The X-Mas thing...

punkofnice

Christmas means nothing to me. I have no abiding, cosy, childhood memories of it.

I don't buy presents or cards....I have to be reminded.

I feel a bit weird. People are celebrating and saying: 'I'm feeling christmassy.'

As for me...determined I shall beeeeee......ooops sorry, old habits.............as for me, I feel nothing,

christmas means nothing to me. It's a day off work. Annoying songs being played...the same old songs each year that drove me insane when I was a JW drone. Crap TV with people dressed up in red.

Sorry, I just can't fit in. Must be my watchtower and awake(tm) college education!!!

nicolaou

Don't worry Punk', you can be our Xmas Grinch. Merry Christmas mate!

punkofnice

I was 50 years of age when I left the filthy, disgusting, cult. I guess I'm not in the habit.

Ucantnome

I feel similarly. I don't like the decorations, most I find garish. The crowds. Best Christmas day was one year we done gardening and had a big bonfire.

punkofnice

Ucant - I know a lot of it is rooted in childhood memories............I have none.

The only memories I have are things like visiting my grandmothers house after Christmas with the other relatives there and feeling nervous in case I should give some impression I might have liked to receive a Christmas gift and then I would be in big trouble. Or going in field service on Christmas day. Fun.

punkofnice

I always refused to go on the failed misery on xmas day. Some JWs were really gung ho about it saying: "We'll find the people at home!" Yes, I get that, but there's a line between being 'zealous for pure worship(TM)' and being a pain in the toukis.

KateWild

Sorry you're feeling like this Punk. I felt the same at Halloween. I feel you. You are usually so motivating and upbeat.

Take care Punky

Thinking of you

Kate xx

punkofnice

Thanks Kate.

I think the joy of chrismas for many is rooted in childhood memory. I have none.

My only memory is; 'Do more for Jehovah(tm).'

stan livedeath

i'm off to spend christmas with my d/f son and family--including my 7 month old grandson.

ive gone totally overboard with prezzies for them--i can just about lift this sack---

The X-Mas thing...

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