Christmas things you miss

[Moodyman]

This thread is a great reminder of how important families are and how empty it can feel without our loved ones. Make the most of precious time.

 

[Lullabelle]

This is my 3rd Christmas without mum, it doesn't seem to be getting any easier so to all those still missing loved ones at this time of year

 

[Dayvo]

Playing silly games with my brother and sister.

Hunt the thimble: I introduced it to Norway - it only lasted one Christmas.

Going out with my mates (a few of whom are no longer around) and being with family, cousins, grandparents.

Don't miss dry-retching Christmas morning and trying not to attract my parents' attention.

Going for a long walk with my family and dog after eating too much dinner.

 

[Dayvo]

I miss the feeling of a giant Maltese.

 

[nickyboy]

I miss how exciting Christmas was as a kid. It was so difficult waiting for the school term to end and then waiting days until Christmas. I think everyone gets to a certain age where Christmas just loses that special feeling. I held on to it for years but by 13/14 I'd lost the magic.

GOAB

One of our kids has Down's. The great thing is that even though he's 20 he is 100% a believer in Santa. So we still do the tray with mince pie etc and he's so excited on Xmas morning. So this keep Xmas going for us

Not sure what I miss but I'll tell you what I don't miss. Being dragged to church on Xmas morning by my religious mother for the "Childrens' Service". All I wanted to do was ride my new bike or play Buckaroo

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

Maltesers too if predictive text would behave

 

[nickyboy]

Maltesers too if predictive text would behave

Whatever floats your Maltese boat I guess

 

[Lullabelle]

Seeing kids out on their new bikes is a rare sight these days. I know times have changed but being outside in the fresh air would do a lot of kids the world of good.

 

[Dayvo]

Maltesers too if predictive text would behave

Pink or brown?

Is it a coincidence that his name is 'Drago'?

 

[Dayvo]

Seeing kids out on their new bikes is a rare sight these days. I know times have changed but being outside in the fresh air would do a lot of kids the world of good.

A lot of adults, too.

 

[Lullabelle]

A lot of adults, too.

True. We went out for a walk earlier,1 cyclist, 1 child on a bike, a couple of dog walkers and that was it. When I was a kid we all took the dog for a walk and us 3 kids ran around the fields enjoying the freedom and siiliness

 

[Dayvo]

True. We went out for a walk earlier,1 cyclist, 1 child on a bike, a couple of dog walkers and that was it. When I was a kid we all took the dog for a walk and us 3 kids ran around the fields enjoying the freedom and siiliness

My misses and her daughter have just left for a long walk in the forest. I'm staying put.

But I soon have three months of sun and exercise to make up for Christmas 'relaxing'.

 

[Tin Pot]

We're you brought up in the same house as me.

We often had other families living with us, so it would not surprise me.

Still, we're in the present now - have a happy one, and good luck for he new year

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Peace & quiet

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

Pink or brown?

Is it a coincidence that his name is 'Drago'?

I'm thinking of little round chocolates, but whatever floats your boat