Do you ever get used to Aussie Christmases?
Nov 4th 2010 | 9:16 pm
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Re: Do you ever get used to Aussie Christmases?
I didn't particularly enjoy our WA Christmas last year. I personally felt locals made more of mother's day! The whole run up was completely souless, no carols, no naff made for TV movies on. In fact it just felt like any other day with the exception of lots of cray fish and champers.
Of course, my feelings may be due to Christmas being rammed down our throats in the UK from October but I just feel there is more atmosphere to it in the UK.
Someone said above that she spends it with her hubby (was it you PP?) and that is more important which I do agree with but there was just something lacking for me.
Of course, my feelings may be due to Christmas being rammed down our throats in the UK from October but I just feel there is more atmosphere to it in the UK.
Someone said above that she spends it with her hubby (was it you PP?) and that is more important which I do agree with but there was just something lacking for me.
I like it on my street, my neighbours down the road have invited me to the orphans picnic with them in the morning as my husband is working and our new neighbours next door are lovely people as well and it will be their first xmas in that house so I expect they will be looking forward to it and making a fuss.
I make sure I enjoy it, my Mum loved xmas and now I love it for both of us. My friend in the UK is going through chemo, so it upsets me I cant see her or be with her but it has made me all the more determined to be thankful for what I have and have the power to do.
Sure we have our worries, money is a concern as all the bills as usual have hit at once and interest rates have gone up yet again, but as long as the bills are paid and we can have a good xmas dinner/wine and a few drinks with the neighbours - thats all that matters.
Nov 4th 2010 | 9:22 pm
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Just look at those awful grey damp skies
Nov 4th 2010 | 9:37 pm
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Nov 4th 2010 | 10:31 pm
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Re: Do you ever get used to Aussie Christmases?
I've only had two in Australia, but I preferred it to the UK. I think because it was more family time in Australia, whereas in the UK we're more inclined to sneak off to the local pub!
Did miss the food though, but hopefully if we get to emigrate, I'll be cooking next time
Did miss the food though, but hopefully if we get to emigrate, I'll be cooking next time
Nov 4th 2010 | 10:33 pm
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They are lovely. However, those views would be impossible from my old home town and hand on heart, I can remember one dry bright christmas day in the last 10 years I was there. It's like snow at christmas, yes it happens but in Hertfordshire it's as rare as hens teeth.
It was a bit chilly, though, I have to say. I do miss the heat of Australia around that time of year.
Nov 4th 2010 | 11:10 pm
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Nov 5th 2010 | 12:03 am
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Re: Do you ever get used to Aussie Christmases?
well we spent our first xmas in Fiji, a beachside barbecue with a steel band playing carols was magic!
the second we spent swimming in the sea and with Aussie friends having a full roast xmas dinner
3rd was spent in Tasmania in a cottage on the beach with a seafood barbecue
this one is going to be with friends here no doubt we will go to the beach for an early morning swim again
It can be idyllic and i love it
the second we spent swimming in the sea and with Aussie friends having a full roast xmas dinner
3rd was spent in Tasmania in a cottage on the beach with a seafood barbecue
this one is going to be with friends here no doubt we will go to the beach for an early morning swim again
It can be idyllic and i love it
Nov 5th 2010 | 12:28 am
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After replying to this thread earlier I walked across the school field to collect my daughter from school to hear a class of children rehearsing Jingle Bells. Did seem a bit odd as it's Spring time & everyone's dressed in summer wear but then the heavens opened & I had to run for cover so just momentarily it felt normal 
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Nov 5th 2010 | 2:04 am
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Blood is thicker than water, so I'll be happy with a husband free Xmas with real family and after 5 years think the dark wet snuggle in the house Xmas I'm going to have in England still feels more like Xmas than a one in the sun. That said still prefer Xmas for the rest of the year.
What do people want out of xmas? The cold weather, snow, atmosphere, family, presents, Salvation Army playing carols at the station?
I will settle for being with my husband - he is my family, the atmosphere I can create, the food I can buy and the rest doesnt matter.
Ask yourself what is really important to you, if you have your wife/husband/kids with you, food on the table, your health and enough 'get up and go' about you to do something on the day itself and break away from the past routines then good on you because somtimes you need to step out of your (UK) comfort zone in order to build a new one (comfort zone).
We cant always have it all or sometimes we do have it all, but we dont see it even though it is right in front of us, we want more.
