Comments on bringing up charlie: Happy Christmas!

Thank you for the Card - Merry Christmas!

2009-12-12T00:15:44.096Z

Thank you for the Card - Merry Christmas!

No I don't send cards to cows and sheep but then t...

2009-12-11T21:42:27.454Z

No I don't send cards to cows and sheep but then they don't send them to me either!

a lovely card thank you :) and merry christmas xxx...

2009-12-11T19:29:10.600Z

a lovely card thank you :) and merry christmas xxx

Thank you for the Christmas card. I'm with you - ...

2009-12-11T13:44:00.526Z

Thank you for the Christmas card. I'm with you - I can't get enough Christmas concerts (when I'm well enough to sing!) Love your comment about inappropriate presents, I was this close (imagine finger and thumb close together) to buying my dad a copy of "Mr Grumpy" this year as he's turned into a grumpy old man - I may go back and get it!

Not big on your side then, Susanna? What a very en...

2009-12-11T13:36:39.317Z

Not big on your side then, Susanna? What a very enlightened family!

Thanks Karen!

I did actually think of making a (real-life) Christmas card of the image.... but then thought greener of it...

That's fabulous - and I'm right there with you. N...

2009-12-11T13:13:38.439Z

That's fabulous - and I'm right there with you. Not a Christmas Card written yet. I used to write about 160, but now it about a couple of dozen. Lovely photo BTW :-)

What a great idea! This Christmas card thing is a ...

2009-12-11T07:40:03.781Z

What a great idea! This Christmas card thing is a big tradition in hubbys side fo the family. Whatever it takes I guess!

Well CW, I'm all in favour of anything that promot...

2009-12-11T07:10:06.553Z

Well CW, I'm all in favour of anything that promotes a bit of neighbourly contact. And living in the country, well... that's different. But you don't send Christmaas cards to cows and sheep do you?

Sending Christmas cards to neighbours is about the...

2009-12-10T23:00:01.131Z

Sending Christmas cards to neighbours is about the only contact we have with them. The last time that I saw one to speak to was about a month ago and that was only because they had taken a parcel in for us. Maybe it is because we live in the country.

You're too kind (as always) FF, and sorry I missed...

2009-12-10T19:14:48.601Z

You're too kind (as always) FF, and sorry I missed your earlier comment - I think I must've been writing my replies to the others when you posted. Anyway, Joyeaux Noel as they say over there!

I like giving them to people I've not seen all year too, Rosie. I think that's what Christmas cards are for. As far as community spirit goes, well... you might have a point. I'll try not to be a grump.

I've got a confession, Make do Mum... I print out address labels for our cards. My fingers couldn't cope with all that writing. Impersonal, I know.... but it's the only way they get done!

Well, well LGF. And what brings you here? You ought to drop in for a cup of tea (or something stronger). We're often hosting bloggers parties here!

It was, and I'm sorry FF!

You missed me and my earlier comment out, Tim - an...

2009-12-10T17:48:37.305Z

You missed me and my earlier comment out, Tim - and I was nice (sulks)

How lovely to see the Stump. Am off to Boston thi...

2009-12-10T17:06:17.990Z

How lovely to see the Stump. Am off to Boston this weekend but don't expect it'll be so picturesque or snowy...

Some people I know print off address labels for th...

2009-12-10T16:51:14.344Z

Some people I know print off address labels for their cards. I know it saves the chore of writing them by hand but it feels so impersonal (maybe they have an excel spreadsheet of card recipients!).
I'm all for madhouse's cookie idea!
Thanks for the pretty card x

Not Tim, listen up. There are lots of positives ab...

2009-12-10T16:47:12.654Z

Not Tim, listen up. There are lots of positives about giving Christmas cards and I especially like giving them to people I don't see all year because they live too far away, and it's great to be remembered by them too. I also like getting them from the neighbours, creates a sense of community spirit that can be easily lost. We don't give them to family as there is no point, but it's a Christmas tradition I think should stay. Now don't be a Christmas card grump ;)

I really like that idea, MH. In fact, I might foll...

