Social Media Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Just wondering how people celebrate their Christmas here in Thailand. Has it faded and become just another day ? Do you still make an effort and put up a Christmas tree and lights ? Maybe you have kids or Grand kids and keep it going for them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 It's just another day, the kids still go to school, the post still gets delivered. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted October 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2022 Madam always wants a tree and flashing lights despite being Buddhist. The 25th is a Sunday this year so I won't be working. We usually have party on the closest Sunday for family and villagers who are not scared of the fat farang ???? Food and alcohol of course but no religious stuff. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 13 minutes ago, BritManToo said: It's just another day, the kids still go to school, the post still gets delivered. Have to say my daughter does not go to school on a sunday !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 We start to decorate the day after we celebrate Thanksgiving here after the Turkey has been eaten and I pull out the decorations. I have a 6' tall fake tree that has lights, and we decorate it while listening to Christmas music streaming from my Amazon Echo and Bang & Olufsen Speakers. The GF loves to deck the hall's with all of the Christmas spirit she has learned over the years. We will have a Christmas Ham this year, which I will order from Villa and have Scalloped Potatoes, green bean salad and homemade applesauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Have to say my daughter does not go to school on a sunday !!! Some people are anti Christmas, much like Ebenezer Scrooge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I hope for the good old times like before Covid. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: I hope for the good old times like before Covid. Please stop posting pictures of my ex-wives. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 I'm on count down from my 8 year old after two failed visits from Santa he wants to see much improvement post covid with a stack of sack busting presents and Santa says yes!! although Mrs Santa is still hesitant quoting how much! and Oh my God often ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said: Some people are anti Christmas, much like Ebenezer Scrooge. Especially the ones who do not mention what CHRISTmas is/was all about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 16 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Especially the ones who do not mention what CHRISTmas is/was all about. It is the reason for the Season, celebrating the birth and the 3 wise men, along with my son's namesake Joseph, and my Mothers namesake Mary..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Same as any other Sunday. BBQ by the pool then get on the beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaxdan Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Our 7 year old grandson lives with us and has been asking me "Dad, is it Christmas yet" for most of this year! We do have a small tree that goes up every year. And we normally have a small party in the evening for close friends and family. But we don't eat traditional fair such as roast turkey or figgy pudding. Although, this year I'm considering having a go at baking some mince pies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said: Some people are anti Christmas, much like Ebenezer Scrooge. Regardless of being anti christmas or not its a bit rough on the kid having to go to school on a sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 minute ago, Ralf001 said: Regardless of being anti christmas or not its a bit rough on the kid having to go to school on a sunday. Exactly, but if they want to get ahead..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) Same as last year, non-existent. If it wasn't for the music and in the news or on the forum I wouldn't know it was Christmas. Since they stopped selling Butterballs here, it's not even a festive occasion. Although a good reminder for me to make a batch of eggnog. Just another day, as are all Christian holidays. Stopped celebrating Christmas when the daughter asked me if Santa Claus was real. She screwed herself out of future gifts. No God ... No Santa Claus, just me, I am both in your world ???? Edited October 29, 2022 by KhunLA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RmcaIssan Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, BritManToo said: It's just another day, the kids still go to school, the post still gets delivered. Stil waiting for a birthday card sent from the UK in May !!!! Regarding Christmas ...I put lights up and always try and find a good Christmas dinner .. listen to Christmas songs and watch Christmas movies ...brings back great memories .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted October 29, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, KannikaP said: Especially the ones who do not mention what CHRISTmas is/was all about. I thought it was the celebration of a 15 year old girl giving birth to the son of a sexual deviant. In any other similar topic you'd all want the guy hanged and the kid aborted! Edited October 29, 2022 by BritManToo 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 12 minutes ago, RmcaIssan said: Stil waiting for a birthday card sent from the UK in May !!!! Regarding Christmas ...I put lights up and always try and find a good Christmas dinner .. listen to Christmas songs and watch Christmas movies ...brings back great memories .. My one and only Christmas tradition will be watching National Lampoons Christmas Vacation Cousin Eddie is a national treasure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 11 minutes ago, BritManToo said: I thought it was the celebration of a 15 year old girl giving birth to the son of a sexual deviant. In any other similar topic you'd all want the guy hanged! She could have been stoned back then yet it was acceptable to marry young as life expectancy was not all that great.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 25 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: She could have been stoned back then yet it was acceptable to marry young as life expectancy was not all that great.... Did the Jewish people stone adulterers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Did the Jewish people stone adulterers? Yep What is the punishment for adultery in Judaism? In Jewish law, the offense of adultery is considered very severe and deserving of punishment. The biblical punishment for women who committed adultery intentionally, in the presence of witnesses, after having been admonished, was death (Leviticus 20:10).Sep 12, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonJoe Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 (edited) 56 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: Yep What is the punishment for adultery in Judaism? In Jewish law, the offense of adultery is considered very severe and deserving of punishment. The biblical punishment for women who committed adultery intentionally, in the presence of witnesses, after having been admonished, was death (Leviticus 20:10).Sep 12, 2019 But not for the guy who had to be seen to have 4.cked her? Edited October 29, 2022 by KannikaP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Our family go out to a Thai restaurant nothing special and enjoy the dinner with some alcohol If we are in Bangkok could go to a Christmas western restaurant and enjoy western food fair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: It is the reason for the Season, celebrating the birth and the 3 wise men, along with my son's namesake Joseph, and my Mothers namesake Mary..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Back in old Blighty belts are being tightened and ASDA has come up with a way celebrate Christmas without pushing the boat out during these economic times. Some might even be able to use hot water !! Me, will probably treat the gf to a meal at Yayoi . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 16 hours ago, Black Ops said: Just wondering how people celebrate their Christmas here in Thailand. Usual Christmas day dinner and party, around 25-30 friends and family, mostly Westerners. Kids playing and having fun. Adults eating, drinking, then making complete teets of ourselves after 4-5 hours. Mark will probably cause a fight around 10pm, Louise vomiting in the toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Bit weird this year. Mrs G is flying to Thailand later in November for a month, she actually lands back home on Dec 25th. Not sure if I can actually be bothered to even decorate the house just for myself, and when she lands on the 25th she's gonna be so jetlagged the only thing she gonna want to do is sleep. Not a big Ho Ho Ho kinda guy, so I'll probably go to Denver for a couple of days prior to Christmas to be with my daughter, son and his gf. I guess I just con them into buying the old man dinner at a fancy restaurant to make me feel better lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 On 10/29/2022 at 12:33 PM, BritManToo said: It's just another day, the kids still go to school, the post still gets delivered. Every Christmas for me in LOS was also just another day. Christmas is for families with kids IMO, and I had none. Wife didn't care about it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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