I have had enough!
By MysD
@mysdianait (66009)
Italy
January 6, 2016 11:28am CST
Three times in the last thirteen days is more than enough! 
I function when I have a routine and that means seven regukar days in a week with no holidays or I end up not knowing which day of the week it is
Thank goodness today is the last of the holidays until the end of March (and we put the clocks forwatd here that holiday weekend too 
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I took the tree and all of the decorations down to the basement this afternoon and felt a certain sense of release. Tomorrow schools start again here and from next Monday everything will be totally normal again for three months 
When is the next festive day where you are?
I function when I have a routine and that means seven regukar days in a week with no holidays or I end up not knowing which day of the week it is
Thank goodness today is the last of the holidays until the end of March (and we put the clocks forwatd here that holiday weekend too )
I took the tree and all of the decorations down to the basement this afternoon and felt a certain sense of release. Tomorrow schools start again here and from next Monday everything will be totally normal again for three months
When is the next festive day where you are?33 people like this
35 responses
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
6 Jan 16
Though there are a few one-day celebrations in many parts of India (and also one or two regional festivals more than the one day celebrations), for most of India, it should be someday in March when they (if possible, me included) will be celebrating Holi - which is also known as the festival of colors. In the northern part of India it is about a week long celebration, but most of the country celebrates it on two days. Officially, the second day, which is the color playing one, is a holiday for most of the country and people.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
Oh yes I have seen that festival of colours mentioned several times here. MyLot is so enlightening and educates us about what is going on in other parts of the world
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@keepitsimpleyo (32)
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7 Jan 16
@mysdianait Yes! holi but before that we have makarajyothi a tribute festival to lord ayyapa, one of the legendary deity (god) in south. People take a vow and fast for 48 days with good hygiene and veg diet. around a week or before they take a pilgrimage tour to to ayyapa temple in sabarimala(kerala) with offering bag of ghee and coconut for the deity. Also it is believed that on the 18 steps to the main god sits 18 siddhas(angels of god) who looks upon our good and bad deeds account Also it is said that, if any1 does this regularly for 48 years god ayyappa grants them moksha (eternal state of bliss). :)
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
6 Jan 16
@mysdianait Now that as it is considered improper to ask a lady about anything related to her age, I think I should ask @topffer about his date of birth
After all, I need some extra stuff on my cake
that day
After all, I need some extra stuff on my cake that day2 people like this
It is on Feb 1st. Don't forget to bring us gifts if you want to taste our birthday cakes
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Jan 16
The next Holiday here is Valentine's Day in February but we don't decorate or do anything for that day. After that is Easter! =)
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
Do workers get a day off for Valentine's day? 
It is celebrated here too and we also have carnival starting now but no days are holidays before Easter.
It is celebrated here too and we also have carnival starting now but no days are holidays before Easter.2 people like this
@Orson_Kart (6776)
• United Kingdom
6 Jan 16
You don't do anything for Valentine's Day? You're supposed to be wined and dined and all that romantic nonsense. I don't bother these days either. 
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
8 Jan 16
@mysdianait no noone gets Valenines day off, for me twice on V alenines day I ended up in he hospital due to bad falls. so am oimng o be mst careful this time lol
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@yukimori (10145)
• United States
6 Jan 16
Today, actually... it's the toddler's second birthday, which means I have to get to work baking cupcakes for this evening and getting her gift (a Green Toys seaplane for her to play with in the bath) wrapped.
After that, we're clear until the kindergartner's birthday in March.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
Happy New Year!
Happy second birthday too to your little one My gosh how time flies!
Happy second birthday too to your little one My gosh how time flies!1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
@yukimori Will that mean more (or maybe less even) free time for you?
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@yukimori (10145)
• United States
6 Jan 16
@mysdianait And the same to you, since I'm pretty sure I haven't wished you one yet.
It's hard to believe this is the start of the Terrible Twos... they do grow so fast! She's going to be transitioning to a new toddler classroom at school soon, too... 
It's hard to believe this is the start of the Terrible Twos... they do grow so fast! She's going to be transitioning to a new toddler classroom at school soon, too... 2 people like this
@LadyDuck (471497)
• Switzerland
6 Jan 16
I have been confused all the week Diana. I thought that today it was Thursday, I am glad it's only Wednesday and this is the last day of the 12 day of Christmas. Tonight we have the last dinner celebration and tomorrow all the decorations will be in the boxes in the understairs. The next fetive day will be the 19th of March (st. Joseph), Italy has removed this holiday, anyway it's a Saturday.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
I thought today was Thursday too! 