2009-12-10T14:44:40.686Z

I really like that idea, MH. In fact, I might follow suit... no Christmas cards, a cookie instead. Who could possibly object to that?

Thanks, Mal. I suppose a snow-scene isn't what you're used to, but I did here the other day there was an iceberg heading for Oz... you have been warned!

Thanks Catharine! This seems to be striking a chord with quite a few people today... I'm relieved, if I'm honest! No-one else I've spoken to seems bothered by it. Oh well...

Aw, thanks Tara. And here's one back: x. Happy Christmas!

I don't feel at all Christmassy this year but neve...

2009-12-10T14:38:22.671Z

I don't feel at all Christmassy this year but nevertheless have still driven an hour each way to the expat shop to pick up some cards (and some mince pies but that's another story).

As for the youtube clip you sent me - how come I'm the only commenter - couldn't you have found at least a relative to post a comment? You have a lovely voice and deserve at least three comments :)

Shall I tell you what's worse than that? People at...

2009-12-10T13:41:52.066Z

Shall I tell you what's worse than that? People at work who write out cards there at their desk and then hand them out. In full view for everyone to see. Full of Christmas thought that is!
I think we should all hand out Christmas kisses and hugs instead
Here's yours x

For years we didn't send cards at all, but gave th...

2009-12-10T13:36:45.460Z

For years we didn't send cards at all, but gave the money to charity instead. This year we have been drawn in to sending cards, but I still baulk at giving them to people I see. Even question sending one to my father and parents-in-law, whom we will see at some point (though they live far away).

Thanks for your lovely picture though! Hope you have a very cheerful Christmas!

Christmas Cards are on their way out. Several peop...

2009-12-10T13:29:23.825Z

Christmas Cards are on their way out. Several people I know are not sending them this year because they don't see the point of them. I on the other hand have spent the last 2 nights making mine! I'm a sucker for a bit of tradition...

Happy Crimble and a Gear New Year From us to you

2009-12-10T13:06:34.247Z

Happy Crimble and a Gear New Year
From us to you

I am so so with you on this one, infact we baked c...

2009-12-10T11:43:25.322Z

I am so so with you on this one, infact we baked cookies and took them to the school instead of cards. I think they are a waste of trees. MadDad sends round an e-mail at work and then donates to the NSPCC. I only send to the oldies in the family!!

Glad you think so, Laura. We don't seem to get sno...

2009-12-10T11:04:03.820Z

Glad you think so, Laura. We don't seem to get snow like that any more. Maybe this year...

I know what you mean, Trish. We usually end up doing the same. It becomes a matter of offence otherwise.

Oh, schools... don't get me started Antonella. They're dreadful. As ever, the Italians have it off to a tee!

Let's make a pledge, Ang - no Christmas cards and all the cash to charity! With me?

I'm so with you on that. I hate writing xmas cards...

2009-12-10T10:37:27.210Z

I'm so with you on that. I hate writing xmas cards and every year I say I'm not going to do it and donate to charity or something instead, and every year I find myself scribbling some out in return from what I have received.

I totally agree with you, Tim. The problem is that...

2009-12-10T10:08:23.057Z

I totally agree with you, Tim. The problem is that the schools (at least the primary schools around here) encourage this X-mas cards writing. They even have a special mail box to "post" them. Another problem is that my neighbours would be offended if they don't get our Xmas card. (Yes, they are so old-fashioned and a little bit petty too!) I tend to send Xmas emails but not everybody is happy about it. I do not have problems with my Italian friends and family, though. Italians don't send Xmas cards, instead they phone people to wish them Merry Xmas. So, you're lucky I don't have your phone number! Ciao. A.

Love the picture of Boston Stump. That would do ni...

2009-12-10T08:25:44.724Z

Love the picture of Boston Stump. That would do nicely for my Christmas cards too.
On the card debate, I always say I will just send to people I won't see, but then get a card in the post from a local friend and my resolve wavers so the whole ridiculous circle continues. I may stick to my guns having read this today!