I love Christmas here.
I will settle for being with my husband - he is my family, the atmosphere I can create, the food I can buy and the rest doesnt matter.
Ask yourself what is really important to you, if you have your wife/husband/kids with you, food on the table, your health and enough 'get up and go' about you to do something on the day itself and break away from the past routines then good on you because somtimes you need to step out of your (UK) comfort zone in order to build a new one (comfort zone).
We cant always have it all or sometimes we do have it all, but we dont see it even though it is right in front of us, we want more.
I love Christmas here.
Nov 5th 2010 | 2:14 am
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Re: Do you ever get used to Aussie Christmases?
Blood is thicker than water, so I'll be happy with a husband free Xmas with real family and after 5 years think the dark wet snuggle in the house Xmas I'm going to have in England still feels more like Xmas than a one in the sun. That said still prefer Xmas for the rest of the year.
Nov 5th 2010 | 2:48 am
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Re: Do you ever get used to Aussie Christmases?
I can't wait for Aussie christmas! It's only November and already I'm completely sick of seeing all the shops getting in crap that no-one wants but we'll all buy and give and then donate to charity shops in Jan!
It's all so much fuss over nothing, same old rubbish year in year out, having to pretend to like it or be called a Scrooge by all your 'hilarious' workmates...BORING! I can't wait for a more low key affair...the brother has promised a barbie by the pool and plenty of beer, suits me just fine.
The husband however LOVES Christmas and all the cheese and cold weather and crap movies and every year has to be an identikit of the previous year or it's not the same (!) so not sure how he's going to like it. Anywhere close to Oz but cold in December?!
Tx
It's all so much fuss over nothing, same old rubbish year in year out, having to pretend to like it or be called a Scrooge by all your 'hilarious' workmates...BORING! I can't wait for a more low key affair...the brother has promised a barbie by the pool and plenty of beer, suits me just fine.
The husband however LOVES Christmas and all the cheese and cold weather and crap movies and every year has to be an identikit of the previous year or it's not the same (!) so not sure how he's going to like it. Anywhere close to Oz but cold in December?!
Tx
Nov 5th 2010 | 4:28 am
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Re: Do you ever get used to Aussie Christmases?
Spend last Xmas in Oz, spending this Xmas in UK.
I hate it in the UK. Cashmas.
It's all about flashing neon cr*p from China glued to store fronts full of horrible people buying rubbish for their screaming, snotty brats. Followed by sh*t weather and worse TV.
It's dark before it's light, food is pony and it's all rush back to work after New Years for another year of dirge.
In Oz it was all about fun with mates, eating well and sitting outside to the small hours talking rubbish. Having a laugh and relaxed time with no cares in the world.
I hate it in the UK. Cashmas.
It's all about flashing neon cr*p from China glued to store fronts full of horrible people buying rubbish for their screaming, snotty brats. Followed by sh*t weather and worse TV.
It's dark before it's light, food is pony and it's all rush back to work after New Years for another year of dirge.In Oz it was all about fun with mates, eating well and sitting outside to the small hours talking rubbish. Having a laugh and relaxed time with no cares in the world.
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Nov 5th 2010 | 6:20 am
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Re: Do you ever get used to Aussie Christmases?
What do people want out of xmas? The cold weather, snow, atmosphere, family, presents, Salvation Army playing carols at the station?
I will settle for being with my husband - he is my family, the atmosphere I can create, the food I can buy and the rest doesnt matter.
Ask yourself what is really important to you, if you have your wife/husband/kids with you, food on the table, your health and enough 'get up and go' about you to do something on the day itself and break away from the past routines then good on you because somtimes you need to step out of your (UK) comfort zone in order to build a new one (comfort zone).
We cant always have it all or sometimes we do have it all, but we dont see it even though it is right in front of us, we want more.
I love Christmas here.
I will settle for being with my husband - he is my family, the atmosphere I can create, the food I can buy and the rest doesnt matter.
Ask yourself what is really important to you, if you have your wife/husband/kids with you, food on the table, your health and enough 'get up and go' about you to do something on the day itself and break away from the past routines then good on you because somtimes you need to step out of your (UK) comfort zone in order to build a new one (comfort zone).
We cant always have it all or sometimes we do have it all, but we dont see it even though it is right in front of us, we want more.
I love Christmas here.
Nov 5th 2010 | 8:13 am
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