jackr Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Birthdays were not even celebrated or in any way acknowledged. Some of the neices and nephews were not even aware of their birthday. Stroll on! Do some of you like live in the woods? We keep it mellow--personally can't stand all the hype/commercialism/baby carols in malls etc--but if one has kids and doesn't make an effort for them on the day... well, double Edited December 25, 2013 by jackr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmebike Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I don't do nothing at Christmas So if you don't do nothing, what is it that you do mod? You have clearly stated that it is nothing that you do not do, so c'mon, what do you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtsabai Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 xmas is ok, good time for parties, except now the cops have roadblocks everywhere and want to stick dirty Breathalyzers in your face whether you have had a drink, no drink or too many drinks. I liked xmas when my kids were small, out of the mountains and down to the in-laws in the city, early morning rise and shine at 0 dark thirty (often with a hangover from the party the night before), son, daughter, nieces, nephews, wrapping paper everywhere, big smiles, laughter, and the Colonel's famous 'bloody Mary'. Nothing religious about it, the Colonel of Jewish decent, me of southern baptist and none of us ever entered the door of a religious facility or wanted to after we reached the age where the brain actually functioned. A different aspect was when I was still a "two week millionaire" down in Pattaya. As best I remember the most 'fun' I ever had at xmas, especially after kids grown, etc. Loved it. We don't do xmas here, although I did get xmas cards this am from the wife and kids. Ah now New Year is a different story. I like xmas here much more than I did in the states, even with the creeping commercialization. I don't see the nutty religion aspect of it here like it is back in the states. I just wish they would ban that damned Jingle Bells! Happy Holidays to all except the right wing troglodyte fringe crowd, to you-BAH HUMBUG! Copied from my post to the other xmas thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon467367354 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Birthdays were not even celebrated or in any way acknowledged. Some of the neices and nephews were not even aware of their birthday. Stroll on! Do some of you like live in the woods? We keep it mellow--personally can't stand all the hype/commercialism/baby carols in malls etc--but if one has kids and doesn't make an effort for them on the day... well, double Thailand has taken care of that, it's called Children's Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcomer71 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 For us is a day like another, except for the gift openings under the tree tonight. Me and my wife are working, my kids goes to school... Sure it's not a traditional Christmas as it had been in my childhood, but still keep a little joy for today. And if it makes the kids happy for gifts, so it's still a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeichen Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Everyone should read "Gift of the Magi" by O'henry, then you would understand why Christmas is such a wonderful thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozyjon Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Today is Christmas day in Sydney, i am with my family, sister, and her three daughters, she is divorced from husband and our family is small but the others family is huge so the Christmas thing is really big,, i got up today and went down for a heart starter coffee but the kids were busily opening more presents that they had gathered from i don't know where, the house every Christmas looks like a toy store, more presents than they need,, then i think of all the needy children in the small villages i have been in and think what a waste of money, then later in the year my sister asks me if i can give her money for school uniforms or school shoes or school books or for school activities, so i think back on all the stupid broken toys lying around not being used,, i don't really like Christmas because of the useless spending when there are so many needy people out there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1989 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Kids would really enjoy celebrating with all the traditional ways of celebration. However, parents should also be responsible enough to educate their kids of why this why that of all the symbols used in Christmas. Then maybe tomorrow, your kids will no longer believe in Christmas and instead celebrate the Ark Day during December! Mind enlightened! Christmas is a total hoax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istinspring Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Celebrate only NY! \o/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 recycler, on 25 Dec 2013 - 10:08, said:Jesus died a long time ago and god doesn't exist, so what was christmas about? Did anybody asked the opinion of a Moslem on Christian issues??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Do you deprive your children from muslim, hindu, buddhist, jewish, ........, celebrations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaykk Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Why spoil a good thing. I cost me nothing to keep my mouth closed about X mas. I know how much I do spoil my daughter, no need to shell out more giving's . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCFC Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Depriving Children of Christmas,is taking away part of their childhood. And just because you are a miserable old skinflint. And did you ever read Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" ? Agreed. You are also denying kids the chance to experience part of your own culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Our neughbours just called around with gifts ,Bhuddists every one , glad we put the decorations and the tree up now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Christmas is for kids, no kids no Christmas trees and decorations needed. Just the spirit, smiles, and good times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I love Christmas, and it's sad to read all the negative comments about what a pain in the butt it is, or how annoying it is, or what a waste of money it is etc. Christmas is about giving, not getting. I feel sorry for you guys that squeak about having to spend a little time thinking of others or whining about dropping a few bucks on someone besides yourselves. Seem like nothing but a bunch of selfish pikers to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I love Christmas, and it's sad to read all the negative comments about what a pain in the butt it is, or how annoying it is, or what a waste of money it is etc. Christmas is about giving, not getting. I feel sorry for you guys that squeak about having to spend a little time thinking of others or whining about dropping a few bucks on someone besides yourselves. Seem like nothing but a bunch of selfish pikers to me. I don't need a christian party to think about others or spend a few bucks. I do it the whole year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 It looks like a lot of Thai's get into the Christmas sprit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Been in LOS for 9 years, this is the first Christmas we've celebrated. I think my "just turned" 4 year old can really understand/enjoy it for the first time and also my mother is here...she loves Christmas. watching him open his presents this morning was very special thing. Personally I have a lot of problems with Christmas and even more with Christians, (I come from a Catholic family) my favorite decoration is a stuffed Santa crucified on a cross, but if I dig into my memories I frickin loved it when I was a kid. I can't deprive my son of that. I think you have to put away your personal baggage and take the trip with them otherwise your a bit of a hypocrite and selfish in the overall experience of Christmas your life. It's a metaphor for the rest of your parenting. I don't understand if you have a problem with Christians and Christmas then surely you are a hypocrite celebrating it. I used to love smoking cigarettes and hashish when I was the same age as my 11 year old daughter. Should I introduce them to her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkgooner Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Been in LOS for 9 years, this is the first Christmas we've celebrated. I think my "just turned" 4 year old can really understand/enjoy it for the first time and also my mother is here...she loves Christmas. watching him open his presents this morning was very special thing. Personally I have a lot of problems with Christmas and even more with Christians, (I come from a Catholic family) my favorite decoration is a stuffed Santa crucified on a cross, but if I dig into my memories I frickin loved it when I was a kid. I can't deprive my son of that. I think you have to put away your personal baggage and take the trip with them otherwise your a bit of a hypocrite and selfish in the overall experience of Christmas your life. It's a metaphor for the rest of your parenting. I don't understand if you have a problem with Christians and Christmas then surely you are a hypocrite celebrating it.I used to love smoking cigarettes and hashish when I was the same age as my 11 year old daughter. Should I introduce them to her? What...the...<deleted>......did you just compare a child celebrating Christmas to a kid smoking hash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquis22 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I just went to the local orphanage and threw a handful of lollies over the fence and yelled out " Merry Xmas Son" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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