How do you celebrate holidays?
As kids, we had nice, pleasant Christmases. As a grown-up, I’ve certainly had some fun times with friends….
Holidays got lost when I lived overseas, but it was no hardship.
Now, back in the UK, I find that I enjoy the ambience around Christmas. The effort some people go to putting up copious amount of lights on their houses. Maybe a Santa on the roof and a reindeer in the garden. It always makes me smile, and the kids must love it!
Christmas music in the shops drives some folk mad, but I don’t mind doing at all. I enjoy the food without the dead turkey on my plate. The mince pies and fruit cake, and even the brussels sprouts.
Getting remembered with a Christmas card and maybe a little note is lovely. But that’s where it ends, because I’d prefer to be home me in my pj’s and Patch in his elf jumper eating pizza.
The worst bit? When they find out you’re spending the day alone. I really want to say ‘ stand back and please take your pity with you’. I get to thinking that their ‘concern’ is really about them? Folk who haven’t done a solitary day like that. Do they fear it? Or secretly wish they could indulge in such peace?
The day that is special to me is New Year’s … and all that has to offer. Now that’s worthy of celebration!
IN THE BOOMER PIGEON HOLE? 
I think it’s great that you’re able to enjoy the festivities and ambience of the holidays, Joey, even if the traditional celebrations don’t appeal to you. And I absolutely agree with you about the importance of New Year’s as a time to reflect and celebrate.
I love the fact that you’ve found your own way to enjoy the holidays, and that you don’t feel the need to conform to the traditional expectations. And the fact that you’re able to see the beauty and joy in things like Christmas lights and festive music is really lovely.
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Hello. Thank you for reading my post and taking the time to drop in and comment. Have yourself a good day x
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I love spending Christmas alone with Heff. Peace and quiet and not a shop in sight open! Lovely post Joey 🧡
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Thanks Mae..its amazingly peaceful isn’t it? All that chaos going on elsewhere…..xxx
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Heart touching blog
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Hey, Sunil..Thank you so much. Very kind of you to say so. Best wishes x
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One time I spent a Thanksgiving day alone. Made a small turkey breast with all the trimmings and just watched all the Thanksgiving things like the New York Macy’s parade. It was wonderful!
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