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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 216922" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>Abbey, I love this time of year. </p><p>Life is a bear most days. This time of year gives me an excuse and a date to focus to connect with those I care about. I don't mind sharing a meal with them. I don't mind cooking or cleaning up if everyone pitches in. I don't feel used but maybe because I ask for help. It can be pressured but it is the anticipation of sharing time with those I love that makes it the preparation for something I want worth while. </p><p>We have done the quiet, no pressure Thanksgiving for a few years. It's ok and suited us at that time in our life. We prefer the hustle, bustle, sights, sounds, smells that this holiday brings. </p><p></p><p>I like the idea of having a day to reflect on gratitude. </p><p></p><p>You can make Christmas as non commercial as you want. No one forces anyone to buy into craziness. I also get the fun of Black Friday but it isn't for me. Crowds overwhelm me. I do get that it has become an event like the Super bowl. Let those who enjoy it participate. This is one of those things I enjoy more from the sidelines. </p><p></p><p>Not everyone likes holidays. I get that but having a youth of holidays that seemed unfulfilling, I now enjoy being the one who creates the fulfilled feeling within myself. I have grown to love the effort and energy put into the holidays. They are not commercial based for me so I don't resent it and ignore a lot of solicitation. </p><p></p><p> We don't volunteer for the holiday feeding fest strictly because there is such an overflow of once a year, working professionals induced guilt volunteerism that the organizations don't know what to do with them all. I prefer to put my energy to the more neglected time of the year and focus on the charity that begins at home. The giving and the thanks starts with a full heart and forgiveness of those that you care about. Why is feeding the poor more fulfilling then feeding those that you love? I'm not sure. </p><p></p><p>I hope your holidays or non holidays are what gives you satisfaction or peace. No one should be forced to enjoy a day because they feel obligated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 216922, member: 3"] Abbey, I love this time of year. Life is a bear most days. This time of year gives me an excuse and a date to focus to connect with those I care about. I don't mind sharing a meal with them. I don't mind cooking or cleaning up if everyone pitches in. I don't feel used but maybe because I ask for help. It can be pressured but it is the anticipation of sharing time with those I love that makes it the preparation for something I want worth while. We have done the quiet, no pressure Thanksgiving for a few years. It's ok and suited us at that time in our life. We prefer the hustle, bustle, sights, sounds, smells that this holiday brings. I like the idea of having a day to reflect on gratitude. You can make Christmas as non commercial as you want. No one forces anyone to buy into craziness. I also get the fun of Black Friday but it isn't for me. Crowds overwhelm me. I do get that it has become an event like the Super bowl. Let those who enjoy it participate. This is one of those things I enjoy more from the sidelines. Not everyone likes holidays. I get that but having a youth of holidays that seemed unfulfilling, I now enjoy being the one who creates the fulfilled feeling within myself. I have grown to love the effort and energy put into the holidays. They are not commercial based for me so I don't resent it and ignore a lot of solicitation. We don't volunteer for the holiday feeding fest strictly because there is such an overflow of once a year, working professionals induced guilt volunteerism that the organizations don't know what to do with them all. I prefer to put my energy to the more neglected time of the year and focus on the charity that begins at home. The giving and the thanks starts with a full heart and forgiveness of those that you care about. Why is feeding the poor more fulfilling then feeding those that you love? I'm not sure. I hope your holidays or non holidays are what gives you satisfaction or peace. No one should be forced to enjoy a day because they feel obligated. [/QUOTE]
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