I do understand what you mean about the commercialism and all the disingenuous crap that goes on for the entire month. It's overboard and a disgusting display of consumerism. I like to keep the holiday to what it means to me personally, and spend time with family and enjoy the spirit. I'm not killing myself to try to spend $5000 on crap and scrounging to find the 'perfect' gift.
hey, pizza, the Ramones, and beer is sounding pretty good.
i have no christmas tree but i have a smily face and a bachelor pad w/ a corner of it holding my gifts to some children. that's it. simple pimple.
days before christmas i am sneaking into brother's home whilst children and papa bear sleep away a cold winter's night while, i, uncle dickwick, place gifts under a decorated christmas tree. yes the christmas tree is artificial and stuff. i will then sneak away as quickly & quietly as i arrived.
i will then go back home to my christmas treeless one bedroom apartment where i will stroke my ace awhile only after smoking a bong filled w/ some very fine christmas-green-blend homegrown by one of our fine local farmers named northernlights x maui waui. wait.... that aint the fucker's name. or is it? :lolno:
all in all, in our family we all enjoy christmas or at least try too; food, family, and friends. the gift giving is mostly done for the kids.
also in our family we learn about hard work from when we are young. my brother's kids all have jobs.
they are 8 or 9, 10, and 17 years of age. they all work at doing something outside the home. they are not spoiled kids. i love giving them stuff. same as my brother ryan's kids. except ryan is not with us anymore and their mother is a dingbat.
I sent out my Christmas cards today, and I feel like I included a smile in each one. I LOVE Christmas! Joy! Joy! Joy!
My favorite day is the Winter Solstice, so this week rocks for me Reflection and brilliance; its awesome!
OP, I have no clue how you feel . . . but that's ok, it's the holidays/end of year. Time for me to wrap things up, celebrate the good, let go of the bad, and move on.
There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
I sent out my Christmas cards today, and I feel like I included a smile in each one. I LOVE Christmas! Joy! Joy! Joy!
My favorite day is the Winter Solstice, so this week rocks for me Reflection and brilliance; its awesome!
OP, I have no clue how you feel . . . but that's ok, it's the holidays/end of year. Time for me to wrap things up, celebrate the good, let go of the bad, and move on.
I sent out my Christmas cards today, and I feel like I included a smile in each one. I LOVE Christmas! Joy! Joy! Joy!
My favorite day is the Winter Solstice, so this week rocks for me Reflection and brilliance; its awesome!
OP, I have no clue how you feel . . . but that's ok, it's the holidays/end of year. Time for me to wrap things up, celebrate the good, let go of the bad, and move on.
holy shit.... i am so fucking late. i gotta go.....bye
thank you for reminding meas i run out the door dropping cards and shit everywhere
I sent out my Christmas cards today, and I feel like I included a smile in each one. I LOVE Christmas! Joy! Joy! Joy!
My favorite day is the Winter Solstice, so this week rocks for me Reflection and brilliance; its awesome!
OP, I have no clue how you feel . . . but that's ok, it's the holidays/end of year. Time for me to wrap things up, celebrate the good, let go of the bad, and move on.
i have no christmas tree but i have a smily face and a bachelor pad w/ a corner of it holding my gifts to some children. that's it. simple pimple.
days before christmas i am sneaking into brother's home whilst children and papa bear sleep away a cold winter's night while, i, uncle dickwick, place gifts under a decorated christmas tree. yes the christmas tree is artificial and stuff. i will then sneak away as quickly & quietly as i arrived.
i will then go back home to my christmas treeless one bedroom apartment where i will stroke my ace awhile only after smoking a bong filled w/ some very fine christmas-green-blend homegrown by one of our fine local farmers named northernlights x maui waui. wait.... that aint the fucker's name. or is it? :lolno:
all in all, in our family we all enjoy christmas or at least try too; food, family, and friends. the gift giving is mostly done for the kids.
also in our family we learn about hard work from when we are young. my brother's kids all have jobs.
they are 8 or 9, 10, and 17 years of age. they all work at doing something outside the home. they are not spoiled kids. i love giving them stuff. same as my brother ryan's kids. except ryan is not with us anymore and their mother is a dingbat.
My favorite day is the Winter Solstice, so this week rocks for me Reflection and brilliance; its awesome!
YES!!
I celebrate Solstice wholeheartedly. That, I do think is absolutely awesome. I worship nature and the earth. But I still don't care much for celebrating Christmas.
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With no lights or decorations up my utility bill for last month was $89.00 and it should be even lower for this month. We're aiming for under $70.00 that would our record for December.
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
With no lights or decorations up my utility bill for last month was $89.00 and it should be even lower for this month. We're aiming for under $70.00 that would our record for December.
