Lestat Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 They are all within a month of each other and this can cause severe shortages in the old wage packet every month, especially if you've got children. Which do you like and hate the most? I've got to admit I like Christmas but not for the shopping-traffic-sold out shops-last turkey fights etc. Halloween is good fun except for the trick or treaters who now tend to annoy and demand rather than put an effort in and be gracious. I think Bonfire night is my favourite just for the atmosphere - families gathered around a huge fire, keeping warm out in the cold, the fireworks, baked potatoes etc. . the only thing which ruins it nowadays are the chavs who let fireworks off in streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Then new year, then valentines, then easter... plus birthdays on top... it never stops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donjuan Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 my favourite is Halloween, but i miss it this year as im on holiday in Dubai, and i dont think they would take kindly to a 17 year old british maniac walking round dressed as edward scissorhands guess i have to settle for bon fire nght, xmas is good but they start selling stuffing and talking about it way too early Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Maiden Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I do love Halloween and Christmas. They have become more meaningful and less commercialised for me over the last 8 years. I tend to have my bonfire at Halloween as part of my celebrations and is the main source for the tradition of Bonfire night. Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon51 Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Hallowe'en, never recognised it. Bonfire night, no room in garden for bonfire (unless I ruin lawn), so give kids money instead of fireworks. They can watch other people's from bedroom windows!! Christmas, love atmosphere and spoil kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 I'm a proper sucker for Christmas, but not to the extent of erecting silly festive furtniture in the garden like most seem to do these days. I love making an all out effort with everything, including shopping only because I've discovered internet shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Bored of early fireworks, not keen on begging children. I like fright night in town. Adore Christmas and I love the atmosphere but I have to work hard to stay away from shops till December and ignore TV ads like argos cos it really spoils it. If they did it all in December I think I'd enjoy it more. generally Im a sucker for celebrating stuff like b/days and valentines although I disagree with grandparents day! What a crock! Maybe it time to campaign for an xmas in its own month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.blaze Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 My favourites Halloween We always have kickin parties every year and not once has one flopped. Bonfire night is OK but not really anything to celebrate. Tbh I wish Guy Forks suceeded in his plans. XMAS is just a time for getting drunk and spending too much money, nothing new there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimsid2000 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Remember remember the 5th of November gunpowder treason and plot, for i see no reason why terrible treason is ever to be forgot. I'll say Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Halloween used to be good when I was a kid, Mum would decorate the house and dress up and we had special "ghoulish" food. It doesn't mean anything to me nowadays. Bonfire Night has always been special because it's my birthday. I still love watching all the free firework displays from seven floors up but I miss traditional local bonfires. Christmas just has a nice "feel" to it somehow, a time to be with loved ones and over indulge a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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