I can’t seem to get into the holiday spirit this year. Last year it was wasn’t strong, but it was there. But this year it’s dead.
Anyone have a magic elixir? I used to love holiday spirit!
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I'm not interested bring on the summer.
LeighShelton
Level 8
Dec 12, 2017
2
I'm alone too
I usually don't get into the holiday spirit, but this year is different because I feel rather depressed. I hate being alone. 
bingst
Level 8
Dec 11, 2017
3
I understand completely.
Do something for someone else, especially kids. Christmas is really for them.
Unicorn1824
Level 7
Dec 11, 2017
3
I do that weekly. I make sandwiches en masse for the homeless. Treat my child to movies or a wanted item every weekend. Take people to dinner who are not having a good go of things.
To be honest, I’ve already been distributing gifts and it’s not helping. Plus my child really is an ungrateful sod at times. And this is one of them. Makes me feel I’ve failed as a parent. It’s a contributing factor to the gloom this year.
You and your friend take a road trip. Invite friends from here to come visit you.
BucketlistBob
Level 8
Dec 11, 2017
2
That’s not a bad idea. 5 of us went on a road trip last week. It’s being back that’s a bummer.
If I could avoid this whole silly season, I'd do it in a minute. I'm only going through the motions because there are kids involved. If it were up to me, and I could afford it, I'd be spending the rest of this month in the tropics with an endless supply of boat drinks. Actually, the rest of this month, and the first two of next year.
KKGator
Level 9
Dec 11, 2017
4
SAME! I’m only doing anything because I have a kiddo. He is 14. He didn’t want to do any of our traditional Christmas stuff, but he damn sure gave me a list.
I’d be right there with you, fruity drink in hand.
I don't have much in the way of holiday spirit, I'm not too worried about it. It has been this way for the past 8 or 9 years, I went through some really tough times post divorce, and the last time there were decorations the young adult child said she'd put it all away. BS. So since I live alone, I don't bother to drag it out. Maybe next year when the grandchild is older and might notice it, or maybe not. The crass commercialism and the fighting over religion doesn't help. So I do my things just like always.
HippieChick58
Level 9
Dec 11, 2017
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what exactly is that holiday spirit?
btroje
Level 9
Dec 11, 2017
2
I think it is the sense of joy and compassion toward your fellow man.
Holy hell.
I just figured out why I don’t have it. I’ve lost that this year. Many activities this year have taken a toll on my faith in humanity. This makes so much sense. Thank you for that question.
I always wear a Rat Terrier pin. This year I decided to wear this one for the alcohol-related festivities.
andygee
Level 7
Dec 11, 2017
2
I can’t see a picture! I love pins. I wanna see!
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