My favorite day is the Winter Solstice, so this week rocks for me Reflection and brilliance; its awesome!
YES!!
I celebrate Solstice wholeheartedly. That, I do think is absolutely awesome. I worship nature and the earth. But I still don't care much for celebrating Christmas.
We've always celebrated Yule (Winter Solstice). Holly and Ivy plentiful as is the mistletoe. Unfortunately, we live in a 'smoke free zone' so no yule log to be lit, but candles a plenty!
Sadly, can't get to Stonehenge but one day I will!
I celebrate Solstice wholeheartedly. That, I do think is absolutely awesome. I worship nature and the earth. But I still don't care much for celebrating Christmas.
We've always celebrated Yule (Winter Solstice). Holly and Ivy plentiful as is the mistletoe. Unfortunately, we live in a 'smoke free zone' so no yule log to be lit, but candles a plenty!
Sadly, can't get to Stonehenge but one day I will!
I want to get to Stonehenge one day too, for summer solstice. It's definitely on my list!
I just wanted to say HI to all of you "I hate Christmas" people....
Now go over to your mothers house, and help bake some cookies......
My mother doesn't bake the cookies. I do, because I like to eat. In fact, I developed severe carpal tunnel from making peanut butter balls last year because I only have full functionality in one hand. Even though these cookies are my family's favorite, I announced that unless I get help, they won't get made. We'll see if that happens.
I basically checked out on the commercial aspect of it years ago. If people want to get me gifts, I tell them to give to charity.
I focus on the religious aspects of it instead.
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This sums it all up. You decide what Christmas is about, not Macys or Wal-Mart.
And if people want to go deep into debt from buying gifts they cannot afford to give... of if people do not celebrate at all... that is their gig.
Have a Merry Christmas, dude.
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Hail, Hail!!!
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I just wanted to say HI to all of you "I hate Christmas" people....
Now go over to your mothers house, and help bake some cookies......
Didn't bake any but bought a bunch and were eating a ton of them before sugar ants get to them.
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
I just wanted to say HI to all of you "I hate Christmas" people....
Now go over to your mothers house, and help bake some cookies......
This made me laugh then smile ....
Christmas, for me, is all about my Mother.
The wonderful memories, the years of traditions...
she made Christmas wonderful!
I can still see her kneeling under the Christmas tree with her lovely lace poinsettia apron
helping my sisters and I with our gifts.
I have carried on the traditions to my children and after I am long gone
they will continue with theirs. All about family
I know Christmas isn't suppose to be about "stuff" but it sure can make the holiday spirit shine.
It's just a time when you get to give something to someone and it's a symbol of what they mean to you. Also, it is a great time to have a discussion with a child about giving to charity, etc. You should do it year round, but the "stuff" at Christmas time certainly provides a great visual that young kids can understand. My wife, myself and our 4 year old little girl went shopping the other day for a 3 year old little girl (from a gift tree). She had all the same likes as my daughter so it was great fun for us all to pick out the gifts. We all could understand what the little girl's face would look like when she opened her presents on christmas morning. My wife and I could also know what the little girl's mom/dad/guardian's face would look like and how they would feel knowing that their child was able to have a wonderful christmas morning. It's a win-win. And it's that magic, even if it is 1 time a year for some people, that can help restore faith and hope.
About 1-2 weeks after our shopping for the little girl, my daughter brought up the subject of some of her old toys. She mentioned that she would like to give away some specific toys of hers to that little girl that "didn't have much" and that she thought she would like. We talked about it and agreed that we would give the toys away to Goodwill or somewhere else where more people could use them. We've done this all the time, but this was the first time my daughter brought up the topic herself. She usually talks about giving her toys away to some younger friends or family members.
So, while I understand people that do not like the commercialization of christmas, I gotta say it certainly can help give a specific visual to kids and parents alike and help create a culture of giving back if you want it to. I'm really looking forward to this christmas. Seeing my daughter's face as she opens her gifts. See her face as she gives the gifts that she picked out for her mom and the ones she made. Doesn't get any better than that.
Merry Christmas.
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Good Morning to the "I hate Christmas"!!!!!!! People
Now go get your children together....
And spend the morning making a Gingerbread House.....
I don't hate Christmas at all just haven't had much interest these last few years or my interest has just waned as my children have gotten older. We've built an entire town in the past of gingerbread...each child was given a part of town to build then after the holidays we let our dog Snoopy have at it.
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
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pizza, beer, Ramones, and learning to play bass guitar.
