Christmas

Seriously this stupid holiday is outdated. Has been for eons.Fortunately I work for myself and avoid having to go to office Christmas parties and socialize with people you hate. As for this Christmas music it's perhaps the most depressing music. And artists like Ozzy, Judas Priest and Marylin Manson have had to put up with stupid lawsuits from stupid parents of stupid kids who have committed suicide because of their music. What about this Christmas music? And all the decorations that make it even more superficial and dreary. Where I live in Montreal, Canada before all this global warming there used to be at least a couple of feet of snow on the ground by this time that at least gave some spirit. This morning it's raining . Soaked Christmas decorations hanging everywhere. Sometimes it looks like Whoville here after the Grinch was finished with it.  And all the sales. It used to be boxing day and that was it! I remember lining up at Sam The Record Man on the 26th because EVERYTHING was half price. Now it's boxing month which starts about a week BEFORE the big day and there aren't really any good deals. It's all about money which nobody has like they used to. Welcome to the new era.

Edited by Vibrationbaby - December 05 2008 at 22:45

OK - coming out of the closet moment:

I love Christmas - I hate all the run-up to it, the tacky adverts on TV, the hopelessly crammed shops, but once all the organisation & buying is over and done with, I love it - I fully intend, gods willing, for the Christmas period to be spent with as many of my family and friends as possible, and yes, there will probably be an element of over-indulgence too; possibly a tad too much watching rubbish TV in a post port haze as well.

Of course we see our friends & family all through the year as much as possible, but not to the soundtrack of Bing Crosby & The Sound Of Music.

If you all want to hate public holidays, go ahead & good luck to you - personally I shall wend my hypocritical way through the back end of December with all the grace I can muster & do my level best to enjoy myself as 2008 draws to a close.

+++ahem+++

HAPPY CHRISTMAS ALL!

In which case Ian, I shall send a special Christmas wish couriered by a cute elf to thaw that frozen heart:



Look - she's even brought you presents - Aaaaaahhhh!

I like Christmas -- I find it in my heart, my memories, and in my home -- not in stores.

Edited by Peter - December 05 2008 at 21:23

you  only have to mention the 'C' word these days and people roll their eyes and make a face - the main problems seem to be -

Edited by mystic fred - December 05 2008 at 09:21

Peter wrote: I like Christmas -- I find it in my heart, my memories, and in my home -- not in stores.    I get a break from work, I savour tasty beer and enjoy good food with my dear family... plus, I get to hear that great Tull album (which I only hear one month per year) again:      I think too many of you go out of your way to find (and dwell upon) the negative aspects of everything.   Quoth the cheery Nephew Fred:   "And therefore uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!"

Bolded the above quote for truth... I really don't get all those people who seem to wallow in misery and/or resentment towards everything and everyone. Personally, this year I am the happiest I ever remember being in a long, long time, and intend keeping that way - even if the over-commercialization of the Xmas season gets on my nerves sometimes.

Ah, and if I manage to get my stuff before the big day, we'll be sure to play JT's album too!

Raff wrote: Peter wrote: I like Christmas -- I find it in my heart, my memories, and in my home -- not in stores.    I get a break from work, I savour tasty beer and enjoy good food with my dear family... plus, I get to hear that great Tull album (which I only hear one month per year) again:      I think too many of you go out of your way to find (and dwell upon) the negative aspects of everything.   Quoth the cheery Nephew Fred:   "And therefore uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!"     Bolded the above quote for truth... I really don't get all those people who seem to wallow in misery and/or resentment towards everything and everyone. Personally, this year I am the happiest I ever remember being in a long, long time, and intend keeping that way - even if the over-commercialization of the Xmas season gets on my nerves sometimes. Ah, and if I manage to get my stuff before the big day, we'll be sure to play JT's album too!

You know what I`ve always loved about that cover? The little guy in the bottom left hand corner. I think this is one of the best Christmas covers not to mention the excellent music.


Edited by Vibrationbaby - December 05 2008 at 15:54

HMM I happen to like the season.  In So Cal it isn't about snow or cold weather.  Quite the contrary it is a beautiful sunny day with the highs in the 78 degree range.  Christmas here is usually quite clear warm and sometimes a breezy.  So it does look a little crazy when people put the air blown snowmen up on their houses and lawns while they are mowing around them.

Sorry, I love Christmas, and it's a million times more gratifying now that I have a small child.

Hey Peter!  That was great post it made me laugh out loud.