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Post by earthbalm on Dec 24, 2023 8:52:16 GMT
Waiting patiently for the holly and other related graphics to appear on the forum, then I'll know it's Christmas.
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Post by oustudent on Dec 24, 2023 13:39:03 GMT
PM Rishi cancelled Christmas for most hard working honest people
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Post by delb0y on Dec 24, 2023 14:23:39 GMT
I don't yet feel Christmassy, I must say. But then I'm a grumpy old soul when it comes to this time of year.
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Post by Martin on Dec 24, 2023 19:32:00 GMT
Oh alright then, since you asked so nicely
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Post by earthbalm on Dec 24, 2023 20:06:22 GMT
Hooray, thank you very much Martin. Merry Christmas all, Nadolig Llawen pawb.
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Post by newdave on Dec 24, 2023 20:54:49 GMT
I don't yet feel Christmassy, I must say. But then I'm a grumpy old soul when it comes to this time of year. There's a bunch of Father Ted on More4. That might cheer you up.
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Post by ocarolan on Dec 24, 2023 22:00:26 GMT
Yup, it's time - thanks Martin! have a good one! :xmas01:
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Post by minorkey on Dec 24, 2023 22:28:57 GMT
I haven't felt Christmassy in years. And it gets worse each year, especially now the kids are older. And we have no chimney so...
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Post by newdave on Dec 24, 2023 22:51:42 GMT
I haven't felt Christmassy in years. And it gets worse each year, especially now the kids are older. And we have no chimney so... Peace on earth?
Goodwill to all?
Get in touch with people you fell out with or lost touch with years ago?
Do something for charity or the disadvantaged?
I'm no God Botherer (although I like the songs and appreciate the value of faith and prayer) but if you can distance yourself from the commercialism and avoid the efforts of the TV companies to make it a viewing orgy there are positive things to be found.
Winter is a time to look within, a time for rest and contemplation and renewal. And although winter doesn't really start until after the solstice we have already passed the shortest day. The earth and all the life that lies within it is gathering its resources, biding its time, and preparing to burst forth into the world again.
Hope is born. Light is reborn. Life is coming.
Cheer up. :xmas03:
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Post by minorkey on Dec 25, 2023 22:38:09 GMT
I'm cheered up, I just don't feel so Christmassy now the kids are grown. It is for kids really
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Post by otis1960 on Dec 26, 2023 8:45:54 GMT
It can be a challenge to get into the Christmas groove these days with the unrelenting pressure to splurge on stuff that you really don’t need. I normally reserve my “Bah Humbug” for the various work scenarios that I happen to be involved in on any given year, as most of the enforced jollity doesn’t work with me, and I have to be careful at home if I want to avoid a poke in the eye 😆. This year , for the first time, we managed to see The Albion Christmas Band and St Agnes Fountain in the two weeks before, and that definitely did the trick!
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