Christmas is cancelled
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Cancelling Christmas
I’m all for it. It would be such a relief to postpone it until next year. Everything else has been cancelled so let’s go for it. It would be just so nice to not have to think about turkeys, trees, etc. for just one year.
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Re: Cancelling Christmas
surely a bit early for a bit of Ebenezer Scroogedermotdermot wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 2:49 amI’m all for it. It would be such a relief to postpone it until next year. Everything else has been cancelled so let’s go for it. It would be just so nice to not have to think about turkeys, trees, etc. for just one year.
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Re: Cancelling Christmas
Cancel it, I'm still having it either way !
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Don’t cancel it, just change it to what you like.dermotdermot wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 2:49 amI’m all for it. It would be such a relief to postpone it until next year. Everything else has been cancelled so let’s go for it. It would be just so nice to not have to think about turkeys, trees, etc. for just one year.
We’ve not had turkey & sprouts for 30 years.
I’d like to do away with presents and just have a thanksgiving style Christmas.
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Cromwell had the same idea,it didn't go down well back then
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We don't celebrate it anyway but for those who do. With the technology these days with Zoom, Whatsapp etc. You can still open presents while on one of those with loved ones. Some companies offer a wrapping service with their delivery. Even have a virtual meal. No need to cancel it, just adapt.
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I thought thanksgiving was all about the TurkeyLoveCurryPies wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 5:13 amDon’t cancel it, just change it to what you like.
We’ve not had turkey & sprouts for 30 years.
I’d like to do away with presents and just have a thanksgiving style Christmas.
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I’m not too fussed about it, but it was my favourite day of the year as a kid, apart from going to the airport in my new Burnley shirt for my holidays.
I enjoy it for my daughters now
I enjoy it for my daughters now
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What would Michael Buble' do? It's the only time off the year you hear from the fecker?
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Miserable buggers.........Christmas is fab even if yer not a “believer”.......this year it might be cheaper!!! Boxing Days looking a bit bleak though with no footy! May just have to go for a nice long walk on a frosty day, blue sky ending up at a pub with a roaring log fire.........
See......not so bad after all.
See......not so bad after all.
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Xmas.wont be cancelled
If anything itl be bigger than ever after this shite year
If anything itl be bigger than ever after this shite year
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On the plus side you only need to buy 6 presents, assuming one is for yourself.
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Bah humbug
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Unfortunately with total lockdown it'll have to be 1 hours walk and no pub so def cheaper.Jimmymaccer wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 7:32 amMiserable buggers.........Christmas is fab even if yer not a “believer”.......this year it might be cheaper!!! Boxing Days looking a bit bleak though with no footy! May just have to go for a nice long walk on a frosty day, blue sky ending up at a pub with a roaring log fire.........
See......not so bad after all.
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Sounds dreadful.BenWickes wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 6:49 amWe don't celebrate it anyway but for those who do. With the technology these days with Zoom, Whatsapp etc. You can still open presents while on one of those with loved ones. Some companies offer a wrapping service with their delivery. Even have a virtual meal. No need to cancel it, just adapt.
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Cancelling is a very 'in' obsession at the moment (read WOKE). Christmas fortunately cannot be cancelled as it is fixed in the Christian calender. The hooha surrounding it can be watered down for sure and the way things look that may be inevitable anyway. Hard times ahead Ebeneezer.
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The Puritan's cancelled it under Cromwell's rule because people were enjoying, 'carnal and sensual delights'. That suggests that there must have been some interesting Christmas party games in that period.
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They're already selling selection boxes and chocolate Santa /Snowmen /Reindeers in my local Sainsburys...
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well thankfully they've cancelled the tiresome new year fireworks display from london, so that's a bonus.
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Hopefully they will use the money normally wasted on fireworks to help some poverty stricken or poorly people. I really hope they don’t waste it on some cr*p tv show with overpaid ‘celebs’.
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Re: Cancelling Christmas
There's only one man in the country with the authority to cancel Christmas and that's Stan.
