No tree, no decorations, a small dinner with my husband and son, one gift each. No fuss, no noise, no stress. no pressure to spend money. And the only thing I want for Christmas is peace on earth.
How are you spending your Christmas?
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That sounds perfect. 
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We are having tons of people coming over our house on Xmas Eve.
Mostly family.
I really don’t want to participate.
Last year I spent Xmas Eve in my room until most of our guests left.
Then I came out to spend some time with my brother and a few others.
I might spend Xmas Eve in my room again.
I really don’t feel like facing all those people.
Too much noise and commotion.
Christmas Day is a quiet day spent with my parents and aunt.
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On Christmas Eve we will do our family Christmas (my husband and two kids and I). We will go to Church, and then sleep over at my parents’. On Christmas Day we will have breakfast at my sister’s, lunch at my husband’s uncle’s, and dinner at my parents’.
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Sounds busy. How do you handle it all? 
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@Wave I support your decision to spend your time to yourself. It’s too much. When I found out I wouldn’t be having people here I was so happy. And when I decided not to decorate I felt liberated. I won’t lie though I am struggling with guilt over being so anti-social. There’s so much pressure this time of year. And I don’t know that other people really understand the need for calm, quiet and alone.
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Wow! You’re getting fed all over the place. Sounds like you’re surrounded by family. That’s great.
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There is one person I’m missing though, my sister. I wish I could be with her for Christmas. I haven’t seen her for a couple years and I would gladly give up my quiet time to see her
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Family and friends. Always a nice time catching up with people. I like your approach @Leaf ! Do what makes you happy and not everyone else. Hope you have a nice xmas!
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Gifts for kids 18 and under in the family and no exchange between adults is how we do it. I don’t find it too stressful. I love Christmas! We have lights n our house and a Christmas tree. BUT I do all my shopping online so it’s not stressful
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Just me my gal her son. And lots of presents { Mainly candies } 
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Thank you honey. Merry Christmas to you too.
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I can’t imagine not having a tree with all my kids and my homemade ornaments
it puts a real homey feel to the holiday
we have so many gifts, they barely fit under the tree! Love everyone.
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That’s brilliant only buying for the children. Yes online shopping is the way to go, that’s what I did. We don’t really have any stores in this little town I live in anyway so most of my shopping is online throughout the year. Merry Christmas @LilyoftheValley
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@DragonStorm I would love candies for Christmas. That was somewhat of a tradition when my mother was still alive. Merry Christmas.
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That’s fantastic! I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Merry Christmas
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Well I live alone and don’t have any family other than my sister and her family. She lives 2000 miles away. I’ll attend the Christmas Eve service at church. Christmas Day I’ll be attending the dinner after my NA meeting, designed for people who are alone, but all are welcome to attend. That’s the extent of my Christmas plans.
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That’s cool, I hope you enjoy your events.
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Growing up we always were the people who invited the people who had no place else to go. We always had all the different families and all the odds and ends people. There were tons of people and tons of food and a million presents and a thousand desserts. There was a huge meal being prepared. There were puzzles being worked in one room and poker games being played in another. The kids would be playing Madd libs. And right in the middle of all of it was my mother directing everything that was happening. She was amazing and never missed a beat and loved every second of it but never showed it. My mom was Christmas, and now that she’s gone it means nothing to me.
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I decided i am staying home this year while my parents go to the relatives’ houses for Christmas. I’ve not been in a good place lately and i’m pretty sure it would be too much for me. I talked to my parents about it and they understood, which was a relief. I didn’t want to disappoint them.
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