Does anyone not celebrate Christmas?

[bigloum]

I’m curious, is there anyone in the LR that doesn’t celebrate Christmas or chooses to celebrate a different holiday, such as Kwanza or Hanukkah?

There are a few different ways this can go and I hope the mods let it ride as long as we stay away from the religious aspect of each holiday.

 

[NoleFan2U]

As the token Jew in the locker room, I will be celebrating like my people have for over 4000 years....Chinese food tomorrow!

Merry Christmas my friends.

 

[billanole]

We can all just get along. Happy, happy sweet and nappy!

 

[goldmom]

As the token Jew in the locker room, I will be celebrating like my people have for over 4000 years....Chinese food tomorrow!

Merry Christmas my friends.

And belated Happy Hanukkah to you!

 

[FSUTribe76]

And belated Happy Hanukkah to you!

Nah you should wish her a super early Happy Purim, that’s the good Jewish holiday. In essence you’re religiously mandated to get hammered! What’s not to like about that? It’s like Halloween and St Patrick’s day had a baby that loves brisket and vodka.

 

[NoleFan2U]

Nah you should wish her a super early Happy Purim, that’s the good Jewish holiday. In essence you’re religiously mandated to get hammered! What’s not to like about that? It’s like Halloween and St Patrick’s day had a baby that loves brisket and vodka.

No vodka. Manischewitz for everyone! Thank you Queen Esther!

 

[RTM58]

As the token Jew in the locker room, I will be celebrating like my people have for over 4000 years....Chinese food tomorrow!

Merry Christmas my friends.

I would also recommend Only The Brave.

 

[goldmom]

Nah you should wish her a super early Happy Purim, that’s the good Jewish holiday. In essence you’re religiously mandated to get hammered! What’s not to like about that? It’s like Halloween and St Patrick’s day had a baby that loves brisket and vodka.

My kids' high school in Far North Dallas was heavily Jewish - we're very familiar with the Jewish holidays!

 

[MIKE_G]

As the token Jew in the locker room, I will be celebrating like my people have for over 4000 years....Chinese food tomorrow!

Merry Christmas my friends.

I'm another token, but will be celebrating Christmas with my non-Jewish wife and kids. We're not really anything religiously, but she did grow up celebrating Christmas. Oddly, I seem to be the only one wanting to put on Christmas music.

 

[bigloum]

I'm another token, but will be celebrating Christmas with my non-Jewish wife and kids. We're not really anything religiously, but she did grow up celebrating Christmas. Oddly, I seem to be the only one wanting to put on Christmas music.

Do you celebrate it in the typical American way - Christmas tree, Santa Clause, etc.

 

[MIKE_G]

Do you celebrate it in the typical American way - Christmas tree, Santa Clause, etc.

Sort of. We do the tree, lights, stockings, and some other things my wife did growing up in Germany like an Advent calendar for the boys and some other holiday knick-knacks. We sort of dropped the ball on Santa, not wanting to push a lie. I feel kind of bad about that, to be honest. Didn't mean to turn them into cynics at such a young age.

 

[MIKE_G]

I'm another token, but will be celebrating Christmas with my non-Jewish wife and kids. We're not really anything religiously, but she did grow up celebrating Christmas. Oddly, I seem to be the only one wanting to put on Christmas music.

Forgot to add, we'll be doing Chinese food tomorrow too. That's the only "Jewish tradition" I insisted upon.

 

[bigloum]

Sort of. We do the tree, lights, stockings, and some other things my wife did growing up in Germany like an Advent calendar for the boys and some other holiday knick-knacks. We sort of dropped the ball on Santa, not wanting to push a lie. I feel kind of bad about that, to be honest. Didn't mean to turn them into cynics at such a young age.

Santa is a slippery slope. Our family is very traditional when it comes to Christmas, especially from a religious point of view. My wife and I have made a point to teach our girls about what we believe to be the true meaning of Christmas, etc.

However, we’ve always made a big deal about Santa and my oldest, who is 7, believes fully that Santa brings her presents at Christmas. My three year old, is just figuring this out and will soon be as convinced that Santa is real. I try not to think about it much, but I do feel guilty that we’ve created this fiction for our daughters. Hopefully it doesn’t ruin them.

 

[billanole]

Santa is a slippery slope. Our family is very traditional when it comes to Christmas, especially from a religious point of view. My wife and I have made a point to teach our girls about what we believe to be the true meaning of Christmas, etc.

However, we’ve always made a big deal about Santa and my oldest, who is 7, believes fully that Santa brings her presents at Christmas. My three year old, is just figuring this out and will soon be as convinced that Santa is real. I try not to think about it much, but I do feel guilty that we’ve created this fiction for our daughters. Hopefully it doesn’t ruin them.

