Does Christmas mean less if you don't have children?
By Jacqui
@euphie (573)
Ballymena, Northern Ireland
December 25, 2015 11:26am CST
I have seen a few posts on Facebook today that seem to be implying that those of us who have children don't seem to find this time of year as wonderful as those that do have children.
While I can understand that a lot of the joy of Christmas involves children and Santa's visits but for those people who are parents to imply that somehow those people who have chosen not to hvae children can't enjoy the holiday season as much has annoyed me slightly.
I'm maybe feeling a little put out but seeing things on Facebook from people saying that they hope that other parents have a wonderful Christmas has annoyed me.
Anyway, rant over and I hope everyone is having a lovely Christmas :o)
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6 responses
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
25 Dec 15
We have had the same experience and i feel very much the same way too..
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@Angelee_27 (3460)
• United States
25 Dec 15
I think kids do bring a lot of fun and joy to Holidays. None in my house this year, so it does feel sort of empty.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
25 Dec 15
It was enjoyingable when my children were young but now it is enjoyabe watching my pets get their gifts and play with them. I don't go on facebook that much any more so I don't know what is being said on there but adults can have fun on Christmas just like anyoe else.
Have a Very Merry Christmas
@silvermist (19702)
• India
25 Dec 15
@euphie This is one of the reasons I do not spend much time on Facebook.For anything there will be differing opinions.Enjoying Christmas depends on the persons.So just ignore them and have a Merry Christmas.
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@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
4 Jan 16
Children add a different dimension to Christmas -- and a bit more pressure, too -- but Christmas is Christmas and is a beautiful season for us all. People shouldn't make others feel bad who are in a different situation than they are themselves.
@crystalvisions (440)
• United Kingdom
26 Dec 15
Christmas is what you make it - whether you have children or not.
