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Post-Holiday Blues

house_cat — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 02:21:22 GMT

Does anyone else feel kind of lost and sad when the holidays are over?

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Mary Bailey — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 02:27:40 GMT

Me! I love the tree lights. They will stay up for a while yet.

It really brightens up the dark mornings and nights

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J Town Girl — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 18:16:09 GMT

I wouldn't exactly call it sad but I do feel a let-down after the tree and all of the christmas lights come down. The house seems so empty for a few days.

It doesn't last long though because it's nice to get everything back to regular order.

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Azcowgirl — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 02:31:56 GMT

I don’t think I feel as “bluesy” as I used to, now that DH is retired. Plus, my house is pretty cheery even when I put the decorations away, and we have mostly sunny days here so that helps too.😎

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Sooner — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 02:37:11 GMT

I love seeing the lights, our neighborhood goes all out, but I'm glad we're getting longer days and looking forward to summer again!!!!!

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hellie jo — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 02:57:42 GMT

@house_cat Yes a little let down. After all the planning,buying presents.cooking and get togethers with family and friends,it is then quiet.The good news is,we get to do it again next year! Now it's time to relax a bit.When the Christmas decorations are gone,I still have beautiful candles and winter decor so it doesn't"t feel so empty Here"s hoping the New Year will be good for everyone! Have a good one.

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Foxxee — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 03:08:55 GMT

Yes! Very much so.

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AuntG — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 03:10:57 GMT

Some neighbors have their outside decorations and inside trees down already. I'll never understand the rush to pack it all away. I do feel a little sad when we take the decorations down. It's the exact opposite of how excited I feel when we put it all up.

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spiderw — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 03:11:22 GMT

Yes, I do feel a little sad and cannot believe how fast the time has gone by. I always am so uplifted when September arrives, love the Fall and the festivities which follow. I will keep the trees up and decorations displayed until the weekend after New Year's Day.

With all that being said, I do try to enjoy each day as it comes and look forward to happy times ahead.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 03:14:16 GMT

I wouldn't describe it as feeling sad but after the holidays, my home feels and looks dull and lifeless. It seems sort of empty without the tree and the decorations and the lights and candles. And I always feel like there is something I should be doing but I don't know what it is. Then....we go on vacation to somewhere hot and sunny and fun in February or March and when we get back, I start thinking about Spring and Summer. However, this year our winter vacation will be in mid April.

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deeva — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 03:41:45 GMT

No, I didn't put up many decorations this year. Our weather is usually great this time of year. I spend a lot of time outside enjoying our mild and sunny winters.

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blackhole99 — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 03:44:08 GMT

I keep my decorations up for quite a while, love the lights. I do miss having my son around 24/7 though and do get sad after he leaves. Of course we will be together again next month to celebrate my husbands birthday and then again in March for my sons birthday. I often wonder how I survived not seeing my son for 6 months when he was working in Europe.

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cindyNC — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 04:08:59 GMT

There is so much drama with some family members that I can't wait for it to be over with. My BF gets very upset with his two (out of state) sons as they never call to thank him for the gifts he has sent to the grandkids.

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cotton4me — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 04:23:55 GMT

No, glad it’s over.

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ECBG — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 04:37:57 GMT

I'm with @hellie jo . I have winter a few winter cottages by David Winter. Until I get all of the decorations put away, I feel like there is a load of bricks on my head! after Christmas.

All I have to do is call and say we'll take the boys for the weekend!

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VanSleepy — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 04:53:02 GMT

No, not sad at all. Glad it's over and can't wait to get the house back to normal.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 04:53:12 GMT

I am happy when it’s all over. I’m ready for everything to get back to normal.

I enjoyed being over my daughter’s house Christmas Day and her Christmas party on Saturday.

One of my favorite things to do is go places where I don’t know people. I met some new friends and reconnected with some of her old friends and neighbors.

I agree about tree lights. I have a fake Fiscus tree with lights on it. Sometimes I turn on the electric fireplace and light the tree in the TV room.

I think lights and sunny days are tops on my list of things I like a lot.😻

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MarkeieMark — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 04:56:22 GMT

It's a yes for me, but can not wait until 2019 is over.

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VegasBusinessWoman — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 05:17:37 GMT

Christmas is different after the kids leave home and if there are no grandkids. I still put up the tree and decorate the house; DH and I still exchange presents on Christmas morning. On New year's Day, though, I take everything down and get ready for the new year. I really LOVE Christmas, but when it's over, we move on.

I start pruning the fruit trees and the roses in January and planting perennials for the upcoming seasons. The daffodils are starting to come up and will be blooming soon. Now I look forward to spring!

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Havarti — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 05:22:14 GMT

No sadness. However, I do enjoy how happy the neighborhood seems with all the colorful lights so when it all goes away there is a temporary emptiness until I adjust to the lack of color & fun all the decorations bring with them each year. I need to remind myself that if they did not go away I would not appreciate and treasure them nearly as much each year. I like to think spring is just around the corner but in reality we have 4 more months of cold, snow & blowing.