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What does Christmas mean to you?

Old Dec 16th 2005, 6:41 pm
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Christmas is many things to many people and so I was wondering if you'd share what you think Christmas means to you?

1. Just another holiday - Nothing special other than a chance for a well-earned break and a reminder that the Jan Sales will soon start

2. Religous festival - Celebration of the birth of Christ and a time for families, friends, peace, love and goodwill to all men

3. An excuse to party - With enough time to recover before returning to work

...or does it mean something else to you? I haven't mentioned that it's a chance to watch some classic TV (with an ample selection of the truly dire).

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Old Dec 16th 2005, 7:40 pm
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Originally Posted by Dried Graze
Christmas is many things to many people and so I was wondering if you'd share what you think Christmas means to you?

1. Just another holiday - Nothing special other than a chance for a well-earned break and a reminder that the Jan Sales will soon start

2. Religous festival - Celebration of the birth of Christ and a time for families, friends, peace, love and goodwill to all men

3. An excuse to party - With enough time to recover before returning to work

...or does it mean something else to you? I haven't mentioned that it's a chance to watch some classic TV (with an ample selection of the truly dire).
To me it means spending time with my hubby and children without having to think about work for a few days. Life's pretty hectic when you're working six days a week. I also enjoy watching the kids faces when they open their presents.

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Old Dec 16th 2005, 8:10 pm
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yep, pretty much what wendy said....a chance to spend some quality time with family, time with kids and other half.....time to catch up with long lost relis.

i also take the time to talk to the kids about children around the world who are much worse off than us, and ensure they understand just how lucky they are.




and its a time to eat too many mince pies and drink too much baileys
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i also take the time to talk to the kids about children around the world who are much worse off than us, and ensure they understand just how lucky they are.
That is admirable and very worthy......Lots of love and stuff in your direction...

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Christmas means alot less money in my wallet
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Christmas means alot less money in my wallet
Too bloody right mate!!
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Christmas means alot less money in my wallet
Amen to that too
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Originally Posted by Dried Graze
Christmas is many things to many people and so I was wondering if you'd share what you think Christmas means to you?

1. Just another holiday - Nothing special other than a chance for a well-earned break and a reminder that the Jan Sales will soon start

2. Religous festival - Celebration of the birth of Christ and a time for families, friends, peace, love and goodwill to all men

3. An excuse to party - With enough time to recover before returning to work

...or does it mean something else to you? I haven't mentioned that it's a chance to watch some classic TV (with an ample selection of the truly dire).
Special time when we, me, hubby and kids spend time together. Time to reflect and think ahead.

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