help me gain my xmas spirit

**kitty kat** · 22-Dec-08, 02:51

is it just me or is any one having problems feeling the christmas spirit we are days away and yet nothing is kicking in every year im bubbly and excited yet this year nowt

has any one got a sure fire way to boost the feel good happy vibe at christmas?

**hotrod4** · 22-Dec-08, 08:52

I think its all down to the media. Every time you switch on the Tv its all "credit crunch" and "job losses".When you hear it often enough it kinda puts you off enjoying yourself, where you feel guilty for being happy!!!.
Decided that I will (in the word of the Beautiful South) Carry On Regardless!!
No more doom and gloom in my house its now party harty all the way through.

In the immortal words of Ricky Tomlinson-"Bah Humbug,my arse"

**young_fishin_neep** · 22-Dec-08, 10:45

dont worry its not just you, im not feelign the christmas spirit as much as i usualy do,

i think its cause im ill and just suffering to much to know what day it is.

i know i should be happy as it the first christmas my wee sis actualy got an idea of whats going on and she excited but i just cant seem to get the energy to be excited.

kazzii xxx

**ShelleyCowie** · 22-Dec-08, 12:42

I think the problem is also to do with stress! Complete stress too get all the christmas shopping done, presents wrapped, cards written and sent, then the fact of getting everything for christmas dinner!

I am full of Christmas spirit! Always am! Coming down in the morning to open my advent calander! Its brilliant!

Christmas songs usually always get me in the spirit too!

**mccaugm** · 22-Dec-08, 12:50

An afternoon of Mulled Wine, mince pies, feel good films, Christmas songs, scented candles (mulled wine or Christmas spices are best) and good company....works for me. Have to say I get the Christmas blues from the 1st of December, get uber excited after the 15th and am beyond excited by the 20th. Come Christmas day I am knackered...Have a Merry Christmas when it comes...xx

**kitty kat** · 22-Dec-08, 13:24

i spent the whole of yesterday rushing round for kittens party...

her asthma has been playing hre up so she has had steroids and not much sleep i think i need a long bath a relaxing day a few happy films o and some feel good chocolate....

i wish i woke up this morning the house looks like a hurd of elephants has ran through it lol kids......

**ShelleyCowie** · 22-Dec-08, 13:35

Originally Posted by kitty kat

i spent the whole of yesterday rushing round for kittens party...

her asthma has been playing hre up so she has had steroids and not much sleep i think i need a long bath a relaxing day a few happy films o and some feel good chocolate....

i wish i woke up this morning the house looks like a hurd of elephants has ran through it lol kids......

My house is always looking like a hurd of elephants has ran through it too!! I clean it....5 minutes later it is in the same state as before! I have no idea how they manage to do it! I really have to run around behind them cleaning everything as they go!

But when its cold like this i just dont want to leave the living room!!

**Boboowest** · 22-Dec-08, 13:47

I take great pleasure out of being miserable at Christmas. All these lights on house walls and Santa's in the garden really wind me up. Don't rely on the likes of me to cheer you up!

**fender** · 22-Dec-08, 18:35

I would recommend that you watch the Father Ted Christmas special tonight on C4 at 10.00pm. I know I will.

**ShelleyCowie** · 22-Dec-08, 18:35

Originally Posted by fender

I would recommend that you watch the Father Ted Christmas special tonight on C4 at 10.00pm. I know I will.

Ohhhh i never knew that was on! will cancel catastrophe on the planner...Ted is on!

**muffin** · 22-Dec-08, 18:46

Did you see the sunset tonight, beautiful reds and oranges, cheers me up to see such wonders of nature and very christmassy.
Everything is far too commercialised about Christmas, Easter, fathers day, mothering Sunday and on and on, it's all a ploy to get us to spend money and feel guilty if we don't, all we need is peace and quiet to enjoy what is all around us every day.

**teenybash** · 22-Dec-08, 21:41

To help find your Christmas Spirit.................Take 1 or 2 strands of tinsel and place on a tray in any shape you want. Light a couple of candles and place them carefully among the tinsel, making sure flame and tinsel don't touch. Turn off the lights and simply watch the tinsel shimmer in the candle light and think back to your very favourite Christmas........... then when you feel at peace with yourself .......let the magic of Christmas begin.

**Fluff** · 23-Dec-08, 09:13

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=x3E4cq...eature=related

**young_fishin_neep** · 23-Dec-08, 15:05

i recieved this in an email, it perked me up a bit

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0GJv7c...eature=related

**porshiepoo** · 23-Dec-08, 15:18

Originally Posted by kitty kat

is it just me or is any one having problems feeling the christmas spirit we are days away and yet nothing is kicking in every year im bubbly and excited yet this year nowt

has any one got a sure fire way to boost the feel good happy vibe at christmas?

I'm with you all the way this year.
I've tried and tried to get that xmas spirit but it just ain't happening this year - usually I'm worse than the kids.
Don't know what it is that's putting a damper on it but I'll be glad when it's over!

**ShelleyCowie** · 23-Dec-08, 16:23

I think that the material ways of christmas has sucked the actual spirit out of it somehow

To me...presents..yes they are lovely! But what i love is spending the day with my family, having a lovely cooked meal (if mum dont burn it) and getting a good old chat on the go! And usually my family ends up singing with the kids!!

We dont drink on Christmas...the most we get is shloer!! Which i do like!! So we can enjoy the day!

Watching the news in the mornings, i see that the news headlines are about companies trying to get people in spending their money and things which to me i would prefer not to overspend money for bargains i dont actually need!

Fair enuf i maybe have over spent on my Other half and kids but they are special to me!

**balto** · 23-Dec-08, 16:45

i am trying to get in the xmas spirit, should be ok tomorrow, but the thought of not having a job after the 30th must say is not helping raise my spirits, but i know my kids will be so excited tomorrow, especially the 2 year old as this is his 1st one he knows what is going on, got a lot to be thankfull for i suppose, jobs come and go but your kids are your life, there managed it in that short space of time, merry christmas.........

**ShelleyCowie** · 23-Dec-08, 17:21

Originally Posted by balto

i am trying to get in the xmas spirit, should be ok tomorrow, but the thought of not having a job after the 30th must say is not helping raise my spirits, but i know my kids will be so excited tomorrow, especially the 2 year old as this is his 1st one he knows what is going on, got a lot to be thankfull for i suppose, jobs come and go but your kids are your life, there managed it in that short space of time, merry christmas.........

Balto...it is awful that you are not going to have a job! Cant imagine how you feel!! But you are right you have your kids and getting to see their faces when they see santa has been will be fantastic!

Im on maternity leave myself just now from BT and am not due back for a while but the desk i work on is under monitoring at the moment. Im sure you all heard about them paying off hundreds of people. Just hope the desk i worked on aint one!

**balto** · 23-Dec-08, 17:34

Originally Posted by ShelleyBain

Balto...it is awful that you are not going to have a job! Cant imagine how you feel!! But you are right you have your kids and getting to see their faces when they see santa has been will be fantastic!

Im on maternity leave myself just now from BT and am not due back for a while but the desk i work on is under monitoring at the moment. Im sure you all heard about them paying off hundreds of people. Just hope the desk i worked on aint one!

unfortunalty it seems to be hitting all types of jobs no-one seems safe at the moment.