Does anyone else feel this way (Christmas)

Shorty2U · ‎03-09-2010

Does anyone else feel this way?

Maybe I am just getting old, but I really cannot wait till Christmas is over. And I feel bad saying that (like the Grinch) because I used to be Mrs Christmas (lol).

Its just hard for me to keep up anymore with my back issues. (I had 6 shots in my back Monday to get rid of the pain). Plus my grandkids are older (18, 16, and 12). I love them with all my heart!!!!.. but its not as exciting as when they were excited about Santa (if you know what i mean?).

DH and I went to a movie today, stopped at market and waited in line 30 minutes for food for Christmas Eve, and stopped at the cemetery to make sure the Christmas wreath was on my parents grave (And I stood there crying)..

We came home, had dinner, did laundry, had to clean (still have to finish before bed).

My kids, grandkids, son in law, and sons girlfriend come tomorrow afternoon to celebrate and I will be cooking Italian food.

Then Christmas we have to drive to the in laws 1& 1/2 hours away. (Id rather stay home and go see another movie. (Its NOT against them, just am not into traveling and mingling).

HOWEVER, I make the best of it all for the others, and will NOT be a grump to anyone but I just cant wait till its over.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all.

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make~ The Beatles

kcladyz · ‎04-30-2012

I hate christmas. I have no family and its kinda lonely but at least I can shop only for myself

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I feel the same way you do. I have never liked Christmas except when I was a child.

All of the hoopla for one day is crazy and out of hand. I feel like I am being held captive to spend money, work my butt off and pretend it is fun.

Christmas is not supposed to be a holiday. It's a holy day.

SydneyH · ‎03-10-2010

Christmas has become my least favorite holiday of all time. I don't even care about being paid double time, I just want it to be over as quickly as possible.

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

Have to admit - I wouldn't miss it if I moved to a country where it wasn't celebrated.

I like the religious part and all, but done in a quiet, thoughtful way, not in the overwrought way that's the norm today. The rest of it I'd forget about in less than a minute.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@kcladyz wrote:
I hate christmas. I have no family and its kinda lonely but at least I can shop only for myself

@kcladyz I understand how you feel. I don't hate Christmas but it's 100% different than it used to be. All my family here has died and my best friend, with whom I spent holidays, moved away several months ago. My sister in PA., is having a rare good time with her kids and grandkids. I have grandkids in Texas (parents divorced) but have never been invited to visit... boy, do they welcome the money I send though. I have no tree, no decorations except for a wreath on the door. No gifts. I do have a new good book I intend to read.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

Evie2004 · ‎09-09-2010

@Shorty2U I totally understand how you feel, we have watched our 3 (younger) granddaughters this week,we are retired, & will have about 18 family here tomorrow for dinner, gift exchange, etc..we are happy to be able to do this, but it is extremely tiring, & we are both looking forward to a quiet & peaceful Christmas Day! I had read posts a few days ago about "passing the torch" but neither of our sons have the space (or desire, I think) to host..so, I guess as long as we are able to do it, we just have to work on simplifying everything, starting next year..Merry Christmas to you & yours!

YorkieonmyPillow · ‎01-13-2013

@Shorty2U wrote:
Does anyone else feel this way?

Maybe I am just getting old, but I really cannot wait till Christmas is over. And I feel bad saying that (like the Grinch) because I used to be Mrs Christmas (lol).

Its just hard for me to keep up anymore with my back issues. (I had 6 shots in my back Monday to get rid of the pain). Plus my grandkids are older (18, 16, and 12). I love them with all my heart!!!!.. but its not as exciting as when they were excited about Santa (if you know what i mean?).

DH and I went to a movie today, stopped at market and waited in line 30 minutes for food for Christmas Eve, and stopped at the cemetery to make sure the Christmas wreath was on my parents grave (And I stood there crying)..

We came home, had dinner, did laundry, had to clean (still have to finish before bed).

My kids, grandkids, son in law, and sons girlfriend come tomorrow afternoon to celebrate and I will be cooking Italian food.

Then Christmas we have to drive to the in laws 1& 1/2 hours away. (Id rather stay home and go see another movie. (Its NOT against them, just am not into traveling and mingling).

HOWEVER, I make the best of it all for the others, and will NOT be a grump to anyone but I just cant wait till its over.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all.

Awww, that makes me sad ~ I wish you could have a nicer day.

sweetee2 · ‎06-21-2015

I don't hate christmas, but I'm kinda getting tired of all the work. It's 9:30pm and I just finished making potato salad cleaning up the house, then tomorrow I have to clean the kitchen, finish wrapping, last minute to the store, make Quiche (6) for Christmas morning , everyone coming tomorrow evening for ham and cheese sandwiches,potatoe salad. Oh, I just remembered I have to make the rolls for the sandwiches, all after I take flowers up to the cemetery in the morning. Thank heavens my family really appreciates it, or I wouldn't get out of bed in the morning.

number one queen · ‎06-13-2011

Yes! Xmas isn't as exciting as it use to be,there are less family,at times there is more a feeling that the gift is somewhat dictated as to what one expects.Gone is the days of finding that right gift for that person, which was also a bargain! This year hubby and I will go to his nephews house for Xmas eve. We then come home to our Tigger kitty and our small top part of our fake tree and the train runs around, open some of our presents from our stockings ,and enjoy each other's company. Xmas day we try different things,this year we will go to a casino and have our own fun! We find we enjoy Xmas together more than with sad to say family. I do enjoy filling his 5 foot stocking up, been years I haven't been able too, but all in all having hubby by me is the best Xmas gift I get every year!