Am I the only one?

[leoni_v]

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I just have to mention that I DO like Christmas songs, but getting an overdose of anything nice tends to put me off it for a while ... unfortunately a year isn't long enough these days to quite get over my dislike by October when they start bombarding us again. When at home I listen to my own cd's of course - but while travelling I have no choice but to listen to whatever is playing. If they would still play other music interspersed with Christmas songs ... or even, Christmas songs interspersed with other music, I wouldn't come out in a rash

[Dream Lady]

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Hey Leoni!! Maybe that rash is caused by wearing that Santa Suit in South Africa!! lol

I agree...I still like to listen to other songs to during the Holidays...so when I leave the public place and get in my car...The oldies but goodies station comes on!! lol

[leoni_v]

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Hey Leoni!! Maybe that rash is caused by wearing that Santa Suit in South Africa!! lol

I think you're right!

[nlnieu16]

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Who does not like christmas?

1. The whole meaning has gone out of it.

You can twist the meaning for yourself, or add something to it.

For me it's
-First the birth of Christ, the celebration of the light !
-Second a time to reload for the bussy season coming
-Third a time to go for skiing in the Alps and loosing the extra load of the December month.
-Fourth, time to spend with my friends and family (only the people I like) Do not spend time when it is an obligation, you only have to tell them once you have other plans !

2. People are pressured into spending money they have not got.

Not so sour, you are not pressured, can have a good time with out a penny did it for years when I was a student !

3. I usually put on about a stone in weight.

4. We see people once a year and pretend how excited we are to see them.

5. The radio is full of those awful christmas songs.

6. Trying to go shopping is like being in the middle of a riot.

e shopping ?

7. It starts earlier and earlier so people can make as much money as they can out of it.

8.Ohhhhhh theres loads more, sorry for all christmas lovers but it really is the worst part of the year for me.

Bahhhh Humbug

So it's different for all of use, rethink your plan and enjoy !

[Collectors-info]

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1. The whole meaning has gone out of it.
We take the philistine approach. (That’s not spelt Palestine)

2. People are pressured into spending money they have not got.
No their not.

3. I usually put on about a stone in weight.
An anorexic would be over the moon.

4. We see people once a year and pretend how excited we are to see them.
Always up for a visit to the pub.

5. The radio is full of those awful Christmas songs.
Not on planet rock. Try another frequency.

6. Trying to go shopping is like being in the middle of a riot.
You have a computer in front of you.

7. It starts earlier and earlier so people can make as much money as they can out of it.
Why not! That business! Why should that affect any one?

8.Ohhhhhh there’s loads more, sorry for all Christmas lovers but it really is the worst part of the year for me.



Some good points

1. A week of work for many.
2. Cheap hols in January
3. January sales
4. Vodahost sales (Hint) xx

[LadyEye]

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Well I really have to say I believe Paul watched "Grumpy Old Men" the other night .... the sequel "Grumpy Old Ladies" was on last evening. It was a British Show and funny as heck ... and the idea of these shows was all about the battle of christmas ...

It was too too funny ... and the reality of it all came to light right from the shopping, stressed out not being able to get that "hot item" your children had on their wish list, driving madly from store to store because your friends told you there were two left, only to get there and they were all gone, - the office parties where the men were drinking and trying to get cozy with the girls who wore the tight dresses and high heels ***** that were killing them to the party, and all the hustle and bustle and then to try and cook this large turkey in a pan that you only needed once a year ....

it was too funny .... definitely shed a light on the "bah humbug" ....

[karel]

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I am sorry, no amount of 'Enjoy it and be merry posts' will make me enjoy this time of year. I just don't like it and no-one can convince me otherwise. I know very few people close to me who do.

But for all them who do enjoy it and like this time of year, then that's fine, we are all allowed our own individual views and feelings, its what makes the whole world more interesting.

Ho, Ho , Ho, Voda people

[C L]

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You are right! You are allowed your opinion this is for sure.....today is the Dec 9th, so we have 15 more posts to say Happy Holidays to you.....lol


HAPPY HOLIDAYS

[beegud2]

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HAppy Holidys KArel....it's a msot wonderful tiem of the year and how you enjoy it is up to you. SO come on lets all share in the spirit here on the forum...HAPPY HOLIDAYS ALL.

[LadyEye]

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I am sorry, no amount of 'Enjoy it and be merry posts' will make me enjoy this time of year. I just don't like it and no-one can convince me otherwise. I know very few people close to me who do.

But for all them who do enjoy it and like this time of year, then that's fine, we are all allowed our own individual views and feelings, its what makes the whole world more interesting.

Ho, Ho , Ho, Voda people

Hey Paul .... I didn't say I like it, I probably am really just like you, but it's just this "Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do" ... doesn't mean I like it though .... I did enjoy those two shows though, hit the nail right on the head imo ....

[karel]

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Oh Go On Then

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE.

Oh and an extra special one to you Holly, the poster is now out there so thanks once again!!!!!

[C L]

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Santa's Bad Day
The Birth of a Tradition

One particular Christmas season a long time ago, Santa was getting ready for his annual trip, but there were problems everywhere. Four of his elves got sick, and the trainee elves did not produce the toys as fast as the regular ones so Santa was beginning to feel the pressure of being behind schedule.

Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her mom was coming to visit. This stressed Santa even more.

When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two had jumped the fence and were out, heaven knows where. More stress.
Then when he began to load the sleigh one of the boards cracked, and the toy bag fell to the ground and scattered the toys.

So, frustrated, Santa went into the house for a cup of ***** cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered that the elves had hidden the liquor, and there was nothing to drink. In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider pot, and it broke into hundreds of little pieces all over the kitchen floor. He went to get the broom and found that mice had eaten the straw end of the broom. Just then the doorbell rang, and irritable Santa trudged to the door. He opened the door, and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.

The angel said, very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't it a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?"
Thus began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.



Greek: Kala Christouyenna!

[nlnieu16]

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Nice storry CL maybe Karel will like this of Christmas !

[larazovich]

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Here are some things I like about Christmas:
It smells good
The foods are wonderful
Red and green are okay colors
At the very least, people are reminded to consider the idea of giving

[Dream Lady]

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C.L. I LOVE IT! I would think Karel will like that to! It goes with more about how he is feeling about all of this Holiday Stuff!! Now he has something to relate to instead of all of us Merry people! lol