When my daughter questioned us about Santa many years ago, I told her he exists as long as we believe in him. She got real quiet and thoughtful and still loves the tradition lots of years later.

 

[Manch.]

Nope, not anymore. I detest Christmas.

 

[NoleFan2U]

Nope, not anymore. I detest Christmas.

 

[billanole]

Nope, not anymore. I detest Christmas.

Well, Manch. happy football and footie day then! Fix up or go out for some great grub and think of better times ahead.
I hope the upcoming year is the best one for you in a long time. New Hampshire and Seminoles skrong!!

 

[BigDog214]

I celebrate Festivus.

 

[billanole]

I celebrate Festivus.

May your feats of strength be awe inspiring.

 

[Manch.]

Well, Manch. happy football and footie day then! Fix up or go out for some great grub and think of better times ahead.
I hope the upcoming year is the best one for you in a long time. New Hampshire and Seminoles skrong!!

bill, thank you! I moved down to Ocala last week, but NH is still in my heart!

 

[GwinnettNole]

bill, thank you! I moved down to Ocala last week, but NH is still in my heart!

Is your (ex?) wife and daughter still up north?

 

[Manch.]

Is your (ex?) wife and daughter still up north?

Yup, they had their chance to let things get
better. They told me I had to change. I sobered up (I was sober for almost 9 years before Matthew passed away), went to grief counseling, went back to work, beat my DUI charge..... and they didn't change a thing. She lets my daughter do what she wants, I know she is smoking pot and butts and Mommy lets her. They are a train wreck. I chose to start living instead of choosing to die. My daughter hasn't spoken to me in 14 months and my wife/ex of 27 years, only returns my texts on my payday. We knew each other for 10,000 days on the 13th, and I left on the 15th.

XMAS sucks for me, I can't fathom celebrating the birth of God's son while God took/has my son.

Today, I hurt badly and will spend today and tomorrow by myself. It's my choice. I hurt like this at XMAS, my birthday (my son had the same birthday as me) and the day he passed.

But to all here, have a great holiday season!

 

[bigloum]

Yup, they had their chance to let things get
better. They told me I had to change. I sobered up (I was sober for almost 9 years before Matthew passed away), went to grief counseling, went back to work, beat my DUI charge..... and they didn't change a thing. She lets my daughter do what she wants, I know she is smoking pot and butts and Mommy lets her. They are a train wreck. I choose to start living instead of choosing to die. My daughter hasn't spoken to me in 14 months and my wife/ex of 27 years, only returns my texts on my payday. We knew each other for 10,000 days on the 13th, and I left on the 15th.

XMAS sucks for me, I can't fathom celebrating the birth of God's son while God took/has my son.

Today, I hurt badly and will spend today and tomorrow by myself. It's my choice. I hurt like this at XMAS, my birthday (my son had the same birthday as me) and the day he passed.

But to all here, have a great holiday season!

Man that’s a lot. I can’t even begin to imagine the grief you’re experiencing. It may not mean much, but I’ll be thinking of you and your family and keeping you in my prayers. Life sometimes sucks and just doesn’t make sense. Even as a man of the cloth, I don’t pretend to have it all figured out.

 

[Phinhead]

I'm all about Saturnalia

 

[nynole1]

Yup, they had their chance to let things get
better. They told me I had to change. I sobered up (I was sober for almost 9 years before Matthew passed away), went to grief counseling, went back to work, beat my DUI charge..... and they didn't change a thing. She lets my daughter do what she wants, I know she is smoking pot and butts and Mommy lets her. They are a train wreck. I chose to start living instead of choosing to die. My daughter hasn't spoken to me in 14 months and my wife/ex of 27 years, only returns my texts on my payday. We knew each other for 10,000 days on the 13th, and I left on the 15th.

XMAS sucks for me, I can't fathom celebrating the birth of God's son while God took/has my son.

Today, I hurt badly and will spend today and tomorrow by myself. It's my choice. I hurt like this at XMAS, my birthday (my son had the same birthday as me) and the day he passed.

But to all here, have a great holiday season!

I have a 13 month old son and my heart breaks for you everytime I see you post about your son. I'm pretty sure there was another WC poster who lost a son recently as well, have you seen him post?

I don't know if it matters to you either, but I pray for you every day.

 

[squiffynole]

bill, thank you! I moved down to Ocala last week, but NH is still in my heart!

How about that! We are visiting my Mom in nearby Dunnellon, in the late 60s we spent three good years in Portsmouth NH. Good luck with the transition better days are ahead.

