The celebration of Christmas

[Diggs]

Personally I think that it should be against the law to celebrate 'Christmas' unless you genuinely believe in the Christian version of God, have been 'dipped' in a sink by a vicar and go to church regularly. I don't, haven't been and only go into a church for kid's carol services, weddings etc. Each to their own. I also think it should be illegal to mention or advertise Christmas before 24th December, and that on this date families that qualify should send one member out to purchase a goose/turkey or similar whilst the rest stay indoors roasting chestnuts and listening to carols on Radio 4. Anything else is plain crass. Happy Christmas ya bastards!!!
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[M.C]

I believe its origins are pagan, but yeah it became a commercial and non-religious event a long time ago. I think have it for kids if you must, leave adults out of it.

[The Shaggy D.A.]

I'm just glad of the 4 days off work.
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[Howling Terror]

Wouldn't bother me as like most sane and secure people I don't believe in sky fairies.

Currently not that sane or secure....but you can't have everything.
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[goto10]

It's a winter festival, adopted by Christianity with made-up stories about their particular sky-ghost.

[The Shaggy D.A.]

But if you have to...

https://www.facebook.com/LADbible/videos/4304705806243243/

...perfect!
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[Polarbear]

It goes in cycles for me....

My memories of it as a kid are magical (probably rose tinted over time) but after that it just became a drinking session.

It changed when I had kids of my own and I saw them enjoying it followed by another session of 'couldn't be arsed' when they had grown up.

Now with the grandkids at the age to enjoy it, it's a bit of fun again.

Yes, it's commercialised but what do you expect in todays dysfunctional society where you feel it necessary to put a muslim family in a Christmas advert just because it earns you 'diversity' points.
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[Howling Terror]

A group of us meetup each winter/summer solstice and have a jam session, been doing it for at least 20 years.

This year is the first time in ages that it's not on due to an outbreak of lergy. The usual 'venue' is a detached property so cramming +12 people anywhere else is tricky at short notice.

Twiddlin' me thumbs here.
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[stevo as b4]

I think there's better festivals and vaguely religious based events with more interesting goings on and stuff to do.
As said Christmas for adults is largely a drinking session now, but I feel short changed as I'd rather have a huge Street party type event with friendly neighbours and miles of fold up tables full of tasty well made food.

The festival of light, and Easter/lent, and the Chinese thingy where they set fire to half the city with those flying lantern things sound more interesting.

I've only heard all the stories of events like Coronation day, the silver jubilee and the Spencer/Charles wedding etc. But they sounded much more fun, and as well as everyone cooking up tasty food to feast on, there was a strange concept of neighbours and streets getting on, being friends and having a great time all day&night.

I'd have some of that if it was ever on offer or existed in another world somewhere?

[grr666]

[M.C]

[Beehive Bedlam]

[Beehive Bedlam]

Christmas for me is late March my favourite time of year when the clocks change and it's just coming spring.

[Howling Terror]

^^^I cannae do the custard test on this one so you'll have to trust me.
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[Polarbear]

[grr666]

[Ste]

[Howling Terror]

[chickenstrip]

[oldpink]

I refuse to celebrate Christmas as I don't believe in christ
since my kids were over the age of 18 I stopped buying pressies
I don't send cards
the tree is still in the box in the cupboard but the Mrs will put it up in a day or so

only thing I enjoy about Dec 25th is I get to cook a large family meal
and the Mrs can't moan if I have a few beers in the afternoon

I've not given a present to anyone in over 6 years
I tell people not to buy one for me, I don't shave so don't need smellies, I don't wear Boxers and I wear Boot socks
so that rules out the normal sh*t that I got
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[Kawasaki Jimbo]

It would be a looong winter without the Christmas holiday to break it up though.

[Freddyfruitba...]

[goto10]

[AldridgePrior]

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[angryjonny]