Published on 12, July, 2020
It's nearly Christmas and I've read a few things that most of us dislike about Christmas...loads of people in busy shops and towns...bright lights...loud music and for me the worst is the visiting relatives. I love all my relatives but at Christmas it's so much going on and so much to process I can't cope with them. There's so much happening at Christmas time it's a lot to process and deal with and it lasts such a long time. We're going Christmas shopping next weekend *gulp* so I've got to try and prepare myself for this.
But the point of this thread isn't to look at the negatives it's to look at the positives...the things we DO like about Christmas...
What do you like about Christmas?
I'm a big music fan and I love Christmas music, when it's played quietly OC. One of my favourite things is sitting by the Christmas tree, my earphones in, listening to Christmas music.
I also love to watch Christmas films. I like being in my bed, snuggled up under my duvet with my bears watching my fave Christmas films.
Other than that there's not really a lot I like about Christmas lololol
What do I like about Christmas?
The annual Christmas Tree Festival in an ancient local Parish Church - I was christened in that church, so I feel a lifelong association...
Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve (same church). As a child I was obliged to be in the church choir - part of my mother's 'fitting in' endeavors... I actually liked doing that, there weren't many of us, I like singing, and the choir was led by my music teacher at school, who was really nice. I remember practicing for Christmas services- and Midnight Mass in particular, it has a set order, so it was reliable and had all the best songs...
Christmas Lights, always loved them, pretty and strangely comforting. And because they're temporary, which makes them special.
Long walks with my lovely dog!
Being able to shut the doors for a couple of weeks and see absolutely nobody, if I want....
I am always invited, for mince pies, by an old school... friend? I suppose so. He's a G.P. now.
I generally decline, as it seems simpler not to.
Christmas company doesn't interest me much, if at all!
I've never been to Midnight Mass. I think I'd enjoy it.
My Grandma brought me up to believe in God. Atheism is a belief I acquired as an adult. So. I'm torn.
I'm not sure I'm an atheist either - just not religious.
Human belief in omnipotent forces and the power of prayer is both old and universal - who's to say it isn't so?
In my really dark and low moments, I pray to God. So can I really say that I'm an Atheist?It probably won't be this year that I go to church.
That is a really wholesome part of the movie. And tbh I think kids watching it need to see it because of how many of us thought a person looked scary and didn't give them a chance. It's not good to close yourself off to people just because they look ways outside of our comfort zone.
I like the bit at the end as well where you see he's patched things up with his son and he's hugging his granddaughter it's so sweet.
I always hope to go, because it's uplifting for me - though I wouldn't say I was specifically religious. In the Anglican Church, there's an order of carols which is observed, more or less. The ritual and familiarity of the service I find comforting.
But if you were going for the first time, I think you'd get some of that, because at least some of the carols would probably be familiar. Often the service is held by candlelight - so not too bright. And there is quiet, interspersed with readings and singing. Traditionally it lasts for an hour.
On Christmas Eve.
I hope you're able to give it a try.
He wasn't the shovel slayer. He was just a nice old man.
Me too that's one of my fave parts of the film. Important message and it's lovely hearing the children sing as well.
I like the bit in Home Alone where they are in the Church at Christmas.
I hope you can give it a try at some point... It's a great experience to go to