Ah before the 19th March we will have 9th and 10th February (Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday) when schools will be off but those are not holidays either.
Ah before the 19th March we will have 9th and 10th February (Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday) when schools will be off but those are not holidays either.1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
@LadyDuck No they are not and they usually call it a holiday for carnival which has nothing to do with anything religious at all. I bet none of those children really know what those days represent 
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@LadyDuck (471497)
• Switzerland
6 Jan 16
@mysdianait I believe that schools will be off also here for Fat Tuesday, but those are not official holidays.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
6 Jan 16
Our anniversary at the end of the month - that's about as festive as I can think of.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
@AbbyGreenhill
I am my own boss these days so a note is not necesary 
I can have the day off as required now
I am my own boss these days so a note is not necesary I can have the day off as required now 1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
6 Jan 16
@mysdianait Absolutely! If you need a 'note' for your boss I'll write one.
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@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
7 Jan 16
You mean they do not turn your world upside down for Valentine's Day? That is the next one the store is gearing up for, and Easter after that.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
7 Jan 16
No here in Italy all that happens is that couples go out for a special date and maybe exchange gifts too but it is not as commercialised as it is in other places. It only involves couples and not relatives all along the line like there in US either. Well not yet but we seem to copy everything eventually if it means extra sales
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
13 Jan 16
@Hatley I guess there are cards and gifts already i the shops in UK too but here in Italy nosign of it yet. We have carnival which means masks and outfits for the kids, wich is the priority here right now.
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
8 Jan 16
As Chinese, we are celebrating Chinese New Year, which is exactly one month from now. It's the most important festival we celebrate in the year.
Though my husband will only have two days off, we usually take a few more days off as we are going back to hometown and celebrate it with our parents and visit other relatives as well. I am happy that we are slowly building up our rhythm at home, but I am sure it'll be affected during and after the Chinese New Year. It'll certainly take some time to get back to normal.
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
16 Jan 16
@mysdianait I should be away for a week. But, I might not have much to share, except for the reunion dinner on Chinese New Year eve. I guess the rest of the days, we will just visit our relatives. 
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
13 Jan 16
How many days will you be away? You will have a lot to tell us once you get back I hope 
We usually only get a short article on the television with few shots of the celebrations os it will be good to here about it firsthand 
We usually only get a short article on the television with few shots of the celebrations os it will be good to here about it firsthand 1 person likes this
@Orson_Kart (6776)
• United Kingdom
6 Jan 16
I think you can never have enough of a good thing, and days off are good things. Aren't they?
Easter is next for us and I do believe it's the end of March like where you are. Or are you here and just confusing me?
I don't believe in god but I do like to 'celebrate' his holidays.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
Days off are indeed good but they are even better when they are all together and not spread out over weeks 
Yes Easter will be at the end of March here where I am too. Yes I am here and have been for almost four years now. Maybe it's time to go back there for a visit 
I don't know what I believe in but I'll take the holidays too
Yes Easter will be at the end of March here where I am too. Yes I am here and have been for almost four years now. Maybe it's time to go back there for a visit
I don't know what I believe in but I'll take the holidays too 1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
@Orson_Kart you should move over here as we get many more.
6th January for Epiphany
25th April, Liberation day
1st May Labour day (a bit like your May bank holiday I guess)
2nd June Repubblic day
15th August, Madonna's day (a bit like your August bank holiday=
1st November to commemorate those passed
8th December Immaculate conception
as well as all of the religious ones too
@rebelann (112870)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Jan 16
I don't let holidays interfere with my life, I'm retired and don't have kids to worry about so until someone online mentions it I rarely know a holiday is going to happen, of course the one thing everyone online likes to do is talk about holiday gifts, food, drink and impending guests.
As for stress, I have none. I do what I want when I want unless Mother Nature decides to kick in some kind of weird weather .... like the snow the day after Christmas and the rain and fog we're getting now.
I'm so ready for Spring
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
That sounds perfect! As much as I would like to forget that it is the holiday season, it is impossible with family but it is over until next time now thank goodness.
Yes, roll on spring indeed. I can see that the days are getting longer already, if only by a few minutes and that is a sure sign that we are going in the right direction
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
7 Jan 16
@rebelann They do indeed, in the same way that the sun does too!
