So how was everyone's Christmas?

Perth, Australia
December 27, 2018 12:40am CST
What did everyone get up to on Christmas day? What did Santa get you? I spent the day with my family. We all went over to my Aunty's place to have lunch. Was some really nice food. Kinda wish I had some of the leftovers now. There were a few things that annoyed me but that pretty much happens on any regular day anyway. Christmas day makes no difference for some of my family members who like to have a "Let's pick on Danielle" moment. I can explain what I mean about this another time. But in general it was a nice day but I'm honestly glad it's all over. Christmas seemed way more hectic this year for some reason. I really wasn't in the mood for it at all this year. I enjoyed wrapping presents and giving presents but otherwise I didn't care much for it this time. But I would love to hear what you all got up to. Hope everyone had a great Christmas day! ****Photo is mine showing the snacks before lunch and decorations****
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
27 Dec 18
Nice decor. It really set the Christmas mood. We got stuff for the kids. Seeing their eyes light up with joy as they open their presents is the best gift.
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@Beatburn Yeah it was very pretty and I regret not taking photos of the other side of the room as there were a lot of beautiful ornaments and lights. Awwww! I love watching kids open their presents. I love watching all the enjoyment. I'm glad you had a great day! Sounds wonderful.
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@Beatburn (4286)
• Philippines
28 Dec 18
@VivaLaDani13 Thanks. May you also have a good new year!
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• Perth, Australia
1 Jan 19
@Beatburn Thank you so much! Same to you!
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@maezee (41988)
• United States
27 Dec 18
Mine was decent as well, and also hectic. It always is for some reason even though there aren't that many of us. Hope it went well for you otherwise. I always feel like super relieved when the holidays are over.
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@maezee Yeah it is really amazing how much there is to do even if it's with a small group. And I'm the same as you. I am still grateful for the nice times but I'm so much more calm once it's all over and done with.
@LadyDuck (472114)
• Switzerland
27 Dec 18
I love this beautiful Christmas table. I am glad you had a great day. We also had a very nice Christmas.
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@LadyDuck Thank you and I am glad you had a good Christmas too.
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@hillhjill (23717)
• United States
27 Dec 18
Such a pretty set up.. we went to family's and had lunch and opened gifts, I got a few good things and my sister in law really knows me as she got me a conspiracy theory book that I love and Grimm fairy tales.
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@hillhjill Yeah it was really nice. My Aunty always brings out lots decorations. I wish I took photos of the rest of it. There was plenty more where that came from lol oh how nice! I love reading about conspiracy theories! I'm glad you got things you really wanted and had a nice time!
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@hillhjill (23717)
• United States
27 Dec 18
@VivaLaDani13 Thank you.
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
27 Dec 18
Wow very pretty there. .I had celebrated Christmas with family and relatives .it was quite good :)
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@Icydoll Sounded like a nice day for you.
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
27 Dec 18
@VivaLaDani13 yeah Dani .Thank you
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• United Kingdom
28 Dec 18
What did Santa get me? Well I have everything I could possible want (or so my wife says!) so he gave me the usual socks and deodorant
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• Perth, Australia
1 Jan 19
@ThreeTeddies lol think she's trying to tell ya something?
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@AmbiePam (93898)
• United States
27 Dec 18
I love wrapping presents. And I love looking for gifts that people will love. I wish I could have taken home some leftovers too!
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@AmbiePam (93898)
• United States
1 Jan 19
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• Perth, Australia
1 Jan 19
@AmbiePam Yeah those are the parts I enjoy the most. I like to see people's faces after they unwrap what I have given to them. I actually made my Aunty cry form the gift I got her lol Then I started crying. It wasn't cause she was made or upset with what I did. Was just something that touched her heart. I am still wanting those leftovers lol
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
27 Dec 18
My Christmas was simple just enjoyed being with my husband and watched some Christmas Movies together. I hope next year will be much better
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• Germany
27 Dec 18
@VivaLaDani13 Yes it was a relaxing time
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@m_audrey6788 Watching Christmas movies sounds like fun and relaxing!
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@moffittjc (121715)
• Gainesville, Florida
28 Dec 18
This was an unusual Christmas for me. It just seemed to creep up so fast, I felt I wasn't ready for it. Usually we go out and buy our tree right after Thanksgiving (towards the end of November), but it has been raining so much every weekend that it took forever for us to have a nice weekend day where we could go out to the Christmas tree lots and find the perfect tree. I didn't go overboard with presents this year, which is a first for me, because usually I spoil the kids with too much stuff. But they're getting older now, so I wanted to make sure to get them a few things they would truly appreciate. Overall, it was a very laid back and relaxing Christmas this year for us, but it sure came and went fast.