 

[SeaPA]

Yup, they had their chance to let things get
better. They told me I had to change. I sobered up (I was sober for almost 9 years before Matthew passed away), went to grief counseling, went back to work, beat my DUI charge..... and they didn't change a thing. She lets my daughter do what she wants, I know she is smoking pot and butts and Mommy lets her. They are a train wreck. I chose to start living instead of choosing to die. My daughter hasn't spoken to me in 14 months and my wife/ex of 27 years, only returns my texts on my payday. We knew each other for 10,000 days on the 13th, and I left on the 15th.

XMAS sucks for me, I can't fathom celebrating the birth of God's son while God took/has my son.

Today, I hurt badly and will spend today and tomorrow by myself. It's my choice. I hurt like this at XMAS, my birthday (my son had the same birthday as me) and the day he passed.

But to all here, have a great holiday season!

Good luck, man.

 

[RangerNole]

Yup, they had their chance to let things get
better. They told me I had to change. I sobered up (I was sober for almost 9 years before Matthew passed away), went to grief counseling, went back to work, beat my DUI charge..... and they didn't change a thing. She lets my daughter do what she wants, I know she is smoking pot and butts and Mommy lets her. They are a train wreck. I chose to start living instead of choosing to die. My daughter hasn't spoken to me in 14 months and my wife/ex of 27 years, only returns my texts on my payday. We knew each other for 10,000 days on the 13th, and I left on the 15th.

XMAS sucks for me, I can't fathom celebrating the birth of God's son while God took/has my son.

Today, I hurt badly and will spend today and tomorrow by myself. It's my choice. I hurt like this at XMAS, my birthday (my son had the same birthday as me) and the day he passed.

But to all here, have a great holiday season!

Man that sucks and I really feel for you. We had 10 deaths in our family in a little less that a 3 year stretch and only 2 of them were family members that were really old. Had 2 brother in laws die within in a year of each other; I am sure that is nothing like losing a child though. It might not be your cup of tea but I will say a prayer today for you as we celebrate and hope you find some joy today.

 

[goldmom]

Yup, they had their chance to let things get
better. They told me I had to change. I sobered up (I was sober for almost 9 years before Matthew passed away), went to grief counseling, went back to work, beat my DUI charge..... and they didn't change a thing. She lets my daughter do what she wants, I know she is smoking pot and butts and Mommy lets her. They are a train wreck. I chose to start living instead of choosing to die. My daughter hasn't spoken to me in 14 months and my wife/ex of 27 years, only returns my texts on my payday. We knew each other for 10,000 days on the 13th, and I left on the 15th.

XMAS sucks for me, I can't fathom celebrating the birth of God's son while God took/has my son.

Today, I hurt badly and will spend today and tomorrow by myself. It's my choice. I hurt like this at XMAS, my birthday (my son had the same birthday as me) and the day he passed.

But to all here, have a great holiday season!

Manch, please take care of yourself today. Others are thinking of you - please know that.

 

[Manch.]

Manch, please take care of yourself today. Others are thinking of you - please know that.

Goldie, please don't take it against me that I might fall into the "snowbird" class. You are like Donna Corleone around here and I should have asked for your permission to transplant here!

Thank you for the kind words, thank you to all for the kind words from everyone!

 

[ReliableOstrich]

Xmas to me is a cultural holiday more than a religious one, I mark myself as an atheist, but that doesn't mean I don't like it. We put up the tree and do gifts for the kids but that's about it. Admittedly I don't care for the fiction around Santa, don't like the idea of telling kids to believe in something that's fake.

I remember growing up we also put a menorah up in the window, not sure why, cool to pay respect to the nice religious folk out there though I suppose.

 

[SoddyNole]

You all do realize that you are the Santas right? Sure the details are altered to fit the holiday but when your children figure it out the joy and memories overshadow the tall tale told.


smh

 

[GwinnettNole]

Yup, they had their chance to let things get
better. They told me I had to change. I sobered up (I was sober for almost 9 years before Matthew passed away), went to grief counseling, went back to work, beat my DUI charge..... and they didn't change a thing. She lets my daughter do what she wants, I know she is smoking pot and butts and Mommy lets her. They are a train wreck. I chose to start living instead of choosing to die. My daughter hasn't spoken to me in 14 months and my wife/ex of 27 years, only returns my texts on my payday. We knew each other for 10,000 days on the 13th, and I left on the 15th.

XMAS sucks for me, I can't fathom celebrating the birth of God's son while God took/has my son.

Today, I hurt badly and will spend today and tomorrow by myself. It's my choice. I hurt like this at XMAS, my birthday (my son had the same birthday as me) and the day he passed.

But to all here, have a great holiday season!

Hang in there Manch. Keep posting... I know it may not mean a lot (to you) but I’ll say a prayer for you. Get into seeing a counselor in your new area. Life is tough but stay strong...

 

[2612NOLE]

I celebrate both.