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Nov 1, 2010 10:44 PM CSTdo you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
lion131
lion131lion131Wexford, Ireland230 Threads 236 Polls 826 Posts

do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?(Vote Below)

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yes
33
36%
no,not as much
42
46%
i don't like it at all
16
18%
Total Votes
91
the christmas add's are on tv now,etc,so are you still like a big kid at christmas,or do you dread the thoughts of it?dunno confused
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Nov 1, 2010 10:47 PM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Swissblueeyes
SwissblueeyesSwissblueeyesa lake, Michigan USA13 Threads 3,371 Posts
lion131: the christmas add's are on tv now,etc,so are you still like a big kid at christmas,or do you dread the thoughts of it?
I still enjoy xmas spending time with family and friends. It's a season for love and sharing.
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Nov 1, 2010 10:47 PM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
favorite holiday of the year , love the lights, decorations , music , spirit cheering snowman2 santa waving reindeer gingerbread
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Nov 1, 2010 11:25 PM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
imsophie1
imsophie1imsophie1Knox, Pennsylvania USA23 Threads 501 Posts
I enjoy Xmas even more now than when I was young. My enjoyment comes from watching everyone else enjoy themselves. I like putting a smile on people's faces, even strangers. And when the energy from someone's smile travels to bring a sparkle to their eyes, there's no better feeling.
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Nov 1, 2010 11:31 PM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
YesWho
YesWhoYesWhoWoodbury, New Jersey USA2 Threads 2,322 Posts
I enjoy Christmas as much as today as I was a kid. I love watching my neices and nephews open their presents and their smile on their faces.
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Nov 2, 2010 12:04 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
laura139
laura139laura139Broomfield, Colorado USA11 Threads 1 Polls 668 Posts
Yes, I love it! It's different than when I was a kid, but like to watch the grandkids and the get togethers with friends, cookie exchanges, and exchange gifts with the neighbors....we have a great time...! There is always a xmas tea that my nephews wife puts on, and it's always alot of fun...I love wrapping presents in a special way, I prefer the gift bags with festive ribbons and bows, you can put anything in there and make it look like a very expensive item, but it doens't have to be...it's the thought and I appreciate my neighbors very much, so it's a time I can say thank you...wine dancingsanta gingerbread santa waving reindeer santa snowman2 snowman cold christmas cool christmas cool christmas happy
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Nov 2, 2010 12:53 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Witchaywoman
WitchaywomanWitchaywomanCarpentersville, Illinois USA97 Threads 13 Polls 4,344 Posts
lion131: the christmas add's are on tv now,etc,so are you still like a big kid at christmas,or do you dread the thoughts of it?


It depends. I like some things and not others. My mom gets nasty on the holidays. We try to pump her full of alcohol. grin
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Nov 2, 2010 1:01 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Ccincy
CcincyCcincyCincinnati, Ohio USA77 Threads 20,535 Posts
To be perfectly honest I don't enjoy the holidays as much as I used to.They're just no fun anymore.I guess you could say I've lost the holiday spirit.
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Nov 2, 2010 1:32 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
midnight_angel_1
midnight_angel_1midnight_angel_1Northwest, Tennessee USA1 Threads 399 Posts
When one's kids grow up Christmas loses its luster. When grand children are in the picture it makes it all worth while again. As in the day I am having to shop early, but it is certainly worth the
effort. cheering
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Nov 2, 2010 6:20 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Siebesiech
SiebesiechSiebesiechBali, Indonesia63 Posts
I've spend the last 10 years in the tropics with a plastic Christmas tree - yes, the thought of having to put that tree together in a view weeks is a dread - everything for my son.
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Nov 2, 2010 6:21 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
time4fun4u
time4fun4utime4fun4uAlicante, Valencia Spain18 Threads 1 Polls 10,066 Posts
No,blah, humbug!
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Nov 2, 2010 6:22 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Bah Humbug !!!
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Nov 2, 2010 6:23 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
time4fun4u
time4fun4utime4fun4uAlicante, Valencia Spain18 Threads 1 Polls 10,066 Posts
Nuliiiiiii: Bah Humbug !!!
oops, cant even get being miserable right laugh bouquet
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Nov 2, 2010 6:25 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
steve6610
steve6610steve6610Goolwa, South Australia Australia2,184 Posts
lion131: the christmas add's are on tv now,etc,so are you still like a big kid at christmas,or do you dread the thoughts of it?



In a different way now as it is one of the rare occasions that I get to see my entire family, as they are all over Australia
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Nov 2, 2010 6:26 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Although i realy enjoy Xmas Eve watching my granbabies all spick and span waiting for Santa and begging to go to bed EARLY instead of the usual no no no im not going laugh grin
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Nov 2, 2010 6:27 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Vetri32
Vetri32Vetri32Singapore, Central Singapore Singapore229 Posts
lion131: the christmas add's are on tv now,etc,so are you still like a big kid at christmas,or do you dread the thoughts of it?


