tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post6581479024799037961..comments2024-03-28T14:32:27.694-07:00Comments on Where the Wild Things Were: Twas the fright before ChristmasLydia C. Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-69217702372025928282022-10-21T13:38:32.064-07:002022-10-21T13:38:32.064-07:00I love Halloween and Christmas but I try not to ge...I love Halloween and Christmas but I try not to get sucked in to buying muchMidwife and Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14884637007249427972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-33708293020803688372022-10-21T01:19:27.314-07:002022-10-21T01:19:27.314-07:00Great post. This is so true. It is like Christma...Great post. This is so true. It is like Christmas without the pressure (obs different to, but I know what you mean). We were round at my mums for a birthday Indian takeaway the other day and to me it felt like the fun part of Christmas- all just bustling setting the table, food and drinks and being together etc. xxxClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474239038900569348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-88130889620745350792022-10-20T05:58:50.165-07:002022-10-20T05:58:50.165-07:00I love this post! I know what you mean about Chris...I love this post! I know what you mean about Christmas, and it's still so relevant now. Maybe even more so. Since the little is now older, we've been having a blast at Halloween. I wouldn't say we are organised enough to go full out with a party. But we do loads of makes, bakes and have a great time doing our own Halloween themed family night in. #blogtober22 Annette, 3 Little Buttonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09529533542517938475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-76547641046999854862020-11-12T12:14:34.174-08:002020-11-12T12:14:34.174-08:00I’ve never really been interested in Halloween so ...I’ve never really been interested in Halloween so we don’t really do anything for it. I completely get what you’re saying about Christmas and I had the same experiences. However, since a family feud 3 years ago it has taken the stress out of Christmas now because I just please myself and my family. #ParentPowerMummy of a Square Peghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726133307722583556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-77406869635760946282020-11-12T03:57:24.677-08:002020-11-12T03:57:24.677-08:00We don't really do Halloween, but I have no is...We don't really do Halloween, but I have no issue with others doing it and enjoying it, and making it fun. I get why it's more fun and enjoyable than Christmas for you though, because we have the same Christmas issues and now refuse to spend Christmas with anyone or doing anything we don't want to do as a family. Didn't go down well but they got over it, eventually. Hope you enjoyed your Halloween and had a lot of fun despite CovidKaren Reekiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04250746220716532840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-90496315164283074102020-11-03T13:53:15.310-08:002020-11-03T13:53:15.310-08:00I never went trick or treating when I was a child ...I never went trick or treating when I was a child but my kids have been out for the last few years and LOVED it! There is so much build up for Christmas that it seems like an ant-climax sadly. Thanks for linking up with #parentpowerloopyloulaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07098606500168411245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-85497359169271270002015-10-26T04:29:52.759-07:002015-10-26T04:29:52.759-07:00I still like your positive take on Halloween Lydia...I still like your positive take on Halloween Lydia. I'm still not much of a fan but I think I need to find more of the meaning and make it more of a celebration. I hope you have lots planned for Saturday night!Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645347058596682545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-58846086626225537992015-10-26T03:35:01.619-07:002015-10-26T03:35:01.619-07:00I still don't love Christmas, three years on f...I still don't love Christmas, three years on from my original comment, LOLJanet Camillerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040750107420193756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-12619503685611035732015-10-25T19:50:32.876-07:002015-10-25T19:50:32.876-07:00I love Halloween too :) It was pretty popular to g...I love Halloween too :) It was pretty popular to go trick or treating and getting dressed up in my area as a kid. I like the idea of people in Australia getting more into the spirit of it like in the US, decorating houses and such. I don't mind the commerciality of it too much though.. I am Chrismas obsessed a bit and am already super exciting about it.. in October lol I just love a good fun celebration!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906841057921637169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-14786342513892367082015-10-25T18:58:19.029-07:002015-10-25T18:58:19.029-07:00See, I am terrible at planning and hosting parties...See, I am terrible at planning and hosting parties. My poor kids got a bit of rough deal with me. I'm no fun. Enjoy your party xoNesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06860187504607445377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-38936296270768047052014-11-06T03:12:25.553-08:002014-11-06T03:12:25.553-08:00We had a ball. Even I dressed up with face paint, ...We had a ball. Even I dressed up with face paint, along with the girls this year. Ba humbug to the people who don't like it. Maybe there should be a halloween grinch haha.One Mother Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928028285580684170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-40926329326972386272014-11-01T03:29:29.386-07:002014-11-01T03:29:29.386-07:00I love this. Love it.