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@rebelann (112870)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Jan 16
Oh yes @mysdianait those extra minutes make a lot of difference in attitudes.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
8 Jan 16
I guess we're back to certain normalcy here although kids are still on summer break for another 3 to 7 weeks. Also the 26th is Australia Day and I'm already so looking forward to the holiday. It's a bit disappointing that it falls on a Tuesday so the Monday before would be pinched between the weekend and the holiday...
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
8 Jan 16
@sishy7 That makes it a less interesting holiday as you can't go away anywhere
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
8 Jan 16
If a holiday falls on a thursday or a tuesday then the day between is usually added to the break and workers have a long weekend. That is good for tourism here as, when it happens in the warmer months, people take off somewjere away from their home.
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@sishy7 (27167)
• Australia
8 Jan 16
@mysdianait Yeah, another long weekend would be nice but Monday the 25th will be just a normal working day...
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
7 Jan 16
So here we stop and you start there.Always something to celebrate in some part of the world it seems
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
13 Jan 16
@yugocean Thta date is not celcbrated in Britaisn. Here in Italy it is also a religious holiday.
@yugocean (9963)
• India
9 Jan 16
@mysdianait Yes there is always something like that. Just like 15 Aug is Independence from British Empire; don't know how it is made officially in Britain
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
8 Jan 16
As we still have the 6th as a holiday here, nothing starts back to normal until after then. In fact schools went back on 7th. We now have the sales
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 16
@mysdianait Here they seem to have sales all year round.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
8 Jan 16
@jaboUK The real sales here are twice a year and supposedly 'end of season' but as this winter has been so warm and the season has not even started, there are real bargains to be found. Of course if next year winter is warm too we will have easyed our money
Most places have some sort of discount all year round here too and if you shop around you can always find something without spending the earth.
Most places have some sort of discount all year round here too and if you shop around you can always find something without spending the earth.1 person likes this
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
ooops another typo
But do you get a day off for either Valentine's day or St. Patrick?
But do you get a day off for either Valentine's day or St. Patrick?1 person likes this
@Orson_Kart (6776)
• United Kingdom
6 Jan 16
Did you mean festivae or festive? haha
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
8 Jan 16
that is the next holiday here too and by chance we change the closks that weekend too
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
8 Jan 16
I believe it will be Valentines day February 14 when everyone gets mushy and buys friends and lovers valentines to show their love to me it really does not mean much to me as I'm widowed and have only my adult son. Im glad now that the holidays are over and things can get back to normal o
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@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Jan 16
I took my Christmas stuff down before New Years, as I got tired of seeing it, and I got tired of watching Christmas movies as well, as they started showing them back on Halloween, which was way to early. I am glad tht it is all over now, and we can all get back to normal. I am hoping to make more than last month too, as the traffic was down, but now it seems to have pickded up some, and that is a good thing.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
6 Jan 16
Your holidays are really long! From Halloween indeed I would have gone crazy if things had got underway that early. My favourite tv shows start back again next week after a three week break and as I don't watch films (I will catch up in future years with what I am missing) I was really fed up with what they were showing but two months of it would have really knocked me out!
I would have gone crazy if things had got underway that early. My favourite tv shows start back again next week after a three week break and as I don't watch films (I will catch up in future years with what I am missing) I was really fed up with what they were showing but two months of it would have really knocked me out!1 person likes this
@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Jan 16
@mysdianait It got to the point, where I just avoided watching them at all costs, as they just kept repeating them over and over, and it got boring to always see the same ones. Sure they had new ones, but then they played them over and over too. I didn't even want to watch mine own, although I did anyway, as they weren't put on Hallmark, and I didn't have to watch them over and oiver again, if I didnt want tol. I am so glad it is all over, as now things will get back to normal after two months.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16762)
• China
7 Jan 16
As far as my concerned ,festivals are burdensome in a way. The next festival here is the Spring Festival (on Feb 8th) where there will be a lot of shopping,cooking and pay New Year calls to friends and relatives .In addition ,don't know if you have heard of the Spring transportation and Spring Festival evening gala .
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
7 Jan 16
Oh there is always fun eevry day. Just that there is so much going on during the festive season that there is less time for it. But I get some every day somehow
@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
25 Jan 16
Oh we had Lohri, Makar Sakranti and Gurpurab after New Years. Now we will be celebrating our 67th Republic Day tomorrow on 26 Jan.
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@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
25 Jan 16
Hope you have a lovely holiday tomorrow!
Now we have no more holidays until Easter at the end of March but in between there will be carnivals and every weekend there will be festivities in the villages.
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