Deorations

[missprim]

Apologies if this has been asked before but do you put decorations up at Christmas time, lights, tree etc?
If you don't, do you mind if I ask why?
This years I haven't bothered because I just am not in a festive spirit.

[woofgang]

Yes because I like them. It was a bit of an effort last year (my first without DH) but he loved to see the decs go up so I made a bit of an effort and felt better for it.

[Jan1957]

No, only did it when we had a pub. I think they're for children really.

[owdhamer]

Cant be arsed.

[ummmm]

No, because I find them untidy after day1 and spend the rest of the time not being able to relax.

[mazie]

I love them but haven't bothered for the past 2 years since the Kids and grandkids moved away. We always visit them for Christmas and they have loads up..So I get the best of both worlds now

[mccfluff]

no, i don't celebrate and the hassle of it all, its seems an awful lot of fuss

[kloofnek]

I do...puts me in the festive mood...although always glad to take them down after it is all over...and the house looks all neat and tidy to start a new year.
We were away last Xmas and it just wasn`t the same as being at home...so missprim...put them up...and you will be suprised how they will make you feel.
Here`s hoping you will feel better and have a nice Xmas time.X

[Baldric]

No, I work hard to keep the place well decorated as in paint/paper etc, I'm not sticking pins and tape all over it just for a few days!
ps. OH agrees ;o)

[rockyracoon]

I put up the lot, 7ft tree, and a nice selection of lights outside on the holly tree and hanging from the gutter.

[rowanwitch]

tree with lots of bird decorations, vases of silk poinsettias, garland over the fireplace with more poinsettias no pins etc

[Robinia]

I didn't bother one year and when xmas arrived it all looked so miserable. The following year I bought a little tree (1m) and that goes up every year. I was getting bored with it, it comes around so quickly, but bought some new lights and it's given it a new look! :)
I'll pick some fresh holly & evergreens from my garden and arrange it with fresh flowers at the weekend.

[kloofnek]

baldric...not need to use pins and sticky tape.Just a tree,big or small,and a candle bridge in the window,a few artificial poinsettias in a bowl is suffice...just something to show some Xmas spirit....I wouldn`t to start ruin my walls with either

[jd_1984]

Yes always.
Not for religious, spiritual, historical or any other reason other than it gives the home a nice feeling, ready for a festive family celebration. I do enjoy christmas, its the build up I dont care for

[kloofnek]

triggerhappy..once you have bought the decorations..you have them for years to come...just a one-off expence!!

[Traci66]

I put a tree up and the special Christmas cards, and that's about it. I can't stand the mess.

[kloofnek]

Something else I like about Xmas is to be able to wish a complete stranger who happens to walk past you in the street ,a merry Xmas.Response is always a big smile and a return greeting.Gives one a lovely warm feeling!!!!
Try it!!!

[ummmm]

You can do that everyday by saying 'good morning/afternoon/evening' any day of the week, throughout the year.

[Infomaniac]

I haven't gone overboard this year, although I still have a real tree which I've decorated in gold this year. It is in the hall and can be seen from outside, and I feel it adds to the festive feel of this time of the year.

[kloofnek]

I suppose so...but I am not confident to do that...but at Xmas...surely they can`t look at me as if I am mad!!!