tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post116449501988188660..comments2023-11-05T07:32:07.024-05:00Comments on life's journey: open thread commentary-happy contrived holidaysbilliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16206096509976316141noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-73277179555159776772006-12-23T23:07:00.000-05:002006-12-23T23:07:00.000-05:00For years I fretted and procrastinated my way thru...For years I fretted and procrastinated my way thru the holiday season.<br /><br />It wasn't until my husband went to Iraq the first time (in 2003) that I decided that we would forego the major trappings of the holiday. I was inspired by John Grisham's book "Skipping Christmas". We did do a small tree and some small wrapped gifts the day Dad got home around St. Patty's day in 2004, but that was as lavish as Christmas has gotten in 2-3 years.<br /><br />I don't even accept invites to other people's homes on Christmas day...why would I want to add to their holiday drama? <br /><br />We do get into the commercialization of the holiday, but Santa is a REAL fairy tale (a cute story--I had to stop my 5 yo from telling her best friend that Santa wasn't real when she was asked what he was bringing her for Christmas) and Christmas is a special time when Daddy gets to spend a few extra weeks at home (even more weeks since he recently redeployed--2 extra weeks, so he's underfoot for one month), but we don't decorate or try to outdo the Jones' in anyway way, although we do enjoy looking at the Jones' hard work.<br /><br />I kind of feel sorry for everyone I know trying so hard to get in the Christmas spirit. Sometimes you can tell in their voice that there is something else they would rather be doing. I only have a couple of friends that love the "hustle and bustle".<br /><br />I'll be taking advantage of the "free day" and just chilling with my kids.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03031039417582635909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-13113567683228240972006-12-23T06:18:00.000-05:002006-12-23T06:18:00.000-05:00Here, here.....
Cheers to you!Here, here.....<br /><br />Cheers to you!Coffee Messiahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16908162048706236634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-77673252814378134792006-12-22T23:21:00.000-05:002006-12-22T23:21:00.000-05:00I just want to say, as a Christian, that on the wh...I just want to say, as a Christian, that on the whole, I don't see Christmas as a "Christian" holiday at all- how could it be? The main focus seems to be all about buying and selling, which is something that Jesus never promoted or focused upon. I celebrate Christmas, and I worship Christ on that day, but not really more or less than on any other day. <br />By the way, I enjoyed reading your blog.<br />-and Merry Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23768728.post-70959631534157232682006-12-22T12:34:00.000-05:002006-12-22T12:34:00.000-05:00Betmo, If you wanna laugh, check out my new blog. ...Betmo, If you wanna laugh, check out my new blog. Lets just say that Donnie has taken humor to a whole new level! HAHAHA!!! I just got it up, so I have to work on the set up. I think you might like the humor in the name and the post!Donnie McDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119210065776726953noreply@blogger.com