So this is Christmas.

[dejana]

Someday Christmas is going to be special again.

Someday I'm going to put up my Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving. Someday I'm going to have money saved up in advance so I'm able to get my family and friends the presents they deserve. Someday I'm going to buy those presents early enough to have a nice pile of wrapped gifts under the tree long before the holiday. Someday I'm going to write and send my Christmas cards at the beginning of December. Someday I'm going to have a house, that I can decorate with Christmas lights and host a Christmas party in. Someday I'm going to spend a month out of the year surrounded by holly and mistletoe and lights and greenery. Someday I'm actually going to have the holidays free again, so I can spend them with the people I love instead of at the office. Someday that fondness for December that pops up occasionally during the rest of the year will translate into an enjoyment of the season at its proper time. Someday the Christmas season I fantasize about will be the reality.

Someday I'm going to experience the Christmas spirit again, and December 25th won't feel like just another day anymore.

But not this year.

(FYI, I'm giving and getting zip all for Christmas this year, so I hope you'll all forgive me if I don't read or comment on your gift list entries.)

Comments

[demandingvoice.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

Merry Christmas Dejana.

Looking back over the years, I cherish the memories of all my Christmases...including the ones that were difficult. Don't let the materialism of the season get you down. You have people who love and care about you.

[dejana.livejournal.com]

^^; I think I got a bit misunderstood. It's not so much that I missed out on all the material things others get, but that with one thing and another I didn't get to experience any Christmas at all. I moved this month, and I worked over the holiday... I never had a chance to get any of that Christmas feeling going. It's a season of celebration and togetherness, and I didn't have time for either one. Now I'm just trying to avoid any last-minute Christmas spirit so I don't get depressed over missing so much.

Thanks for the well-wishes, though. ^^

[faithfullove.livejournal.com]

I agree with what Krysia said.

The materialism of Christmas has gotten out of hand. Look at the deeper reason to celebrate. I am not much into the parties and decorating and all that. There aren't presents packed under the tree like in years past, the kids are getting presents but not a lot. As far as I know neither me or my hubby are getting anything. Some years are just not up to par with other years.

{{HUGS}}

Just remember that you do have those special people in your life that love ya and are thinking about you.

[dejana.livejournal.com]

^^; I think I got a bit misunderstood. It's not so much that I missed out on all the material things others get, but that with one thing and another I didn't get to experience any Christmas at all. I moved this month, and I worked over the holiday... I never had a chance to get any of that Christmas feeling going. It's a season of celebration and togetherness, and I didn't have time for either one. Now I'm just trying to avoid any last-minute Christmas spirit so I don't get depressed over missing so much.

Thanks for the well-wishes, though. ^^

[faithfullove.livejournal.com]

I see. I do understand. Due to the situation going on here I am not able to celebrate with my parents and brothers. So, I didn't get to do what we are used to doing.

Here's to a better season next year full of spirit and time with the family.

[csi-tokyo3.livejournal.com]

Oooh, nice Setsuna. ^^ *wants to pet her, but would get beaten brutally by the Time Key*

[sea_thoughts]

I'm sorry that your expectations were disappointed, darling. I feel for you on the presents issue, I didn't have the money to buy my family the presents they wanted, let alone send any Christmas cards to people. It really hurts when you can't give to the people you love. And I didn't feel very Christmassy because I only got home on 23rd December, so... Christmas spirit sort of passed me by.

*hugs*

Next year will be better, I know it.

[dejana.livejournal.com]

^^;; Heh, I was copying and pasting that comment to several people and completely missed the fact that you're the one who correctly interpreted my entry. xD So I deleted the misdirected comment. Sorry, and thanks! ^^

Let's both hope for a better December in 2007.

[sea_thoughts]

*pretends to be offended*

Of course, I get just roped in with everyone else, don't mind me.

;P

I'm glad you're feeling a bit better.

[dejana.livejournal.com]

^^; I think I got a bit misunderstood. It's not so much that I missed out on all the material things others get, but that with one thing and another I didn't get to experience any Christmas at all. I moved this month, and I worked over the holiday... I never had a chance to get any of that Christmas feeling going. It's a season of celebration and togetherness, and I didn't have time for either one. Now I'm just trying to avoid any last-minute Christmas spirit so I don't get depressed over missing so much.

Thanks for the well-wishes, though. ^^