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Post by tghca on Dec 1, 2020 9:46:19 GMT -5
Since Christmas is coming, this is prolly the most unusual Christmas we have had in recent memory...so what are all y'all's plans this year?
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Post by Kpatch on Dec 4, 2020 22:00:07 GMT -5
We have historically had a Christmas Eve party, but that may not happen this year. I have been doing more decorating this year, trying to amp up the cheer.
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Post by mae00 on Dec 5, 2020 2:37:03 GMT -5
I'm still in decorating mode. Given the crazy schedule that has been in place since my divorce, my kids will be home Christmas Eve night and Christmas morning and we will do our little family Christmas then. Then they go back to their dad's around noon. Christmas with my sister and dad and then with my mom and stepdad will take place on the 27th.
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Post by ProudTVJunkie on Dec 6, 2020 3:23:47 GMT -5
We normally have Christmas Eve at my Dad's with me, my husband and daughter, and my Mom and step-father who fly out from California every year. This is the first time in a decade they won't be coming out and I don't blame them. The travel just isn't worth the risk. So, we'll still be getting together at my Dad's on Christmas Eve as we see him daily, but we'll have to video chat with my Mom and step-father, as well as my sister and her family.
Christmas Day is usually spent at my mother-in-law's but we're cancelling that this year. She has a history of health issues and doesn't want to risk it since my daughter is in-school two days a week and my husband still works in his office. We'll probably just drop presents and some food/desserts off on her doorstep. Also, my brother-in-law and his girlfriend who live in Brooklyn will likely be staying home as well.
On the upside, my Mom and step-father, now retired, are moving back east; their new home will be ready next summer. My Mom has already told everyone that she'll be having a big, Christmas celebration at her new house in 2021 and we should all plan to be there. So, our hope is that if we are careful and sacrifice this year, we'll have many more wonderful holidays together soon.
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Post by tghca on Dec 6, 2020 6:28:03 GMT -5
I mean with my family there isn't much of a Christmas this year well because of COVID since it has more or less ruined everything
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Post by doolfan4life on Dec 6, 2020 13:48:40 GMT -5
Christmas will be quiet as usual in our house
Just hubby myself and the two lads
His mom will come for breakfast and then she does dinner at her own as she lives with his sister, her boyfriend and two kids
Hubby and his sister have a bad relationship so we will e sending the gifts for her her kids with his mom and she’ll bring in ours from them
It’s a shame really
I wanna say there’s no reason for it but I have to admit my husband is actually 100% in the right in their feud
I always loved Christmas
I love the music the togetherness and the time spent and most of all the food, it was never about presents although it’s getting a bit fun with the kids
This year I have no spirit at all
I’m trying but I just don’t have it
I guess my husband the original Scrooge found his spirit this year and actually made me put up the tree which I wasn’t going to do because of my youngest who’s a holy terror
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Post by tghca on Dec 7, 2020 7:40:36 GMT -5
Christmas will be quiet as usual in our house Just hubby myself and the two lads His mom will come for breakfast and then she does dinner at her own as she lives with his sister, her boyfriend and two kids Hubby and his sister have a bad relationship so we will e sending the gifts for her her kids with his mom and she’ll bring in ours from them It’s a shame really I wanna say there’s no reason for it but I have to admit my husband is actually 100% in the right in their feud I always loved Christmas I love the music the togetherness and the time spent and most of all the food, it was never about presents although it’s getting a bit fun with the kids This year I have no spirit at all I’m trying but I just don’t have it I guess my husband the original Scrooge found his spirit this year and actually made me put up the tree which I wasn’t going to do because of my youngest who’s a holy terror That is unfortunate...I mean my sister and I these days don't get along so I definitely understand that. But I think I get along with my brother more than I do my sister because my brother and I are guys...and with 2 brothers I guess the relationship/bond is stronger. But sending the gifts with your mother in law and her sending their gifts to you guys is pretty understandable. So again I get that. |
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Post by doolfan4life on Dec 7, 2020 11:53:44 GMT -5
My husband has two sisters
One died 7 years ago while overseas in a car crash
They were best friends since the day she was born completely attached at the hip
The older sister and him never got along but she took things too far unfortunately and I am no longer able to keep the peace
They won’t be rude if they see each other but they go out of their way not to see each other anymore
The last rowl they had was very bad and I ended up losing my cool because she tried to involve me
She’s fine with me now since I made it clear I wouldn’t participate in the nonsense but she thinks I’m impartial to their issues and I’m not
In fact all her moms closest friends have been coming to him to tell him that they are with him one hundred percent and haven’t said it in front of her
I’m not used to this I have a big family
We argue now and then but it’s usually typical silly stuff over all we’re really close and I miss them this time of year
It gets lonely when you’re living across the Atlantic over of the holidays
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Post by Kpatch on Dec 8, 2020 9:48:15 GMT -5
My husband doesn't speak to his brother and sister either. I mean with my family there isn't much of a Christmas this year well because of COVID since it has more or less ruined everything Covid has definitely changed everything, but it doesn't have to ruin it. Try and find some joy where you can. |
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Post by sportsgirl on Dec 8, 2020 9:54:00 GMT -5
As usual, especially with my stepson saying they will never visit us, it is just hubs & me. But we will always have Xmas Eve as that is the day he proposed to me, now it is 19 years later. There is a football game that day, so it will be like Thanksgiving. Good food & football... LOL
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Post by tghca on Dec 8, 2020 10:31:24 GMT -5
My husband doesn't speak to his brother and sister either. I mean with my family there isn't much of a Christmas this year well because of COVID since it has more or less ruined everything Covid has definitely changed everything, but it doesn't have to ruin it. Try and find some joy where you can. I guess but for me it is going to be hard because not only is this the first Christmas without my brother because he died this year but also every year ever since I was a baby, I've always spent Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, the 26th and New Years Eve every single year with my aunts, uncles and cousins by going to each one of their houses on all of those days and to not even be able to do that this year it is going to be depressing to say the least |
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Post by doolfan4life on Dec 8, 2020 16:21:55 GMT -5
I’m sorry for your loss
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Post by Kpatch on Dec 24, 2020 10:42:09 GMT -5
We are going to make our big meal tonight for Christmas eve, just the two of us. Tomorrow will be presents and leftovers.
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Post by tghca on Dec 24, 2020 10:47:39 GMT -5
We are going to make our big meal tonight for Christmas eve, just the two of us. Tomorrow will be presents and leftovers. I love it because you can't go wrong either way |
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Post by doolfan4life on Dec 24, 2020 17:56:34 GMT -5
Merry Christmas everyone I hope Santa makes a visit to all tonight 😋🎄🤶
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