Post by Honeylioness on Nov 26, 2011 19:11:07 GMT -5
azmom - Dec 19, 2011, 11:16am
SES[/b]- and second I saw a post from SS that I thought would make a fun conversation question here on this thread (SS I didn't think you would mind if I stole it from you) her post said "Confession time: I have never made a gingerbread house. What "essential" traditions have you skipped? #marthastewartiamnot" and I'll add "what "essential" traditions have you skipped because they are not financially wise?"
My Confessions:I used to take my kids to take pictures with Santa every year (because we did when I was a kid) and they cost an arm and a leg for 1-5x7. After taking control of our spending habits we no longer purchase the picture but we still take the kids to see him. I used to buy everyone under the sun a Christmas present (the very thoughtful generous kind) but now we just cook a feast and have everyone over for food, dessert and a good time AND I just saw It's a Wonderful Life for the first time this year AND I have NEVER seen a Miracle on 34st.
red_sleigh - Dec 19, 2011, 3:41pm
azmom -[/b] It's A Wonderful Life is one of my favorite traditions. It's usually what I wrap gifts too. Blue isn't as into stuff like that, thinks Christmas music is corny unless it's instrumental only, isn't into cheesy Christmas movies... I keep calling him the Grinch. I get that he doesn't love it like I do, but it seriously rains on my parade and is making me not enjoy Christmas as much (somehow this was never an issue before this year). I'm already not going to see my family this year, the least he can do is watch Rudolph with me. Sorry. Feeling a bit resentful about it this year, probably just because I won't be seeing my Christmas-loving mom this year.
Honeylioness- 24 Dec 2011 at 12:00pm
I actually gave this quite a bit of thought. One of the things I came up with is that what is "essential" varies greatly from region to region, and family to family. In my family there is ONE thing that my grandfather did every year which I have not done in many years - and I do feel bad about it. Partly because I always liked it and I have the materials. Not sure why, aside from time, I haven't done it in many years.
Each year Papa (my grandfather's nick name) got out his collection of over 100 small glass and mercury glass balls in a wide variety of colors. They ranged in size from a pea to a walnut. Each had a a strand of thread tied to the top in varying lengths. He would then tape each thread to the ceiling of the dining room. When I was a kid I thought it was magical how they seemed to "float" - especially at night when the lights were low and the candles were lit. I have his collection of balls still with their strings attached, and a large box of tiny pins. I just have never put them up. I should make that a Must Do for next year.
SES[/b]- and second I saw a post from SS that I thought would make a fun conversation question here on this thread (SS I didn't think you would mind if I stole it from you) her post said "Confession time: I have never made a gingerbread house. What "essential" traditions have you skipped? #marthastewartiamnot" and I'll add "what "essential" traditions have you skipped because they are not financially wise?"
My Confessions:I used to take my kids to take pictures with Santa every year (because we did when I was a kid) and they cost an arm and a leg for 1-5x7. After taking control of our spending habits we no longer purchase the picture but we still take the kids to see him. I used to buy everyone under the sun a Christmas present (the very thoughtful generous kind) but now we just cook a feast and have everyone over for food, dessert and a good time AND I just saw It's a Wonderful Life for the first time this year AND I have NEVER seen a Miracle on 34st.
red_sleigh - Dec 19, 2011, 3:41pm
azmom -[/b] It's A Wonderful Life is one of my favorite traditions. It's usually what I wrap gifts too. Blue isn't as into stuff like that, thinks Christmas music is corny unless it's instrumental only, isn't into cheesy Christmas movies... I keep calling him the Grinch. I get that he doesn't love it like I do, but it seriously rains on my parade and is making me not enjoy Christmas as much (somehow this was never an issue before this year). I'm already not going to see my family this year, the least he can do is watch Rudolph with me. Sorry. Feeling a bit resentful about it this year, probably just because I won't be seeing my Christmas-loving mom this year.
Honeylioness- 24 Dec 2011 at 12:00pm
"Confession time: I have never made a gingerbread house. What "essential" traditions have you skipped? "marthastewartiamnot" and I'll add "what "essential" traditions have you skipped because they are not financially wise?"
I actually gave this quite a bit of thought. One of the things I came up with is that what is "essential" varies greatly from region to region, and family to family. In my family there is ONE thing that my grandfather did every year which I have not done in many years - and I do feel bad about it. Partly because I always liked it and I have the materials. Not sure why, aside from time, I haven't done it in many years.
Each year Papa (my grandfather's nick name) got out his collection of over 100 small glass and mercury glass balls in a wide variety of colors. They ranged in size from a pea to a walnut. Each had a a strand of thread tied to the top in varying lengths. He would then tape each thread to the ceiling of the dining room. When I was a kid I thought it was magical how they seemed to "float" - especially at night when the lights were low and the candles were lit. I have his collection of balls still with their strings attached, and a large box of tiny pins. I just have never put them up. I should make that a Must Do for next year.