I am lucky we only have o...I love this. Love it. <br />I am lucky we only have one side of the family to contend with on christmas day but it is still such a busy day. I am also over christmas being a 365 day event. I swear the shops don't bother taking away all the stuff for sale and just leave it. Our school had a massive carnival last night which was great and it was a great atmosphere. I think my main reason for disliking it so much is that kids are roaming the streets with no adults nearby. I love the idea of a party.<br />I hope you had a great night last night!!<br />annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771839779749239686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-40917301395692873592014-10-30T16:22:24.719-07:002014-10-30T16:22:24.719-07:00I hope you have another fun Halloween this year. ...I hope you have another fun Halloween this year. I'm not sure what happens in our neighbourhood given it's our first Halloween in our new home so will see tonight. We have candy at the ready in case they do come around trick or treating !!<br />Have a wonderful night !<br />Me xoxMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520543769631877571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-13941356942959048052013-12-02T16:56:48.766-08:002013-12-02T16:56:48.766-08:00This is why for the 11 years I lived in the USA I ...This is why for the 11 years I lived in the USA I loved Thanksgiving. There was none of the pressure there is at Christmas to buy the perfect gifts and decorate the whole house...it was just family and friends coming together for a feast and enjoying the day together. Christmas Day is a bit sad for me as it is always over really quickly. We do breakfast with my family, then my sisters rush off to in-laws places. one sister recently moved away so she won't even be here this year. And the huge family I was planning on having to make Christmases so special hasn't' worked out and my only son will be a bit lonely this Christmas I think. All we can do is try and plan the right amount of events that means we're not running around like crazy and stressed out, keep things simple and fun, and make the most of it without getting sucked into it ALL. x Aroha @ Colours of Sunsethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260762008076873790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-65713431745187383572013-12-02T02:59:30.828-08:002013-12-02T02:59:30.828-08:00This year we decided that we aren't going anyw...This year we decided that we aren't going anywhere for Christmas. For the last 5 Christmases we have traveled (600+km) and we just want a year at home. We told people if they really want to see us, then they know where we are...so that probably means we will be spending the day by ourselves and I am looking so forward to it!Tegan Churchillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13437605496110028625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-72288988466955529142013-12-02T02:25:36.446-08:002013-12-02T02:25:36.446-08:00I never really got in to or understand the whole H...I never really got in to or understand the whole Halloween thing. It seemed to go crazy here this year and I am not sure why.. I can definitely see it as a benefit if it slows down the craziness of Christmas over riding the shops too early!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700706623301575280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-19128874318309768192013-12-02T02:23:10.322-08:002013-12-02T02:23:10.322-08:00Oh I loved Halloween this year! Other years I have...Oh I loved Halloween this year! Other years I haven't really rated it, but it was awesome this year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-83507029967208371672013-12-02T01:43:52.892-08:002013-12-02T01:43:52.892-08:00I like your take on Halloween. I've never been...I like your take on Halloween. I've never been a big fan of Halloween myself but maybe I need to take another look - I like the idea of a holiday without obligations!Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645347058596682545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-8311894651080169822013-12-02T01:03:44.593-08:002013-12-02T01:03:44.593-08:00Great post! I hope you do reclaim Christmas one da...Great post! I hope you do reclaim Christmas one day... maybe by having a xmas eve celebration at your home with your family and friends... stuff the weird relos and their hang ups. <br /><br />I love your Hallowe'en idea though. I've never really gotten into that celebration but I will try it out next year :)Lanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03378737160853320433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-56674082138337750762013-12-02T01:02:49.614-08:002013-12-02T01:02:49.614-08:00Wish we lived in your neighbourhood! Your Hallowee...Wish we lived in your neighbourhood! Your Halloween sounds like a lot of fun. I make a point of celebrating Halloween, because I did as a child, growing up in Canada and there are not many Canadian traditions that my children get to experience now that I live in Australia. The good thing is that unlike my Canadian friends, my kids' costumes are not limited by what can be worn over a snowsuit - can you picture hundreds of little 'ghosts' walking the streets on Halloween night? :)Shelly - Tropical Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464868349672755774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-64735066965638170492013-12-01T19:27:31.393-08:002013-12-01T19:27:31.393-08:00I'm lucky that my folks and in-laws don't ...I'm lucky that my folks and in-laws don't make a big fuss about visiting them both in one day so we usually alternate and do one family Christmas day and the other on boxing day. This year we have nothing planned on the actual day so we may just spend it at home. I do find the shopping tedious, though. Probably my own fault as I leave it until the last minute. Can't say I've gotten to Halloween as yet but I can see your point about it. Hope your Christmas turns out to be better than expected. xoNesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06860187504607445377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-90608882472141672522013-12-01T16:00:13.002-08:002013-12-01T16:00:13.002-08:00I'm a Christian and while I *do* appreciate th...I'm a Christian and while I *do* appreciate the "reason for the season", I still struggle with the whole Christmas thing ... for various reasons. Just call me the Grinch!Janet Camillerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040750107420193756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-21645280964828913922012-10-29T22:51:41.047-07:002012-10-29T22:51:41.047-07:00I love that they try to put a dampened on it but c...I love that they try to put a dampened on it but can't break your will. There's a blogpost idea for you I the next few weeks. I for one want a bit more of that spirit back!Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-82020793959316507092012-10-29T22:41:17.442-07:002012-10-29T22:41:17.442-07:00Don't get me wrong, I do like Christmas but it...Don't get me wrong, I do like Christmas but it's that trying to keep everyone happy that's sucked the joy out of it. And yes, there certainly is something so very magical about Christmas.Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-25212586181945072302012-10-29T22:39:20.220-07:002012-10-29T22:39:20.220-07:00Fun-ness most definitely SHOULD be a word!Fun-ness most definitely SHOULD be a word!Lydia C. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.com