So its close to Christmas

[recluse]

With my parents. No friends so no invites to parties. I brought a packet of christmas cards and realized i don't have anyone to give any too, neither do i have the motivation to write any.

 

[The Lost]

This Christmas will be reminiscent of previous ones, so there's not a lot going on except the extended family making their anual visit, which is awkwardness on overload. Apart from that, I'll be keeping to myself for the most part, except when it comes to making the cakes and other preparations, which I enjoy doing.

 

[Arthur_Dent]

Now that I think of it I'm not in the mood for Christmas. First, I'm not Christian, so I see the whole thing every time more and more as something unrelated to me as for example, Ramadan. I don't enjoy visiting the most of my relatives, besides some strings of DNA I share little with them. And my family doesn't have a tradition of doing something particularly bonding or special, so there's not much to look forward to.

I wouldn't really care for the things above, but knowing that some people will have at least one special moment in the year with the people they love, makes me think of what I'm missing and is a bit depressing.

 

[Moa]

Now that I think of it I'm not in the mood for Christmas. First, I'm not Christian, so I see the whole thing every time more and more as something unrelated to me as for example, Ramadan. I don't enjoy visiting the most of my relatives, besides some strings of DNA I share little with them. And my family doesn't have a tradition of doing something particularly bonding or special, so there's not much to look forward to.

I wouldn't really care for the things above, but knowing that some people will have at least one special moment in the year with the people they love, makes me think of what I'm missing and is a bit depressing.

I was just about to mention the same thing, I'm not Christian either. I celebrate the Solstice instead, since it marks the beginning of longer days again. Last year we made a toast at the official Solstice time, which was 6:38pm. This year Solstice is 12:30am, hopefully I'll be able to stay up that late.

I'm sad too that my family has basically fallen apart. I'll be spending Christmas with my boyfriend's family, and I'm dreading it. They are strongly Christian so I guess it means something to them, but holiday aside I never feel like I fit in with them. They are so different from me in just about every way I can think of.

 

[1BlackSheep]

Ooops - I missed this thread and just posted a similar one!

I think I'm one who likes the idea of Christmas celebrations - getting together with friends, baking cookies, decorating, etc - but I don't have many close friends and have no energy to do all the other stuff! I envy those who do really enjoy the holiday season.

LOL'd at this because I feel the same way!

I don't enjoy visiting the most of my relatives, besides some strings of DNA I share little with them.

 

[MikeyC]

I'll be spending it with my family. My nan is supposed to be here, too, but she was admitted to hospital yesterday so I doubt she'll be around for Christmas this year.

Overall, very boring. I have to work on Christmas Day, anyway, so I won't get to see all of the festivities...not that there'll be much, anyway.