tuky Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I personally have no attachement to xmas, but I want my children to know about it, hence we have a tree and will swap a couple of presents. This is because I want my kids to know about my customs, I am hoping that they will want to study in Australia when they are old enough, so therefore I want them to know all that they need to know seeing as they are half aussie. What do you all do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK1972 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 We usually have a tree and exchange gifts on Xmas morning with family and relatives who spend their Xmas in Thailand. Pretty fun considering Xmas is not recognised as a holiday in TH.........and the Muslim countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia do......go figure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake7 Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Where do you get your tree from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted November 22, 2004 Author Share Posted November 22, 2004 Where do you get your tree from? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I brought one along from Oz...do not know where to get one here. Anyone with any ideas where to buy a tree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuchok Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Lotus in CM have them..plastic jobbies with lights etc. I'm off tonite to buy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I personally have no attachement to xmas, but I want my children to know about it, hence we have a tree and will swap a couple of presents.What do you all do? Get pissed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Malaysia and Indonesia both have significant Christian minorities...north Sumatra and Sulaweisi in Indo are predominately Christian as is former province E. Timor (portugese influence). I had two Christian girlfriends in Indo...not at the same time, of course...quite different than the muslim girls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor John Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I personally have no attachement to xmas, but I want my children to know about it, hence we have a tree and will swap a couple of presents.What do you all do? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Get pissed! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yep, get absolutely Slaughtered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorFart Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I think the Thais are catching on to the idea of Christmas. It won't be long until its a holiday there too. Tukyleith, I'd make it a special day for your kids. Take them out of school for the day and spoil them rotten. Make it a special day for them first and foremost. This is what a friend of mine does. He lives in Tak and takes them to CM for Christmas to join in the festivities with other Westerners. Cultural identity is important especially if they are going to be educated in the West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I had two Christian girlfriends in Indo...not at the same time, of course...quite different than the muslim girls... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Used to know a couple of very nice Catholic B.Gs in Pattaya but they kept trying to take me to 12-0 Clock mass on Sunday mornings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
think_too_mut Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I think the Thais are catching on to the idea of Christmas. It won't be long until its a holiday there too.Tukyleith, I'd make it a special day for your kids. Take them out of school for the day and spoil them rotten. Make it a special day for them first and foremost. This is what a friend of mine does. He lives in Tak and takes them to CM for Christmas to join in the festivities with other Westerners. Cultural identity is important especially if they are going to be educated in the West. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> IMO, not much trouble with that. People enjoy the mood, never mind it's not their religion. BKK is decorated for Xmas surpisingly well. In Japan, shops and departments stores, it was all up 30th of October. Spectacular. Inside and outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockstar Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 Ba humbug. Says Scrooge McDuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 The children are at school and will get their presents at the New Year. I may have dinner with a few friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toastwars Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I'm going home for turkey and all the trimmings, I will post the xmas day movies for everyone so you can have a "virtual" xmas with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sua yai Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Being quarter Norwegian, I go to a Danish restaurant in town on the 24th and take out open sandwiches. The herrings go down a treat with scnapps. Don't know about the 25th. Will have to start asking around to find out who's doing Xmas meals. Possibly the two of us will attend one. The 24th is more important for me. Best Xmas over here was a few years ago when friends who had a restaurant/bar introduced a swear box around Oct time. 10 Baht a hit, or you could just buy "a day ticket" for 100 Baht and swear along to your heart's content. About 15 of us were contributing. Money raised allowed the Norwegians to make the sandwiches on the 24th and we all had a traditional meal on the 25th, including a big stilton and a couple of bottles of port. Anything will involve lots of booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Last couple of years I have found myself cooking turkeys by the dozen for local supermarkets. This year I will only be cooking one but expect to be entertaining about twenty, Thai and Farang to a five+ course meal with wines, brandies and port.. Father Christmas always comes to visit the little ones, and presents are under the tree to be opened after lunch. Lots of booze and a very relaxed, genial time is had by all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Get pissed! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Only if Christmas Day falls on Monday to Friday. Or the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonthaya Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 No xmass for us, it's like any other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockstar Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 No xmass for us, it's like any other day. Bummer! Its a good excuse to get pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spee Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 I personally have no attachement to xmas, but I want my children to know about it, hence we have a tree and will swap a couple of presents.What do you all do? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Leith & Tuky, I had catholicism shoved down my throat so early in life that I ran away from being a devotee of it quite a while ago. But I think the holiday has evolved to a point where the original unitarian roots are but a small part of the holiday. I think there is a lot your kids can learn besides the religious aspects. For example, they can learn the practice that it is better to give than receive. Or that it is a time of year to remember to be charitable (not only then but throughout the year). Or that it is a time of year to reflect and realize how fortunate they are compared to some people in other parts of the world. Obviously these are heavy concepts for little ones to grasp. But there is always a way to show them a little bit at a time in simple terms. As for me and what I will do, I think it is a time to share not only gifts, but company, companionship and experiences. I'll be spending most of my time on airplanes, going to see my mom & dad who aren't well, then to go to a wedding (also a mini-family reunion) and then to Japan and Thailand to see my fiancee' and her family. Also, it is time to give thanks to the universal spirits who have helped me to survive and thrive in another good year. It's not all quaint and innocent with me either. I'll probably toss back quite a few partying with friends and family, and also try to relax and have a good time. Best to you and yours, as well as everyone else in TVF. Cheers, Spee สพี Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 This year I'll be at work over Christmas & New Years so no booze and frivolity here...bummer! But, me & the missus will be returning to LOS in early January where I intend to make up for all the deprivation! Hope y'all have a very good Holiday Season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 I like your thoughts Spee and too all others for whatever reason if possible it's a time to reflect and be charitable. good luck to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Spee, Thanks for reminding me about the real reasons for X-mas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Burrito Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Myself, the missus and 'Lil Burrito will be stateside enjoying the love and warmth of my family there. It will be an exceptionally great time. Looking forward to it very much indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konangrit Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I'm not a Christian and have no kids, so guess I'll just use it as an excuse to get pissed with friends. Will probably stop off for a Big Mac meal for Xmas dinner. Bah Humbug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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