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Christmas is cancelled
......along with Remembrance Day, Bonfire night, Trick or treat, Dewali etc in large numbers.
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/n ... ns-issued/
https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/n ... ns-issued/
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but not halloween, so another chance for the dimwits in fancy dress to copy the yanks and the older idiots to dress up and get p***** in the name of something or other.
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It says Halloween thoughWile E Coyote wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:45 pmbut not halloween, so another chance for the dimwits in fancy dress to copy the yanks and the older idiots to dress up and get p***** in the name of something or other.
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I laughed at that - they don't half give some fancy names to some things.
Akin to a batsman being a Willow operative ffs !!!
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I prefer the other group, The Resilience Forum for Lancashire. They really represent my views.
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What have either of them ever done for us ?TheFamilyCat wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 12:07 amI prefer the other group, The Resilience Forum for Lancashire. They really represent my views.
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Re: Christmas is cancelled
The turkeys will be happy as will the geese.
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There are local resilience forums throughout the country made up of statutory organisations, such as the police, local authorities and the NHS, that come together to respond to emergencies and major incidents.
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F**k off we're the Forum Of Resilience For LancashireTheFamilyCat wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 12:07 amI prefer the other group, The Resilience Forum for Lancashire. They really represent my views.
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I find the Forum For Resilience Of Lancashire more closely represents my views.
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Halloween is to be used for the new door to door Test and Trace system.Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:45 pmbut not halloween, so another chance for the dimwits in fancy dress to copy the yanks and the older idiots to dress up and get p***** in the name of something or other.
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I always practice social Isolation on Hallowe'en.HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 1:05 amHalloween is to be used for the new door to door Test and Trace system.
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Got my fancy dress costume sorted for trick or treatingWile E Coyote wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:45 pmbut not halloween, so another chance for the dimwits in fancy dress to copy the yanks and the older idiots to dress up and get p***** in the name of something or other.
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So it’s officially off then.
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They're already celebrating in a local (Norfolk) restaurant -GodIsADeeJay81 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:00 amThey're already selling selection boxes and chocolate Santa /Snowmen /Reindeers in my local Sainsburys...
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I hope they don't cancel Christmas holidays at work.
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It says Halloween in the article.Wile E Coyote wrote: ↑Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:45 pmbut not halloween, so another chance for the dimwits in fancy dress to copy the yanks and the older idiots to dress up and get p***** in the name of something or other.
But in normal non-corona circumstances, what's wrong with kids wanting to get dressed up and go trick or treating, and adults wanting to get dressed up and have a laugh? So what if the holiday is traditionally more celebrated in America, lots of Americanisms become immersed in British culture.
So many grouches on this board who whine about things that barely affect their lives at all.
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Re: Christmas is cancelled
Is it not just talking about large events? Hardly the cancellation of Christmas
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Has Santa been given the sack ?
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Might as well cancel life.
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I’m actually quite looking forward to a more relaxed Christmas, we have a big family and I had almost 20 for dinner last year, whilst it was great, it was just one big stress for me and I barely got chance to relax and enjoy myself. Boxing Day is usually my favourite day of the year, so I’m gutted that will be low key
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I have been praying for years for Xmas to be cancelled happy days
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You mean no Noddy Holder?
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Just make sure they keep singing for 15 minutes.HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 1:05 amHalloween is to be used for the new door to door Test and Trace system.
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Here in the Philippines I kid you not they started their Christmas on 1st September!
Absolutely true
Absolutely true
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Cancel mysticism yah...
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Im happy being a "grouch" rather than roll over and meekly accept all the slop that comes my way without criticism.GandalfsBeard wrote: ↑Sat Oct 10, 2020 7:35 amIt says Halloween in the article.
But in normal non-corona circumstances, what's wrong with kids wanting to get dressed up and go trick or treating, and adults wanting to get dressed up and have a laugh? So what if the holiday is traditionally more celebrated in America, lots of Americanisms become immersed in British culture.
So many grouches on this board who whine about things that barely affect their lives at all.
still, as long as you're happy eh ?