[Cherie]

I can't say I am very much, and every year I fall a little further out of love with Christmas The weather is super mild as well so that doesn't help, its more like Spring...I can't even get excited about the dinner, I started Slimming World 6 weeks ago and I have lost 12 pounds with 6 to go to my target weight and I dont want to undo all the good work . and I keep forgetting to buy Sherry

[Gusto Brunt]

Not sure of the options.

It's either love it or hate it, but it's not like that for me.

I like Christmas but it's sad we lose that kiddies love of Christmas.

Also, I'm older now, and I don't drink booze so yeah I am bound to be a litttle underwhelmed by it all.

But yes deep down I am looking forward to the big day and me Christmas dinner.

[Niamh.]

Just finished all my wrapping it did seem to sneak up this year though

[thesheriff443]

Fcuk no it’s utter bull sh1t

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Cherie Christmas

I can't say I am very much, and every year I fall a little further out of love with Christmas The weather is super mild as well so that doesn't help, its more like Spring...I can't even get excited about the dinner, I started Slimming World 6 weeks ago and I have lost 12 pounds with 6 to go to my target weight and I dont want to undo all the good work . and I keep forgetting to buy Sherry

Cherie how could you forget the sherry , your name is so similar to it lol .

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Cherie Christmas

I can't say I am very much, and every year I fall a little further out of love with Christmas The weather is super mild as well so that doesn't help, its more like Spring...I can't even get excited about the dinner, I started Slimming World 6 weeks ago and I have lost 12 pounds with 6 to go to my target weight and I dont want to undo all the good work . and I keep forgetting to buy Sherry

So far there’s half a bottle of sherry gone into our Christmas cake !!

I add a little each day .. already very succulent !

[Nicky91]

after last night's lets dance special i am yes

[LaLaLand]

No. For the second time this month we’re all ill with flu/cold here. We’re having no luck at all this year.

[joeysteele]

Yes, I'm looking forward to this one.

[UserSince2005]

As a Muslim I find this thread offensive

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by FaLaLaLand

No. For the second time this month we’re all ill with flu/cold here. We’re having no luck at all this year.

we all have that lurgy too so its not helping with feeling festive

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by UserSince2005

As a Muslim I find this thread offensive

For what reason? There's nothing whatsoever to take offence at, or are people not allowed to be of different religions? Ffs utterly ridiculous.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Holly Christmas

For what reason? There's nothing whatsoever to take offence at, or are people not allowed to be of different religions? Ffs utterly ridiculous.

I think he he taking the piss, he is not a Muslim

[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Cherie Christmas

I think he he taking the piss, he is not a Muslim

Well humph. It should be removed, it's not necessary and not funny.

Gets on my nerves....I'm touchy when people spout off inferring prejudice.

[UserSince2005]

Originally Posted by Cherie Christmas

I think he he taking the piss, he is not a Muslim

how dare you, i am a man of allah

[rusticgal]

I used to love Christmas as a child…and when my boys were little. As you get older it seems to lose some of its magic.
Out having lunch today with my girlfriends and two young children asking how many sleeps until Christmas..3 came the answer and as they left I looked at them and thought those 3 sleeps will be an eternity for them…I remember the feeling as a child.
Oh to get those years back…and have the dinner all cooked and served up whilst playing with our toys and watching Christmas films.

I guess that magic will come back in some form with grandchildren…but I guess I will still be cooking..

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by UserSince2005

how dare you, i am a man of allah

Then chocolate coins are real gold .

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Rustic bauble

I used to love Christmas as a child…and when my boys were little. As you get older it seems to lose some of its magic.
Out having lunch today with my girlfriends and two young children asking how many sleeps until Christmas..3 came the answer and as they left I looked at them and thought those 3 sleeps will be an eternity for them…I remember the feeling as a child.
Oh to get those years back…and have the dinner all cooked and served up whilst playing with our toys and watching Christmas films.


I guess that magic will come back in some form with grandchildren…but I guess I will still be cooking..

In bold
I agree so much , it's always more exciting when you're a kid
Now as an adult it creeps up...and then it's a mad dash to make sure everything is sorted, whilst trying to get some sleep in aswell.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Rustic bauble

I used to love Christmas as a child…and when my boys were little. As you get older it seems to lose some of its magic.

Out having lunch today with my girlfriends and two young children asking how many sleeps until Christmas..3 came the answer and as they left I looked at them and thought those 3 sleeps will be an eternity for them…I remember the feeling as a child.

Oh to get those years back…and have the dinner all cooked and served up whilst playing with our toys and watching Christmas films.



I guess that magic will come back in some form with grandchildren…but I guess I will still be cooking..

Awww I get what you're saying but I'm still the idiot running around trying to make Christmas magical for my 20 year old son, 24 year old daughter and 26 year old step son and i love it

[user104658]

I am a bit this year, I got a Christmas jumper for the work Christmas lunch and everything.

[Redway]

I’m … not, I’ll be honest. But there’s a reason for that.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Cherie Christmas

I can't even get excited about the dinner, I started Slimming World 6 weeks ago and I have lost 12 pounds with 6 to go to my target weight and I dont want to undo all the good work .

Weight gain is slow and insidious and proper weight loss is sustainable and steady...

...in other words, you can pig out on Christmas Day and it's not going to undo any weight loss goals; it's just one day, even if you eat 4x your usual daily calories you wouldn't gain a pound.

UNLESS

...you fall into he trap of saying "Well, I could just do Boxing Day too..." and then "...oh, I'll def get on it next week..." and then a couple of weeks pass .

But yeah basically this is a willpower issue Cherie. You can enjoy Christmas Day to the full if you think you have the strength to go back to chicken salad on Boxing Day. Personally, I believe in you . Have the figgy pudding.

[rusticgal]

Originally Posted by ChristmasNeeve

Awww I get what you're saying but I'm still the idiot running around trying to make Christmas magical for my 20 year old son, 24 year old daughter and 26 year old step son and i love it

I have to say I too have done that for my boys in their 20’s…but the last couple of years they seem more interested in the food I’m serving up..

[Tom and amy fan]

Normally yes but this is the first year without my grandma I'm very sad

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Rustic bauble

I have to say I too have done that for my boys in their 20’s…but the last couple of years they seem more interested in the food I’m serving up..