Event Sheet.

[bloodsong1]

I am feeling frustrated and annoyed.

The holidays are coming.

I do not know what the family will be doing, because THEY don't know what they're doing.

I do not want to go to a family gathering, because I have still not forgiven or forgotten what happened this time EDIT: two years ago, where we were kicked out of Bronco's house and ordered to go live with Mama A under penalty of having no babysitting services for The Cuteness.

Work is insane, and will continue to be insane, so much so that I'm not bothering to take any extra time off.

Solstice falls on a Monday this year. This is inconvenient. Christmas means nothing to me now, and as it falls on a Friday, I get a three day weekend. But I cannot celebrate MY holiday, as I have to be at work. Something for the weekend prior could be arranged, depending.

Do I really want to get involved in the hoopla? Is it because I'm EXPECTED to, as the stereotypical mother of 2 with house and 2 cars American dream?

I am looking forward to decorating the house. AFTER Dec. 1. Possibly later.

I remember when I looked forward to the holidays and all the hustle and bustle. This was, oh, about seven, eight years ago. Bad Things have been happening around the holidays ever since. I've lost that magic. I'm not sure I want it back.

Comments

[chezelliott.livejournal.com]

I understand completely. Christmas is not my holiday. Our society has taken what was supposed to be a spiritual, sharing thing and turned it into a greedfest that I won't participate in. All the youngsters in my family are teenagers, and only little kids are fun at Christmas in my book.
The food is good at my family's Christmas dinner, though, and I do enjoy getting together with them. Last year's strife seems to have dissipated, so hopefully it will be a good day. Otherwise, Craig and I will spend the day home or at my mom's.
This is your first winter holiday season in your home. Start your own tradition. Most of us Pagans have to celebrate our holidays when we can rather than on the actual day, so why not make it a week-long series of smaller events? Acknowledge other people's beliefs and celebrations, emphasize the positive things we share with other religions and especially Pagans' unique belief that all religions deserve respect even if we don't share the core beliefs.
It's your holiday season. Be unique!

[bloodsong1.livejournal.com]

Actually, last year was our first year. My dad came out and we had fun.

I'll make an event of decorating, but I have to get through Thanksgiving first. That's what's really bugging me.