Such is the sweet life.
hey, pizza, the Ramones, and beer is sounding pretty good.
take a good look
this could be the day
hold my hand
lie beside me
i just need to say
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
days before christmas i am sneaking into brother's home whilst children and papa bear sleep away a cold winter's night while, i, uncle dickwick, place gifts under a decorated christmas tree. yes the christmas tree is artificial and stuff. i will then sneak away as quickly & quietly as i arrived.
i will then go back home to my christmas treeless one bedroom apartment where i will stroke my ace awhile only after smoking a bong filled w/ some very fine christmas-green-blend homegrown by one of our fine local farmers named northernlights x maui waui. wait.... that aint the fucker's name.
all in all, in our family we all enjoy christmas or at least try too; food, family, and friends. the gift giving is mostly done for the kids.
also in our family we learn about hard work from when we are young. my brother's kids all have jobs.
they are 8 or 9, 10, and 17 years of age. they all work at doing something outside the home. they are not spoiled kids. i love giving them stuff. same as my brother ryan's kids. except ryan is not with us anymore and their mother is a dingbat.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
My favorite day is the Winter Solstice, so this week rocks for me
OP, I have no clue how you feel . . . but that's ok, it's the holidays/end of year. Time for me to wrap things up, celebrate the good, let go of the bad, and move on.
The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
:thumbup: Merry Christmas Ms. Haiku
Godfather.
holy shit.... i am so fucking late. i gotta go.....bye
thank you for reminding me as i run out the door dropping cards and shit everywhere
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
This a beautiful sentiment!
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
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R.i.p. Black Tail (cat) - Sept. 20, 2008
a tree is really an extension of its owner, each unique, each wonderful.
Happy Holidays to you!
We've always celebrated Yule (Winter Solstice). Holly and Ivy plentiful as is the mistletoe. Unfortunately, we live in a 'smoke free zone' so no yule log to be lit, but candles a plenty!
Sadly, can't get to Stonehenge but one day I will!
I want to get to Stonehenge one day too, for summer solstice. It's definitely on my list!
I focus on the religious aspects of it instead.
...are those who've helped us.
Right 'round the corner could be bigger than ourselves.
Now go over to your mothers house, and help bake some cookies......
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
And I have heartburn. But I'm looking forward to this weekend. :thumbup:
My mother doesn't bake the cookies. I do, because I like to eat. In fact, I developed severe carpal tunnel from making peanut butter balls last year because I only have full functionality in one hand. Even though these cookies are my family's favorite, I announced that unless I get help, they won't get made. We'll see if that happens.
This sums it all up. You decide what Christmas is about, not Macys or Wal-Mart.
And if people want to go deep into debt from buying gifts they cannot afford to give... of if people do not celebrate at all... that is their gig.
Have a Merry Christmas, dude.
Hail, Hail!!!
Didn't bake any but bought a bunch and were eating a ton of them before sugar ants get to them.
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Christmas, for me, is all about my Mother.
The wonderful memories, the years of traditions...
she made Christmas wonderful!
I can still see her kneeling under the Christmas tree with her lovely lace poinsettia apron
helping my sisters and I with our gifts.
I have carried on the traditions to my children and after I am long gone
they will continue with theirs. All about family
This is living!
Now go get your children together....
And spend the morning making a Gingerbread House.....
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
It's just a time when you get to give something to someone and it's a symbol of what they mean to you. Also, it is a great time to have a discussion with a child about giving to charity, etc. You should do it year round, but the "stuff" at Christmas time certainly provides a great visual that young kids can understand. My wife, myself and our 4 year old little girl went shopping the other day for a 3 year old little girl (from a gift tree). She had all the same likes as my daughter so it was great fun for us all to pick out the gifts. We all could understand what the little girl's face would look like when she opened her presents on christmas morning. My wife and I could also know what the little girl's mom/dad/guardian's face would look like and how they would feel knowing that their child was able to have a wonderful christmas morning. It's a win-win. And it's that magic, even if it is 1 time a year for some people, that can help restore faith and hope.
About 1-2 weeks after our shopping for the little girl, my daughter brought up the subject of some of her old toys. She mentioned that she would like to give away some specific toys of hers to that little girl that "didn't have much" and that she thought she would like. We talked about it and agreed that we would give the toys away to Goodwill or somewhere else where more people could use them. We've done this all the time, but this was the first time my daughter brought up the topic herself. She usually talks about giving her toys away to some younger friends or family members.
So, while I understand people that do not like the commercialization of christmas, I gotta say it certainly can help give a specific visual to kids and parents alike and help create a culture of giving back if you want it to. I'm really looking forward to this christmas. Seeing my daughter's face as she opens her gifts. See her face as she gives the gifts that she picked out for her mom and the ones she made. Doesn't get any better than that.
Merry Christmas.
I don't hate Christmas at all just haven't had much interest these last few years or my interest has just waned as my children have gotten older. We've built an entire town in the past of gingerbread...each child was given a part of town to build then after the holidays we let our dog Snoopy have at it.
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)