Christmas is nearly upon us. (29)
Kristia49toowoomba, Queensland Australia31 Threads 2,039 PostsWhat are your plans for xmas. Me, just pig out and drink lots with family and friends.
Kristia49: What are your plans for xmas. Me, just pig out and drink lots with family and friends.
Hi Kristia
I'm catching up with my sons and their partners, and grandson on Christmas eve this year as it's their turn to visit the in laws on Chrissy day this year.
I may have my single son at home but he'll probably have other plans. My parents are 7 hours away and don't feel like driving all Christmas day.
I don't mind as long as I get to have my time with them.
Although I have never spent Christmas day along before. Might have to crash a friends lunch or just stay at home and watch Jesus movies on tele.
LiLee: Hi Kristia
I'm catching up with my sons and their partners, and grandson on Christmas eve this year as it's their turn to visit the in laws on Chrissy day this year.
I may have my single son at home but he'll probably have other plans. My parents are 7 hours away and don't feel like driving all Christmas day.
I don't mind as long as I get to have my time with them.
Although I have never spent Christmas day along before. Might have to crash a friends lunch or just stay at home and watch Jesus movies on tele.
I'm catching up with my sons and their partners, and grandson on Christmas eve this year as it's their turn to visit the in laws on Chrissy day this year.
I may have my single son at home but he'll probably have other plans. My parents are 7 hours away and don't feel like driving all Christmas day.
I don't mind as long as I get to have my time with them.
Although I have never spent Christmas day along before. Might have to crash a friends lunch or just stay at home and watch Jesus movies on tele.
Day with son-in-laws family. I am 1/2 way so someone else is driving.
Was hoping to do my usual drive to Sydeney to see my son but he will be with his in-laws (and mother)
Did my part for xmas 
for approx past 4weeks ending sat 7th dec. Woke up at 1.30am 
mon - sat to deliver semi loads & thousands of christmas hampers to a warehouse on other side of melbourne, so that the peeps that ordered them gott'em on time
So for something diff
i might have an ale or two dozen for chrissy 
for approx past 4weeks ending sat 7th dec. Woke up at 1.30am mon - sat to deliver semi loads & thousands of christmas hampers to a warehouse on other side of melbourne, so that the peeps that ordered them gott'em on time So for something diff
i might have an ale or two dozen for chrissy 
being the solo parent I got used to spending Christmas day alone . Children change over for the main days (used to be called prisoner exchange) ,simple as that . Roster for parents now for me is every other year with inlaws and the outlaw to be considered as well .
epirb: being the solo parent I got used to spending Christmas day alone . Children change over for the main days (used to be called prisoner exchange) ,simple as that . Roster for parents now for me is every other year with inlaws and the outlaw to be considered as well .
Having moved the 1,000kms, it did mean "where do I go for Xmas??" It meant that I did not want to be near "She who demands to be obeyed" but wanted to see my children.
Was very hard when it was "We can just spend an hour with you but must be going to visit family."
Worse was that they were visiting my sister for Xmas lunch and I was not welcome.For those lucky enough to enjoy time with family and friends, I do wish you every happiness during this time.
I was told by Ajax that 60 percent of Australians are atheists, so I guess they must ignore it...
itsimpossible: I was told by Ajax that 60 percent of Australians are atheists, so I guess they must ignore it...
I don’t believe I ever gave a percentage but if 60% is correct what a Christmas pressie 
AgentAjax: I don’t believe I ever gave a percentage but if 60% is correct what a Christmas pressie
It is a shame that what passes as a religious event, has absolutely nothing to do with the Jesus of the bible.
Believe in him or not, the modern Christmas is nothing more than the celebration of the winter solstice in the norther hemisphere, gift wrapped in santa, commercialism, and paganism whitewashed with the name of Christ.
Even Catholism that introduced Christmas to the world is not the religion of the Jesus of the bible.
I understand why there are so many veherment adversaries to the belief in God.
And it is okay for each to believe what each wants to.
After all everything in life really is about faith. We all have faith. It is just in what faith we believe......
AgentAjax: I don’t believe I ever gave a percentage but if 60% is correct what a Christmas pressie
well according to the last Census it can't be more than 22 percent...maybe far lesswash2u
Just read your post.
Sad and shameful families can be so cruel.
Time of good will to all, well some do not see it that way.
I do hope you will be invited to see the children and her
that calls the orders might see the light, life is short.
Good luck and best wishes.
Take a deep breath and make the best of the hols.
Just read your post.
Sad and shameful families can be so cruel.
Time of good will to all, well some do not see it that way.
I do hope you will be invited to see the children and her
that calls the orders might see the light, life is short.
Good luck and best wishes.
Take a deep breath and make the best of the hols.
itsimpossible: well according to the last Census it can't be more than 22 percent...maybe far less
Yes, you are right about that; 22% ticked no religion, but a further 9% didn't answer the question and these are generally considered mostly atheists, but that's hard to say. So we are probably approaching 30%.
