Christmas Is Over

[Coug]

I love Christmas and this time of year but honestly there is something about it all being over that is so relieving. I don't know why or what it is but suddenly some stress is lifted.

 

[GAVol]

I understand exactly what you're saying. Dec26- Jan 1st is one of my favorite weeks of the year.

 

[billford]

I'm glad it's over. It's not the same to me anymore. My dad passed away on 12-4-13. Just really don't care anymore.

 

[golfballs]

The Christmas season lasts until Epiphany - Jan 6th

 

[tumscalcium]

I understand exactly what you're saying. Dec26- Jan 1st is one of my favorite weeks of the year.

Indeed. Many reasons.

 

[BenGrimm]

The Christmas season lasts until Epiphany - Jan 6th

My decorations come down promptly on Jan 1.

Coug, if you think it's stressful now wait till you have kids. It's a blessing and a bane at the same time.

 

[95 Vol Alum]

I won't miss the nightly Elf on the Shelf challenge.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

I'm glad it's over. It's not the same to me anymore. My dad passed away on 12-4-13. Just really don't care anymore.

Yeah. This is my first Christmas without my father. He loved the season. I have not been very excited for Christmas this year.

In all reality, Easter is my favorite holiday.

 

[salutethehill]

I like when Christmas is here, and I like when it's gone.

 

[vollygirl]

Thankful the first one without mom is over.

 

[RDU VOL#14]

I love Christmas, but this is the most stressed I've ever been in regards to a holiday. I'm already to make next year's better.

 

[GAVol]

I won't miss the nightly Elf on the Shelf challenge.

I hate that little jackass.

 

[DancingOutlaw]

I won't miss the nightly Elf on the Shelf challenge.

They had one in the sanctuary of our church for the children's program. I thought that was pretty lol.

 

[bigdaddy]

I understand exactly what you're saying. Dec26- Jan 1st is one of my favorite weeks of the year.

This is the worst week of the year in healthcare. Crazy busy

 

[BenGrimm]

I won't miss the nightly Elf on the Shelf challenge.

What? You don't like just laying down to go to sleep and remembering the Elf hasn't been moved? What's to hate about that?

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

I always enjoy the build up to Christmas from Thanksgiving. I didn't get to this year because I worked 12- 14 hours every day in between. Spent a bit of time with the family, but mostly caught up on some sleep.

 

[Coug]

My decorations come down promptly on Jan 1.

Coug, if you think it's stressful now wait till you have kids. It's a blessing and a bane at the same time.

Lol

 

[BEATBAMA12]

The excitement and anticipation fizzled out for my family after my sister and I turned 18, now that we both have kids (in our early 30s) it's gotten a lot more fun!
The elf on the shelf, seeing my 3yo face light up after he saw the lights I put on the house , going to our Michigan Christmas tree lot in cordova to find the best tree, reliving decorating it with ornaments from my and my wife's childhood, along with new ornaments my son made and making those memories with "My" family, having a 3 month old baby boy to enjoy , shopping for my sons and niece and nephews, seeing their faces open presents and actually like giving presents to their cousins, eating all day, and leftovers after, having a cigar and coffee with my dad to wind down (we burned my SECCG,and playoff Tennessee Waltz cigars)

It truly is a magical time of year, my wife and I being together for our 10th Christmas,(4th married) now with 2 amazing kids and careers going in the right direction, being happy together and with family, a time of year for us to look back and appreciate the ups and downs, and feeling the need to strive to be better and grow stronger, looking forward in life not dwelling on our past mistakes, trying to help as many less fortunate we can and each year we find a different way to give back, help family that's down and not be selfish with we are blessed with.

My family and I believe Santa Claus is more than what kids think, it's a spirit we never lose sight of, not just getting cool stuff.

My niece is 10 now and is an amazing pianist, she's gotten bored with it and wants to play the violin so my parents got her one for Christmas( no cheap toy beginners instrument) a really nice symphony style, and to see her breakout in tears when she opened it and be the happiest kid on the planet was the best gift I received, this girl is smart and caring, never selfish and gives 100% to everything she does, she helped raise money to bring back an exchange student from the Philippines she became good friends with, (its something different than an actual exchange student I'm not too sure of the situation) but her friend will be coming back for 3 years in 2018, and my niece is the main reason it's happening.
We can't wait to see her first violin recital.

This season can't last all year but we have to learn giving is something we should do year round, God Bless you all and have a Happy New Year.

 

[Biopsyman]

Since I do nothing before and after... nothing changes

 

[BenGrimm]

Since I do nothing before and after... nothing changes

That's sad.

 

[vol_in_ar]

I won't miss the nightly Elf on the Shelf challenge.

fact, I couldn't get him put away quick enough

Got one tree down, will do the big one, next weekend when we get back from KC

 

[VolsSportsFan]

I actually enjoy the week after because I feel like the stressful part is over and now I can actually enjoy a lot of the decorations and such. We used to go to Opryland Hotel before Christmas but the last 2-3 years we actually go the week after Christmas and so far it's seemed a lot less chaotic.

Not to mention the work week after Christmas is about the most laid back week of the year. Half the office is gone, and the half that showed up is doing a whole lot of nothing.