSenior Contributor

Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Christmas Christmas everywhere! Between Mariah's 'All I want for Christmas is you' blasting on the radio and being wished a Merry Christmas by the shop assistant you just talked you into spending more money on a Christmas present for a Great Aunt, it's like you can't escape it!

Is it possible for us to ignore Christmas?

This Topic Tuesday we will be discussing whether we can ignore Christmas and or at least make it more bearable.

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Phoenix_RisingSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

I am super sorry to hear of your loss today @Shaz51.

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Hi @NikNik

For me Christmas is a time to enjoy with my own children and now a grand daughter as well. We sit in a circle and open our presents one by one and listen to the carols. And after we eat we play a game eg. pictionary. The past few years have been hard for me without talking to my parents and missing my dad so much. But this year even though I am now speaking to them they still won't come over and it hurts so much. I have to remind myself that I have my own children and grand child now to enjoy the day.

We sometimes get too caught up with the stress and the amount of money spent on presents because 'we have to'. This year we have decided to cut back on presents because of our lack of finances due to me being in hospital a few times and not getting paid. I think we just need to stop and breathe.

Enjoy the day as best as we can 🙂

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greenspaceSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

@CrazyTiger Best wishes for getting through it okay

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Welcome @CrazyTiger

Sadly, you're not alone. Christmas is often particularly tough for those who've had a difficult childhood. I can tell you, your among people here who are in the same boat.

Sometimes it's just getting through the day is the aim. How do you mange to struggle through it @CrazyTiger ?

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CheerBearSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

So sorry to hear @Shaz51 😞

@greenspace an un-christmas with a friend sounds like a really good thing to do for you when the usual is hard. Wishing you best of luck with it.

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Unknown userMember

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

@greenspaceI think it is great that you are doing what you want to do on xmas day, instead of what others want you to do. I hope you have a lovely day.

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BlueBaySenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

My dear friend @Shaz51

I'm so sorry for your loss,

hugs to you my friend xxxooo

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Good on you for reclaiming Christmas @greenspace - it takes a lot of bravery and sometimes simply isn't an option for some.
80s movies sounds so great! Good on you! and what a lucky person your friend is to have you support them through Christmas.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

thankyou @CheerBear, @BlueBay, @Phoenix_Rising

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Is it okay to ignore Christmas? // 19 Dec, 7pm AEDT

Great tips @BlueBay !
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