Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Dubai 2011
#16
Re: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Dubai 2011
I guess it is what you make it darling :-) Surely if you are with your family anywhere can be "Chrstmasy"
Unless you think you have to have lousy weather, grumpy shoppers, councils that do not allow decorations to be put up for fear of upsetting people and binmen demanding "christmas boxes'
Unless you think you have to have lousy weather, grumpy shoppers, councils that do not allow decorations to be put up for fear of upsetting people and binmen demanding "christmas boxes'
I love being able to walk on the beach on Christmas morning, although I spent many childhood Christmas in the tropics so it isn't about the cold. I think people have far too many expectations about Christmas which is why it is far too often a big disappointment.
I am rather hoping that I won'd end up cooking for a houseful again this year though...
#17
Re: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Dubai 2011
I have spent years saying I would want to get away from Christmas at home- I find Christmas day with my family incredibly stressful- my coping mechanism is alcohol and I am normally pissed by 10am. So I have had two xmases away and have to admit they have been nice but it isnt the same. As much as my family do my head in (understatement) it is a day for family and loved ones even if its spent watching Mary Poppins, with everyone fighting and me being drunk- so this year i am going home- a surprise visit though so I cant be palmed off to visit all my old aunties so its just about my immediate close family and close friends. So I will be arriving with a bottle or 10 of champers and will crack it open as soon as I get through the door until I leave. And that is Christmas spirit!
I might try and give it a miss again next year though.
I might try and give it a miss again next year though.
#18
Re: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Dubai 2011
I'm with you on this Patsy. Christmas is what you make it. To me it doesn't mean vile, cold weather and miserable people, but a day with friends and family having a nice time.
I love being able to walk on the beach on Christmas morning, although I spent many childhood Christmas in the tropics so it isn't about the cold. I think people have far too many expectations about Christmas which is why it is far too often a big disappointment.
I am rather hoping that I won'd end up cooking for a houseful again this year though...
I love being able to walk on the beach on Christmas morning, although I spent many childhood Christmas in the tropics so it isn't about the cold. I think people have far too many expectations about Christmas which is why it is far too often a big disappointment.
I am rather hoping that I won'd end up cooking for a houseful again this year though...
#19
Re: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Dubai 2011
Thankfully a few places were open the next afternoon and I spent a few hours scoffing delicious tapas and quaffing sherry in warm winter sunshine. Overall though, it is still the company that makes the day.
#20
Re: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Dubai 2011
I guess it is what you make it darling :-) Surely if you are with your family anywhere can be "Chrstmasy"
Unless you think you have to have lousy weather, grumpy shoppers, councils that do not allow decorations to be put up for fear of upsetting people and binmen demanding "christmas boxes'
Unless you think you have to have lousy weather, grumpy shoppers, councils that do not allow decorations to be put up for fear of upsetting people and binmen demanding "christmas boxes'
#23
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Re: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Dubai 2011
Don't know about Dubai but they do this in Abu Dhabi so they must do it over your way... some of the hotels do a Christmas Dinner box which you collect on Christmas Day. It includes Turkey, stuffing, veg, cranberry sauce etc etc etc even a proper carving knife. So you get Christmas dinner at home, but hotel quality and no effort.
#25
Re: Christmas Lunch/Dinner in Dubai 2011
Don't know about Dubai but they do this in Abu Dhabi so they must do it over your way... some of the hotels do a Christmas Dinner box which you collect on Christmas Day. It includes Turkey, stuffing, veg, cranberry sauce etc etc etc even a proper carving knife. So you get Christmas dinner at home, but hotel quality and no effort.