Comments on: Confessions of a Scrooge http://1dad1kid.com/confessions-of-a-scrooge/ Giving My Child the World. Inspiring Others. Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:38:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.10 By: Talon Windwalker http://1dad1kid.com/confessions-of-a-scrooge/#comment-42072 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:38:07 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=4692#comment-42072 In reply to Sam.

I agree Christmas is increasingly becoming less religious, kind of like Easter. I don’t celebrate the religious side of it either. I sing along with the religious carols even though I don’t believe in what they’re saying. LOL I’m mostly in it for the lights, foods, time with friends and family, and usual merriment that seems to occur during the season. Definitely didn’t miss it our first year away from the US.

]]> By: Sam http://1dad1kid.com/confessions-of-a-scrooge/#comment-42071 Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:30:09 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=4692#comment-42071 I never had any bad or painful memories around Christmas, but I never really enjoyed it. For me, it represented obligation and boredom – being stuck indoors with my family, who are fine, but not the funnest people. I informed everyone about ten years ago that I wasn’t going to partake in the gift giving/receive nonsense, and it was a great decision. I still haven’t done so, but I’m quite looking forward to being in a place where no one celebrates Christmas at this time of year.

It’s funny you say Channuka isn’t a religious festival – for me (in the UK), Christmas is not at all religious either – I know people here who identify as Hindu or Sikh who still celebrate it (or at least have a tree and give gifts). My family is largely atheist and they still celebrate. This year I’m mostly indifferent. Glad you’ve reclaimed the season and can get something out of it with Tigger!

]]> By: Talon Windwalker http://1dad1kid.com/confessions-of-a-scrooge/#comment-41707 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:41:22 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=4692#comment-41707 In reply to Patti.

I’m glad you’re going to be able to celebrate it with family and get to watch new traditions come to life! How exciting! Safe journeys on the road trip, too. I bet you’re really looking forward to it.

]]> By: Talon Windwalker http://1dad1kid.com/confessions-of-a-scrooge/#comment-41705 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:40:20 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=4692#comment-41705 In reply to Catherine Forest.

Sure makes a difference when you can just grab control and decide how you’re going to do things so that you enjoy them more. How fun for you to get a white Christmas this year! I don’t think I ever had one while in Colorado, but I’m REALLY looking forward to one this year.

]]> By: Talon Windwalker http://1dad1kid.com/confessions-of-a-scrooge/#comment-41703 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:39:13 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=4692#comment-41703 In reply to Kate Sherwood.

Black Friday is absolutely horrible. I know it means a great deal to retailers, but I think it’s horrid.

I’ve done vegetarian Thanksgivings. They can be quite interesting. Enjoy!

]]> By: Talon Windwalker http://1dad1kid.com/confessions-of-a-scrooge/#comment-41702 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:37:58 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=4692#comment-41702 In reply to Mary.

I’m not a big fan of that movie. Just never could get really into it.

I think it definitely has so many applications in life. I know I’ve seen it a lot in hospice work especially. Sometimes even the most basic element of control (would you like a brownie or ice cream?) can mean a world of difference. Really helps you switch perspective when you can focus on the things you choose.

]]> By: Talon Windwalker http://1dad1kid.com/confessions-of-a-scrooge/#comment-41701 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:36:17 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=4692#comment-41701 In reply to Lucie.

I put them on an external HD before we left the States. It’s been great having our favorite movies with us. Really helps us get into the holiday season a bit more when we have them.

]]> By: Talon Windwalker http://1dad1kid.com/confessions-of-a-scrooge/#comment-41700 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:35:18 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=4692#comment-41700 In reply to Anne.

I know! So hard to believe a year has gone by already!

Yeah, if it wasn’t for those couple of bits, I wouldn’t even think twice about it. Although, I don’t think it’s a movie he’d enjoy anyway.

My favorite story line is Firth’s. The scene with him proposing gets my teary-eyed every single damn time. LOL

]]> By: Talon Windwalker http://1dad1kid.com/confessions-of-a-scrooge/#comment-41698 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:33:51 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=4692#comment-41698 In reply to Megan.

Being away from the societal expectations really enhances it for me. It’s much more enjoyable not being inundated with all the commercialism.

]]> By: Patti http://1dad1kid.com/confessions-of-a-scrooge/#comment-41347 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 01:05:05 +0000 http://1dad1kid.com/?p=4692#comment-41347 I am so looking forward to hearing about Vienna so I can start dreaming about 2014! I base our holidays on being together and having fun with each other, doesn’t really matter what we do. For years, while our son was growing up, every Easter Sunday we’d head off for a day of hiking and we always had a great time. Most Thanksgivings found us in the Sierra mountains, particularly Yosemite, will a full-scale restaurant Thanksgiving feast cooked by someone else, who also did the dishes. Christmas was all about Santa Claus and just having fun, but not just for the 1 day but for all that it encompasses before and after. This year, for the first time in 35+ years we will not be decorating for Christmas and I’m completely okay with that because we’ll be across the country watching our son (and his fiance) start their own Christmas traditions. It’s all about what works for each of us, there are no set rules – at least not in my book.

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