Christmas decorations ?

Am I the only one who hasnt put Christmas tree up or decs ?
I HAVE made Christmas cakes for son and for daughter, who live away from home, but havent a reason to ''deck the halls'' etc. Not expecting anyone to visit as I am doing all the visiting. And tbh really just want to get all over with as quickly and painlessly as poss .


Next year things will be different.

For the first time in four years this hall will be decked. My daughter and family fly home on Saturday for my grandson''s first English Christmas.

That little boy has put a smile on my face and I can''t wait to see his face when he sees the tree. Takes up half the lounge! For the first time I''m excited about Christmas and you will enjoy all the little things once more when your life is more in perspective.

For now, do what you feel like doing. xx

Absolutely, just do what feels right. Maybe next year you''ll want to ''deck the halls''. I found it good to do something slightly different, to get away from the reminder rituals.

It''s a difficult time of year!

Thank u
And next year, will HAVE to put up tree as I too will then have a little grandson x

Hi caley,
I have not put anything up, everyone keeps telling me off, especially my children, don''t worry they are adults and do not live at home!.
I just want to push the fast forward button get it over with, hopefully I will make up for it next year.
Mitchum Im so pleased for you, have a wonderful christmas.
Hx

The first year I found one of the hardest things was that ''he'' had put them away in the loft- with my help - and I had to get them out alone. That year my son insisted on having them up - but I put them away somewhere different - so from there on after there was no connection with ''him''. If I had not had my son at home I would not have bothered. A vase with some holly, greenery and one string of lights can be cheery without going overboard.....up here the days are very short so lights in the house help. Do what is right for you. There are no hard and fast rules dispite what the ads and family tell you. Ditch the traditional Christmas guilt along with the decorations!

I reached an agreement with my kids (16 and 14). I bought a real tree (previously not allowed - "too messy") and we have decorated only with chocolate baubles. Thus avoiding need to go in the loft and drag out the boxes, untangle the lights etc etc.
Looks like I will have to re-stock the baubles every couple of days, but worth it.
NO other decorations anywhere in the house.