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Post by rescuewriter on Nov 21, 2011 15:52:53 GMT -5
At one time, I loved Christmas. Back when I was married and thought I'd eventually have kids so I could continue traditions from my childhood or establish my own new traditions. But I ended up not being able to have children and also ended up divorced. Now, as bad as it sounds to say, I'm a bit more jaded about Christmas. I do have family back in Ohio (I currently live in NY) but don't often go home--mostly because my siblings kinda have their own lives and I end up feeling like an interloper. Even though I know they love me and welcome me.
I do often end up going to a friend's house for Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas dinner and they always request that I bring dessert because they know I like to bake. It's nice. Just not the big family gatherings I'd grown so used to as a kid.
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Post by booklover on Nov 21, 2011 21:30:12 GMT -5
When I was little, we used to have a lot of family for Thanksgiving, but now most of those have passed away or in a few cases moved away. Now it's just me and my brother -- my other brother is off with his in-laws. But one tradition that I always do are pumpkin pies; I think that my brother would disown me if I didn't make them. Can't stand store bought ones.
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Post by lissy on Nov 22, 2011 5:43:31 GMT -5
At one time, I loved Christmas. Back when I was married and thought I'd eventually have kids so I could continue traditions from my childhood or establish my own new traditions. But I ended up not being able to have children and also ended up divorced. Now, as bad as it sounds to say, I'm a bit more jaded about Christmas. I do have family back in Ohio (I currently live in NY) but don't often go home--mostly because my siblings kinda have their own lives and I end up feeling like an interloper. Even though I know they love me and welcome me. I do often end up going to a friend's house for Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas dinner and they always request that I bring dessert because they know I like to bake. It's nice. Just not the big family gatherings I'd grown so used to as a kid. I think the nostalgia for the Christmasses you had as a child is something a lot of people can identify with. We always used to visit cousins or grandparents, or they would come to visit us, when I was a child. Once we'd all grown up and everyone was off doing different things, it stopped being like the Christmasses I remember. After a while, it feels like you're trying to re-create something that's been and gone. I hope you enjoy your Christmas whatever it holds. <hug> |
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Post by sweetlikemeli on Nov 23, 2011 2:52:40 GMT -5
At one time, I loved Christmas. Back when I was married and thought I'd eventually have kids so I could continue traditions from my childhood or establish my own new traditions. But I ended up not being able to have children and also ended up divorced. Now, as bad as it sounds to say, I'm a bit more jaded about Christmas. I do have family back in Ohio (I currently live in NY) but don't often go home--mostly because my siblings kinda have their own lives and I end up feeling like an interloper. Even though I know they love me and welcome me. I do often end up going to a friend's house for Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas dinner and they always request that I bring dessert because they know I like to bake. It's nice. Just not the big family gatherings I'd grown so used to as a kid. I hope you enjoy your Christmas whatever it holds. <hug>  .@rescuewriter remember you can create new traditions mixed in with a bit of old & new...but do it your way.....what makes you happy is what counts.....  |
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Post by mandyblue on Nov 23, 2011 12:49:41 GMT -5
I would like to wish all our USA fans on this board a very happy thankgiving day for tomorrow don't eat to much.
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Post by Musicfreak on Nov 23, 2011 12:51:43 GMT -5
I would like to wish all our USA fans on this board a very happy thankgiving day for tomorrow don't eat to much. No promises. In fact, I'm going to come out and say right now, I'll be stuffing myself! 2 Thanksgiving dinners, diet who? |
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Post by ls on Nov 23, 2011 19:14:01 GMT -5
Gonna follow mandy's footsteps here and wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American members! A lot of you won't be on tomorrow, so have fun, stay safe whether you're at home or travelling, and stuff yourselves to the limit! |
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Post by darksea on Nov 23, 2011 20:19:20 GMT -5
I'll probably be here all day tomorrow. If I don't go up to the mountains and do some work at my grandparent's place.
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Post by Diana on Nov 23, 2011 20:41:27 GMT -5
I'll be around too, in between cooking duties.
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Post by Diana on Nov 23, 2011 20:42:38 GMT -5
I'll be around too, in between cooking duties.
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Post by beadmeup on Nov 23, 2011 23:26:10 GMT -5
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all who celebrate this holiday.
My sister-in-law is doing the cooking this year; so it will be a day of family, food and football!!!
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Post by sweetlikemeli on Nov 24, 2011 1:56:15 GMT -5
I would like to wish all of you who celebrate Thanksgiving...A Very Happy Thanksgiving may the day be filled with family, friends, food, lots of alcohol & lots of fun....
So enjoy my friends.....
Cheers
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Post by lissy on Nov 24, 2011 5:06:29 GMT -5
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Post by twassbrake on Nov 24, 2011 5:11:54 GMT -5
Happy Thanksgiving!All of you a happy Thanksgiving. I wish for everyone of you to share it with your loved ones. Share and laugh, spread the love ..... and of course stuff yourself up good with food and drinks!
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Post by goldberry on Nov 24, 2011 12:17:01 GMT -5
Happy Thanksgiving!
Just listening to the only traditional Thanksgiving song I know, "Alice's Restaurant" by Arlo Guthrie. After that I will be heading off to my sister's house in Queens. I just have to pick up some cupcakes, which have become our traditional dessert.
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