Christmas: Flavours and Traditions

[AmantAmant365]

A bit early to talk about Christmas don't you think? But I do love the magic of it and yesterday I baked my traditional Christmas cake and puddings, with the smell of spices and baking throughout the house it always reminds me of when I was a kid.
With all the different nationalities and traditions on EI. I was wondering what do you love at Christmas... will you miss anything if you're here in Ireland and/or what do you have at Christmas that would be traditional or "special..
Happy Sunday everyone..

[HairyPotter]

I love buying loads of mistletoe and snogging all the hot girls under it, great value

[johnb59]

i just love having the family all together for the few days ,opening presents,eating ,drinking,getting fat,i just love christmas time,oh and try to visit an escort at this time of year because if there not going home it can be a lonely time

[SmallHorn]

Ha same!

More of a christmas present to myself, bit of festive fun.

[samlad]

I love the build up to Christmas more than the actual day. Everything is cold and dark, but illuminated by these beautiful, colourful lights everywhere. The bustle, the music, the food! Most people in good spirits. Love it.

The week between Christmas and New Year feels a little bit like purgatory, though. It's the come down, and the great realisation that you've spent and eaten too much!

[warmcome]

talk in a couple of months, happy halloween!

[cp3o]

Ha same!

More of a christmas present to myself, bit of festive fun.

[SmallHorn]

Me arriving to the ladies place lol

[TiffanyTees]

A bit early to talk about Christmas don't you think? But I do love the magic of it and yesterday I baked my traditional Christmas cake and puddings, with the smell of spices and baking throughout the house it always reminds me of when I was a kid.
With all the different nationalities and traditions on EI. I was wondering what do you love at Christmas... will you miss anything if you're here in Ireland and/or what do you have at Christmas that would be traditional or "special..
Happy Sunday everyone..

I have had a tradition for the last fourteen years that I will continue again this year, an early morning swim in the pool followed by spending the rest of the day on my sun lounger. It's the perfect antidote to the Christmas rush.


Tiff xxx

[Petros]

I never really liked Christmas - it is the over commercialisation that ruined it for me!

Watching people panic about what to buy people - not because the want to share gifts but because society has pressurised them into it.

Then in recent times I really feel for the small kids - many parents are struggling with bills etc. and can't afford expensive presents for their children - meanwhile the kids next door whose parents have not been hit by the recession as bad can buy their kids what they want for Christmas. How do you explain that Santa can afford to spend more on the kids next door while your kids will have to make do with what you can afford? This is not fair on the kids IMO

I also have to spare a thought for all the ladies who have given up so much fun and enjoyment through out the year who will be spending Christmas away from their family and real friends. Most people who have family want to be with them on Christmas day - not stuck in an apartment in a foreign country thousands of kilometres from their loved ones.

Sorry if I sound very negative towards Christmas but we must remember it is not all sparkle and joy for everyone - for many it is the saddest time of the year