I do know some people, who put down the religion of their parents or grandparents as "that's the tradition I descend from" but never set foot in a church, nor admit to really believing any of the myths associated with that religion.
My first ex was one of those. Strange view that, but to each their own.
Christmas to me has always for years been about that mad rush to complete things by Christmas. "We hafta have that report by Christmas" "We want the pergola finished by Christmas!" Not to mention buying gifts and what not, for people who have everything.
So there is this huge sense of relief when it finally does get here and I can relax for a change.
Halv0: It is a shame that what passes as a religious event, has absolutely nothing to do with the Jesus of the bible.
Believe in him or not, the modern Christmas is nothing more than the celebration of the winter solstice in the norther hemisphere, gift wrapped in santa, commercialism, and paganism whitewashed with the name of Christ.
Even Catholism that introduced Christmas to the world is not the religion of the Jesus of the bible.
I understand why there are so many veherment adversaries to the belief in God.
And it is okay for each to believe what each wants to.
After all everything in life really is about faith. We all have faith. It is just in what faith we believe......
To me faith is the weakest word in our dictionary. Having faith to me means that a person is looking for a miracle or to receive something without effort.Believe in him or not, the modern Christmas is nothing more than the celebration of the winter solstice in the norther hemisphere, gift wrapped in santa, commercialism, and paganism whitewashed with the name of Christ.
Even Catholism that introduced Christmas to the world is not the religion of the Jesus of the bible.
I understand why there are so many veherment adversaries to the belief in God.
And it is okay for each to believe what each wants to.
After all everything in life really is about faith. We all have faith. It is just in what faith we believe......
AgentAjax: To me faith is the weakest word in our dictionary. Having faith to me means that a person is looking for a miracle or to receive something without effort.
Really...
Hi AA So, you don't have faith in yourself... that you can do whatever you put your mind to..??
Oh.. for Christmas..
a day at the beach with friends...
a day at the beach with friends...
Just hoping it won't be too hot. Have lunch with family and try not to eat and drink too much but that doesn't usually work 
Right off Christmas at the moment, I would love to be whisked away to a nice resort for a week to lie by a pool and have room service. :wave:
Right off Christmas at the moment, I would love to be whisked away to a nice resort for a week to lie by a pool and have room service. :wave:
Newlife08: Just hoping it won't be too hot. Have lunch with family and try not to eat and drink too much but that doesn't usually work
Right off Christmas at the moment, I would love to be whisked away to a nice resort for a week to lie by a pool and have room service.
Right off Christmas at the moment, I would love to be whisked away to a nice resort for a week to lie by a pool and have room service.
Hi Newie...
No good being right off Christmas... its a coming whether you like it or no...
don't worry, its fun chillin and eating... you will love it... and if you get tired... a nanna nap goes down well... lol
looking forward to spending a few days with Mum and Dad.
Consuming too much food!
That has actually already started with christmas lunches with workmates and company lunches etc.
And enjoying a few days off as for the first time ever our company is closing on the Friday between Christmas and the weekend, 5 days off in a row, so good!
and looking forward to just spreading the good will of the season, nothing to do with religion, just the way you live your life
Consuming too much food!
That has actually already started with christmas lunches with workmates and company lunches etc.
And enjoying a few days off as for the first time ever our company is closing on the Friday between Christmas and the weekend, 5 days off in a row, so good!
and looking forward to just spreading the good will of the season, nothing to do with religion, just the way you live your life
In response to: What are your plans for xmas. Me, just pig out and drink lots with family and friends.
My youngest sister lives with me now that her husband left her. I am the eldest of 5 and the siblings between me and youngest sister have intellectual disabilities. We are having them over to our house for a BBQ, gonna roast some chickens and pork and vegies on the barbie. We will eat outside under our lovely old elm tree in the dappled shade.
Merry Christmas to all.
LiLee: Hi Kristia
I'm catching up with my sons and their partners, and grandson on Christmas eve this year as it's their turn to visit the in laws on Chrissy day this year.
I may have my single son at home but he'll probably have other plans. My parents are 7 hours away and don't feel like driving all Christmas day.
I don't mind as long as I get to have my time with them.
Although I have never spent Christmas day along before. Might have to crash a friends lunch or just stay at home and watch Jesus movies on tele.
I'm catching up with my sons and their partners, and grandson on Christmas eve this year as it's their turn to visit the in laws on Chrissy day this year.
I may have my single son at home but he'll probably have other plans. My parents are 7 hours away and don't feel like driving all Christmas day.
I don't mind as long as I get to have my time with them.
Although I have never spent Christmas day along before. Might have to crash a friends lunch or just stay at home and watch Jesus movies on tele.
I have spent the last three Christmas days alone, and I LuV the idea .. When I had the kids at home it was always full on, with them and my family coming over for dinner ...
There are people I could spend the day with though for me I'd rather spend the day alone and reflect the years passed and cherish memories of days past, along with those whom are no longer walking amongst the living ..
Now New Years Eve, well this to me is ParTy time ....
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