The Fish 9313 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 1st of December for me. Guess im a retard/git uncool You are, but the camel's back was already broken. My family put up their decoration mid-December. I might put something over the fireplace and Xmas cards up, but that's about it. Nee kids = not worth the bother imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 27952 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Usually a couple of Saturdays before Christmas I'll climb up the loft and bring the decorations/tree down and the Wife will put Christmas music on, have some party food out and make an occasion of it with our daughters. All this while I bugger off to the match/have a pint. When I get back there's food still about, everythings up and everyones happy. What's not to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Usually a couple of Saturdays before Christmas I'll climb up the loft and bring the decorations/tree down and the Wife will put Christmas music on, have some party food out and make an occasion of it with our daughters. All this while I bugger off to the match/have a pint. When I get back there's food still about, everythings up and everyones happy. What's not to like? You lucky lucky lucky bastard *makes a note to run this past the wife this year* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl 0 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Decorations UP!! It's still November for f--ks sake!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14168 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I've had the advent candelabra up since the Sunday before last (obviously), but that'll probably be it. Maybe a bit of tinsel round some picture frames. Don't see much point in getting a tree since we won't be spending the Christmas period here anyway. This'll apply again. Well, even less so, since the pictures haven't gone back up yet even though we moved in in July. The telly will be an adequate substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 31033 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I like a bit of Xmas music when the time comes, Phil Spector's Xmas Album, Nat King Cole and Dean Martin sing Xmas (or whatever it's called) plus a bit of Carols from King's. I never really get into the mood until it's the day I break up from work though, which should be the Friday before this year. With me it's always that time just before Xmas when you're finished work and you're chilling after you've pretty much got sorted that feels more much more festive than the actual event itself. I tend to give Black Eye Friday in the Toon a miss though. Fuck that shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39253 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I'm quite looking forward to it all this year- finishing the 20th, not going back til the 7th. My decs will go up the weekend of 16th, ( daft hats, Christmas music almost exactly like Alex has listed, party tea for the nippers, mulled wine for me and Mrs. Fist. ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 36113 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Aye I can't wait. It's normally Christmas Eve by the time we have everything sorted and can just relax, but once you can just settle down and know that you aren't back to work for a week and a half, it's great. Best time of the year imo. The most wonderful, some would say. Edited November 20, 2012 by Gemmill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39253 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Will your Mam and Dad be Rockin Around With Christmas Tree , Gemmill? (Edit; and the Steps bint?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 36113 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 they do knock about with a couple of the neighbours, I think, but he's never mentioned a pig in a Panama, so I'm assuming not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 31033 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 39253 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Boldon Christmas Dinner .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 they do knock about with a couple of the neighbours, I think, but he's never mentioned a pig in a Panama, so I'm assuming not. Its an absolute certainty that we know each other. (unless they live in the poorer part). Theres even a older couple a few doors away who have an odd looking son that visits every now and again and walks a bit funny. May have even exchanged car keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 20232 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 anyone that has their decorations up now deserves a flaming dog turd posted through their letterbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 36113 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Its an absolute certainty that we know each other. (unless they live in the poorer part). Theres even a older couple a few doors away who have an odd looking son that visits every now and again and walks a bit funny. May have even exchanged car keys. How is it a certainty like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 How is it a certainty like? Because Ive lived here nearly 50 years and know virtually everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 My own personal take on this is that you have discussed me with them and discovered we are related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 36113 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Your name doesn't come up in my house anywhere near as much as mine comes up in yours. I'm sure you wish we were related though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I normally end up coming in after a few sociables out on Christmas Eve and stick a bit of this on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEJ5yuu7JiI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 36113 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 She insists on watching The Holiday and Die Hard every year. Gonna give It's A Wonderful Life a Christmas Eve viewing this year cos she's never seen it. Love Actually is my guilty Christmas pleasure. The bit when Emma Thompson realises that her bloke is cheating on her...that's a struggle for me every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Has to the black & white version of It's a Wonderful Life mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Love Actually btw you utter sap. Bet it's one of Christmas Tree's favourite films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4005 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 She insists on watching The Holiday and Die Hard every year. Gonna give It's A Wonderful Life a Christmas Eve viewing this year cos she's never seen it. Love Actually is my guilty Christmas pleasure. The bit when Emma Thompson realises that her bloke is cheating on her...that's a struggle for me every time. My favourite film and also usually have to break into a cough to hide the sniffles. I also appreciate an hour or so of dad time so I can sit back and soak up The Spirit of St Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Ha! Gerrin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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