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In reply to the discussion: So when do you get into the "Christmas Spirit," if at all? [View all]Once my kids were teens, I stopped with the tree and home dec. It just doesn't interest me. I do send my 4 grandkids xmas gifts, but that's it.
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When I was a kid Christmas time was the peak season of religious warfare within my family.
hunter
Dec 2018
#12
Thanks for the replyt You had some experiences that diverged from mine. The Heathkit was also
dameatball
Dec 2018
#16
Well last year was a bummer because of natural disasters, but I sent presents to the grandkids...
Hekate
Dec 2018
#17
This seems normal to me too. Everyone has different schedules and maybe no schedules at all.
dameatball
Dec 2018
#18
Great news. Like I said, everyone is different, but if it works for you....wonderful.
dameatball
Dec 2018
#22
That's a great idea for the park. Thanks for explaining it. Good thoughts all around.
dameatball
Dec 2018
#25
I did not know that. Thank you. The funny thing about a year round Christmas tree is that it
dameatball
Dec 2018
#26
November belongs to Linus and the great pumpkin. After that Charlie Brown and Snoopy.You got it.
dameatball
Dec 2018
#29
I know what you mean. I have grandkids now so the fancy stuff is at their house.
dameatball
Dec 2018
#35
Happy Hanukkah and best wishes for the new year. Seems like it may be a wild ride.
dameatball
Dec 2018
#37
Was listening to some Andrea Bocelli Christmas music online last night. That was fun.
dameatball
Dec 2018
#45
It's hard to get in the mood sometimes. This time last year Iwas coming off colon cancer surgery and
dameatball
Dec 2018
#44
Wow, that's early. Good for you. Lots of different responses on the OP. Thanks.
dameatball
Dec 2018
#47