Poll: Christmas or Thanksgiving

[michelle2677]

Originally Posted by DavidMn

I voted for Xmas.

wow. way to elaborate there.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by michelle2677

wow. way to elaborate there.

Reminds me of an 8-ball.


"Yes"

[michelle2677]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Reminds me of an 8-ball.


"Yes"

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

So I try to retreat into my own little world at Christmas - and it usually works ok...

I do too, something I finally learned to do a couple of years ago. I hated Xmas for about 15 years because the commercialism and forced gift-giving depressed me. I like to give gifts throughout the year, not related to a holiday. And then all the parties and pressure to "get together" during the Xmas season. Don't get invited to crap 11 months a year, and all of a sudden I have more activities than I can handle.

A couple of years ago, I developed a new strategy to deal with Xmas. I take what I like about it (the lights, some of the music, the egg nog lattes, and our traditional Xmas eve family party) and I leave out the rest. I don't do Xmas cards, or buy gifts if I don't want to, and I tell others not to get me anything. Except this year I asked for donations to my marathon charity thing.

I also make no plans on Xmas Day. In past years, my family would pressure me to do something with them even though we all got together the night before (and even though we see one another about once a month). I finally said no and it's wonderful. Last year I didn't even leave the house, just ate Trader Joe's snacks, drank champagne, and watched TV with my cats.

To answer the poll: I like Thanksgiving more. There's no pressure around it and it is a good excuse to reflect on the good things in life.

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Reminds me of an 8-ball.


"Yes"

Or an answer to "Ask Stevie"?

[michelle2677]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

Or an answer to "Ask Stevie"?

you guys are cracking me up!!!


david!! we love you!!!!

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

Or an answer to "Ask Stevie"?

Q: "Stevie, can you tell us fans why you don't sing songs from your 1986-1994 era?"

A: "Yes. And my dogs couldn't go to Sydney with me~"

[estranged4life]

ya cant get more commerical than Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer:

""Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is a popular Christmas story owned by St. Nicholas Music Inc. that has been sold in numerous forms including a popular song, a television special (done in stop motion animation), and a feature film. Rudolph was created by Robert L. May in 1939 as part of his employment with Montgomery Ward."

[goldie]

Thanksgiving is my fave. I hate Christmas! Way, way, too commercial.

[Rickypt]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Q: "Stevie, can you tell us fans why you don't sing songs from your 1986-1994 era?"

A: "Yes. And my dogs couldn't go to Sydney with me~"