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@moffittjc (121715)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 Jan 19
@VivaLaDani13 Well, Christmas is one of my most favorite times of the year, so I hope Christmas 2019 comes fast!
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• Perth, Australia
1 Jan 19
@moffittjc I think that's why I wasn't feeling it this year. Because like you said, it came by too quickly. I'm glad that it was still a good and relaxing Christmas for you either way.
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• Perth, Australia
2 Jan 19
@moffittjc oh god no lol Hope it goes fast for you but slow as a turtle for me. I'm nowhere near ready or wanting to do it again anytime soon.
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@just4him (317242)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Dec 18
I love that picture and the chair covers! I'm sorry you weren't into Christmas this year, but I'm happy you still had a good Christmas. I had a wonderful Christmas with my children as I went to their homes. They didn't come to mine, so I don't have leftovers, the only downside. I painted rocks to give my children this year as finances were tighter than they've ever been, but it was a great Christmas. They all loved their rocks.
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@just4him (317242)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Jan 19
@VivaLaDani13 Thank you. Happy New Year to you too. My kids loved their rocks. It proves to me you don't need expensive presents to make people happy. Give from the heart. It was one of my best Christmases ever.
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• Perth, Australia
5 Jan 19
@just4him I agree. I'm really wanting to make things this year for Christmas. I'm really over going to the stores and buying things. I'd rather make stuff to make it more personal. Even if it's just baking cookies or something.
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• Perth, Australia
1 Jan 19
@just4him Hey! Happy New Year! And yeah it was still a good time but feeling more relaxed now that it's all over. Those rocks are so beautiful! I love them! And I think handmade gifts are really special! Great job!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Dec 18
It is such a hectic day when you wanted everyone to have some gifts or tokens to make them happy too! It was fun to be with the family.
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@acelawrites That is true! It was also so chaotic in the shopping centres. Actually chaotic everywhere outside. I'm glad you had a fun day!
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
27 Dec 18
It was a family gathering, my family. It was simple and informal but that's what we do together, eat, sing play and watch in the plaza.
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@ilocosboy Hey I think Christmas day can be celebrated in any way. As long as everyone is having a good time, that's all that matters. It sounded like a great day to me!
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
27 Dec 18
Nice little set up there Dani thanks for sharing. It was okay not bad just okay here. Glad yours was okay too. It was first Christmas without Mother RIP so not feeling it much either.
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@Courage7 oh no I am so sorry! I can tell you I know that feeling. I lost my mum when I was 16 so every occasion that came by was difficult. R.I.P to your mum and really hope you're getting some good support around you during this time.
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@Courage7 No worries and thank you too.
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@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
27 Dec 18
@VivaLaDani13 Thank you so kindly Dani. Rest in peace to your dear Mother also..so sorry to hear this
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
27 Dec 18
I celebrate Christmas on January 7th.
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@Nevena83 Hey that's cool! Can you please explain to me why? Like how come yours is in January and not December?
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
27 Dec 18
@VivaLaDani13 I am a christian-Orthodox and we celebrate Christmas in the old calendar on January 7th.
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• Perth, Australia
27 Dec 18
@Nevena83 aw ok I see thank you for explaining! Well in case I don't see you around I wish you a Merry Christmas for the 7th of January!
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@jeanena (2198)
• Bucklin, Kansas
27 Dec 18
Wow that looks great. I would love to be able to decorate like that for the Holiday , but with my grand kids well they get a little wild and crazy. Maybe someday..lol I have been so exhausted since everyone left ,I just can't seem to get back going again. My daughters both had to work and my son was house sitting for some friends so I had to do most all of the prep by myself . We had a good time with the kids though even though they were a bit on the wild side.
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• Perth, Australia
1 Jan 19
@jeanena lol that is a fair enough reason to not do it right now but yes, like you said maybe someday you can. I'm sorry that you were pretty much the only one in charge of everything. I'm sure you did a wonderful job and I hope you can rest now that it's all over!
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@Peach10 (1920)
1 Jan 19
I would love to be in that room with such spirit of Christmas present. It so adorable. Though you may not feel it, it's all over your dining room. Have a blessed year ahead of you..
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• Perth, Australia
1 Jan 19
@Peach10 Yeah it was still a pretty good day. Thank you very much and all the best for your 2019!