Christmas Decorations

2Funki4Wheelz · 20-12-2006, 11:56

I don't do Christmas decorations. None in the house, no tree, no tinsel, no stockings on the fireplace - the only way you know it's Christmas is by the bits of discarded wrapping paper here and there.

There's no kids in my house, and I reckon you only put them up to take them down and (

meany alert) they're a waste of money.

I get a lot of grief because of this from friends and neighbours, with one neighbour threatening to break in and put a up tree for me! I'm not bah humbug - I buy pressies, cook turkey & ham, say 'Happy Christmas' to people etc.

Anyone out there like me or should I expect a torrent of 'Where's your Christmas spirit' abuse?

PS - Bin this thread after Little Christmas please, I also hate Christmas things dragging out for ages.

Mark Hennessy · 20-12-2006, 11:59

My house also refuses to acknowledge xmas.

No kids ( thank god ) so I for one see no need to put any up.
There a good few houses around me also without any decorations up.

Thomas J Stamp · 20-12-2006, 11:59

.

Myself and Wheeler are big into Christmas. But I can see where you're coming from.
You're coming from a mean spirited god-awfull place where I'm just not going.

Quote:

There's no kids in my house, and I reckon you only put them up to take them down and ( meany alert) they're a waste of money.

Nah, you can do a lot more with kids than that.

2Funki4Wheelz · 20-12-2006, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas J Stamp

"There's no kids in my house, and I reckon you only put them up to take them down and ( meany alert) they're a waste of money."
Nah, you can do a lot more with kids than that.

Any recipes?

Donal Quinn · 20-12-2006, 12:20

such bah humbug

no kids in my house except me but there are decorations*

* defined as a single string of 7 euro lights running the length of the living room

Thomas J Stamp · 20-12-2006, 12:20

You really dont want to tempt me on that, just ask Derek.................

Mark Gleeson · 20-12-2006, 12:27

I've got the single string of lights up, the fun police don't like us having lights up its against the rules of occupancy in my place not that that stops us

Not a fan of Christmas

Dave · 20-12-2006, 13:15

Best thing about Christmas is the time off work.

Colm Donoghue · 20-12-2006, 17:33

Insert "what did the romans ever do for us" here.

Oisin88 · 20-12-2006, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

I've got the single string of lights up, the fun police don't like us having lights up its against the rules of occupancy in my
place not that that stops us

Who makes up that kind of rule? I understand why you can't hang clothes out but no christmas lights? I have a tree in my window. I also put up flags occasionally.

Mark Gleeson · 20-12-2006, 18:32

The person making the rules has a christmas tree up

Candles are out as well

The renegades have there lights up and no problems so far

TomB · 20-12-2006, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Funki4Wheelz

I don't do Christmas decorations.

2Funki4Decorations2!

(sorry, that was lame...)

Derek Wheeler · 21-12-2006, 00:27

No kids in my house, but tonnes of decorations. Just look at the kit under my tree!

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Anyway, its a personal thing. I can understand why people don't bother, but in our house (the lovely Louise and I) we do it in recognition of a time of year where you can at least remember, reflect and understand the year that was and fill your home with a festive atmosphere to remind you of whats its really about. No splashing out on clothes, expensive pressies, booze or restaurants.
Christmas is a landmark in the calendar and if you want to do a religious, moral, personal or financially outlandish act, then thats up to you. The most important aspect of it, is to celebrate it in a way that has some true meaning for you as an individual or family. Decorations are only a small part of it, but are important to some. Its optional really.

I'll post a photo of my tree soon. Its really cool.

2Funki4Wheelz · 21-12-2006, 09:24

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Originally Posted by Thomas Bibby

2Funki4Decorations2!

(sorry, that was lame...)

Lovin' it!

20-12-2006, 11:56	#1
2Funki4Wheelz Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portarlington Posts: 397	Christmas Decorations I don't do Christmas decorations. None in the house, no tree, no tinsel, no stockings on the fireplace - the only way you know it's Christmas is by the bits of discarded wrapping paper here and there. There's no kids in my house, and I reckon you only put them up to take them down and ( meany alert) they're a waste of money. I get a lot of grief because of this from friends and neighbours, with one neighbour threatening to break in and put a up tree for me! I'm not bah humbug - I buy pressies, cook turkey & ham, say 'Happy Christmas' to people etc. Anyone out there like me or should I expect a torrent of 'Where's your Christmas spirit' abuse? PS - Bin this thread after Little Christmas please, I also hate Christmas things dragging out for ages. __________________ Customer Service costs nothing... Last edited by 2Funki4Wheelz : 20-12-2006 at 12:12.

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Thomas J Stamp Chairman/Publicity Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Home of Hurling Posts: 2,708	You really dont want to tempt me on that, just ask Derek................. __________________ We are the passengers

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Derek Wheeler Registered user Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kildare Posts: 1,555	No kids in my house, but tonnes of decorations. Just look at the kit under my tree! secrets out. (Where is this? ...is no more) Anyway, its a personal thing. I can understand why people don't bother, but in our house (the lovely Louise and I) we do it in recognition of a time of year where you can at least remember, reflect and understand the year that was and fill your home with a festive atmosphere to remind you of whats its really about. No splashing out on clothes, expensive pressies, booze or restaurants. Christmas is a landmark in the calendar and if you want to do a religious, moral, personal or financially outlandish act, then thats up to you. The most important aspect of it, is to celebrate it in a way that has some true meaning for you as an individual or family. Decorations are only a small part of it, but are important to some. Its optional really. I'll post a photo of my tree soon. Its really cool.

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20-12-2006, 11:59	#2
Mark Hennessy Membership Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maynooth Posts: 1,116	My house also refuses to acknowledge xmas. No kids ( thank god ) so I for one see no need to put any up. There a good few houses around me also without any decorations up.

20-12-2006, 12:20	#5
Donal Quinn Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 267	such bah humbug no kids in my house except me but there are decorations* * defined as a single string of 7 euro lights running the length of the living room

20-12-2006, 12:27	#7
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	I've got the single string of lights up, the fun police don't like us having lights up its against the rules of occupancy in my place not that that stops us Not a fan of Christmas

20-12-2006, 13:15	#8
Dave Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 141	Best thing about Christmas is the time off work.

20-12-2006, 17:33	#9
Colm Donoghue Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 873	Insert "what did the romans ever do for us" here.

20-12-2006, 18:32	#11
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	The person making the rules has a christmas tree up Candles are out as well The renegades have there lights up and no problems so far