No-Nowdays you don;t gte hugged and cuddled by bi ttities frinds and neighbours life is lactose deficientdancing
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Nov 2, 2010 6:27 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
time4fun4u: oops, cant even get being miserable right
wink grin wave
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Nov 2, 2010 6:28 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
time4fun4u
time4fun4utime4fun4uAlicante, Valencia Spain18 Threads 1 Polls 10,066 Posts
wave Hello bright eyes teddybear teddybear
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Nov 2, 2010 7:10 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Swissblueeyes
SwissblueeyesSwissblueeyesa lake, Michigan USA13 Threads 3,371 Posts
time4fun4u: oops, cant even get being miserable right
laugh
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Nov 10, 2010 2:29 PM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
tallman09
tallman09tallman09owasso, Oklahoma USA1 Posts
lion131: the christmas add's are on tv now,etc,so are you still like a big kid at christmas,or do you dread the thoughts of it?
When Kid was always fun. but when u grow up it starts to fade away. but christmas in not in presents its in our hearts.
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Nov 13, 2010 8:27 PM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Faithfulness
FaithfulnessFaithfulnessWaukesha, Wisconsin USA2 Threads 1,056 Posts
I enjoy Christmas more now than when I was a child. Being older and wiser I enjoy the meaning of Christmas. I also enjoy the Christmas concert/party at my church.
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Nov 13, 2010 8:29 PM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
skippyguy
skippyguyskippyguyAshburton, Canterbury New Zealand26 Threads 3,825 Posts
gemeh22: favorite holiday of the year , love the lights, decorations , music , spirit



Agreed Christmas is brilliant it always makes me smile, the whole feeling, walking through malls, lights, decorations everything, its a superb time of year !
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Nov 13, 2010 8:36 PM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Witchaywoman
WitchaywomanWitchaywomanCarpentersville, Illinois USA97 Threads 13 Polls 4,344 Posts
How I feel abvout Christmas hinges on the amount of wine, cheese and cookies I get.
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Nov 13, 2010 8:37 PM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
StillOfTheNight
StillOfTheNightStillOfTheNightClarenville Area, Newfoundland Canada11 Threads 2,832 Posts
I have not had a good Christmas in years. Hoping this year will be different.
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Nov 13, 2010 10:10 PM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
FreddyFudpucker
FreddyFudpuckerFreddyFudpuckerObamaville, Indiana USA10,179 Posts
I enjoy Christmas because of the grandchildren. I truly enjoy going shopping for them. Even getting pretty good at picking out 4 year old girl outfits.

Next year my grandson is getting restored metal Tonka trucks. They were his dad's when he was little. My intent is to color match them so they look brand new.

There is again the magic of Christmas when you see a 4 year old kid open a gift and look at you with smiling eyes...

My grandson is only 1 so he doesn't have a clue as to what's going on yet.
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Nov 14, 2010 6:53 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Christmas1
Christmas1Christmas1Peterborough, Ontario Canada31 Threads 2,419 Posts
I enjoy Christmas more as an adult than as a child.
Growing up in a struggling family was tough. Granted we had it better than others but others had it much better than me..just a little bit jealous was I...
Now I can enjoy the beautiful coloured lights, beautiful cards, the snow, singing in church, the pageants, unwrapping presents (this year I am going to have chocolate martinis)go to midnight mass..even though I am not Catholic...I pretend (and God has never struck me down). Though I am not crazy about cooking the turkey I am sure I'll be asked to do again.wine
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Nov 14, 2010 7:09 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Christmas1
Christmas1Christmas1Peterborough, Ontario Canada31 Threads 2,419 Posts
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A 1940's christmas card....love it
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Nov 14, 2010 7:11 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
RobbieM
RobbieMRobbieMHertford, Hertfordshire, England UK115 Threads 6 Polls 4,553 Posts
No Xmas at my end, my child is living abroad, and Xmas is for kids, so it's all i can do not to want to basically cry on Xmas.

I try very hard to keep busy, as busy as i can, and pretend i'm not thinking about what my son will be doing.

Other than that, and feeling like jumping off a cliff, it's a great day for me.
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Nov 14, 2010 7:25 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
lau8331
lau8331lau8331Conroe, Texas USA32 Posts
The holidays make me sad, I missed loved ones no longer here. I enjoy seeing my children at the holidays but never feel as I can give them everything that they desserve. Mixed feelings I suppose. confused
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Nov 14, 2010 7:27 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
blarneykite
blarneykiteblarneykiteSomewhere, Carlow Ireland31 Threads 3,901 Posts
RobbieM: No Xmas at my end, my child is living abroad, and Xmas is for kids, so it's all i can do not to want to basically cry on Xmas.

I try very hard to keep busy, as busy as i can, and pretend i'm not thinking about what my son will be doing.

Other than that, and feeling like jumping off a cliff, it's a great day for me.


I can be tough. I haven't had my kids for the last few years at christmas..... I'm supposed to have them this year but I expect their mum will break the access order again as she has for the past 2 years.....

Try keep your head up and stay away from any cliffscheers
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Nov 14, 2010 7:29 AM CST do you enjoy xmas now as much as when you were a kid?
Serpenta_Manon
Serpenta_ManonSerpenta_ManonHerentals, Antwerpen Belgium19 Threads 1 Polls 2,656 Posts
I can be tough. I haven't had my kids for the last few years at christmas..... I'm supposed to have them this year but I expect their mum will break the access order again as she has for the past 2 years.....

Try keep your head up and stay away from any cliffs[/quote]

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Exactly..
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