One Way to Waste Christmas

by WTWizard 7 Replies latest jw friends

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  WTWizard

  This year, I have the Christmas tree decorated and all the windows filled with lights. It is a truly spectacular display, with every sort of light bulb, tinsel garland, and ornaments on hand. I also have Christmas music going in my computer. But, nothing like that horrible Christmas that was a total waste. I will not mention the year, in order to make extra thinking work for hounders that might be reading to figure out what I am talking about or who I am.

  The year in question, I was invited to spend the night with one of the hounders who happened to be related to the person that brought me into the lie. I got picked up at about 6:45 PM on Christmas Eve, and attended the book study at their house. From there, we had pizza (I wonder what ever happened to those days) after. The book study was finally dissipated at about 9:15 PM, save for one straggler that normally stayed another half hour past that. There was absolutely no special holiday lighting there.

  At about 10 PM that night, we went to bed. I slept in a spare guest's room that night. The accomodations were not perfect (but that was not really a major problem). We got up at about 6:30 the next morning, and the father was called in for work (at least we got a white Christmas that year). To complicate matters, they had another family from [edited to protect privacy]. This included a boy that did not speak a word of English. He was about pre-school age.

  Once we got up, I believe I was only spared having to go out in field circus all damn day because the father had to go to work to shovel snow (which is common in some janitorial jobs). The mother, their own children, and the guests from [edited] were left. So, the mother had the stupid idea of going to the A$$embly Hell. Of course, there was no a$$embly going because it was midweek. All we did was tour the place (there wasn't that much worth going for). We also made a stop to a Kingdumb Hell on the way back that was in another territory. It is a classic case of you seen 'em one, you seen 'em all. That was a total waste of time and gas.

  When we got back, we had lunch. Then I got to play with a Magic Window-type item and a Merlin (both of which I have at home). They played a couple of records, careful to avoid those dirty songs. I got back home at about 3 PM. The whole day was a total waste of time, gas, and energy. I would have been that much better off had I worshiped the sun!
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  delilah

  ....yeah....those were the days, weren't they??? Like you, I'm wasting NO time....tree is lit, lights on, all over the house, cards have been sent, and received, the turkey is waiting to be roasted.

  Countdown......2 more sleeps.....I'm so excited. Have a Merry Christmas, this year, WTwizard.
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  worldtraveller

  Although my JW bud would NEVER drop in on Christmas ( he said he avoids visiting his mother at this time as well), I would enjoy it if a Witness dropped in. I would show them our tree and our display outside and ask them if they were hungry for some mincemeat tarts with custard. I would serve them "Cross and Blackwell" pudding (no pun intended) Does anyone remember that name? Some turkey or ham and all the fixins.

  We have a wonderful time in our lives and our hearts-for a few days we forget all about lifes little and big problems.

  For the Witnesses who read this, we celebrate our lives and that we are alive and healthy and happy because someone, somewhere gave his life so ours would be full of inner peace. You need to place your heart in other than a society and put faith in Him and his son. You pretend to be happy on the outside, but you are afraid. What for? Take that step into freedom and happiness. Thanks to this site, I have learned a lot, and am happier than ever before. I celebrate my life EVERY day. Not with endless meetings, but with inner peace.

  For those that understand, I bring all of you happiness that we all deserve. For those who don't, I offer time and patience. Someday we all will know what "the truth" is.

  The next few days will bring our family and friends together. I hope all your families will celebrate whatever you wish. I look foreward to the movie classics as well. If "It's a Wonderful Life" does nothing for you, you might need a pacemaker.

  As well, in 1 week, I will give thanks for being allowed to be here on Planet Earth for yet one more year.

  For those who celebrate (what you choose)-I bid you all peace and happiness!!!! Thanks to those who have allowed a few pm's here and there. Cheers.
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  mrsjones5

  Sometime in the mid or late 80's my mother got the bright idea of going to Reno and staying in a casino hotel during Christmas (a day or so before and after). Her reasoning was since most folks were celebrating xmas the hotel rates would be lower, they were. I think it was ironic that we spent Christmas at a casino hotel gaming, yeah Mom, Dad, and we kids who were old enough were on the slots. We did that about 3 or 4 years in a row.

  Josie
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  Gretchen956

  I truly don't remember what we did on Christmas day when I was growing up. My parents got around the prohibition a bit sneakily, I admit. Their wedding anniversary was on December 31st, which of course was in the winter holiday leave from school. We celebrated that anniversary by exchanging gifts among all of us, not just with them. My mom would wait until December 26 and then hit the shops for the after Christmas sales. She often got the best bargains and was pretty proud of that.

  So on New Year's Eve night we all got together for the big meal, dessert, games (usually Pinochle), and then a gift exchange. Then when we all went back to school we all had some new outfit or item to wear and didn't feel as freakish as we otherwise may have.

  I wonder how many other families had sneaky little traditions like that??

  Sherry
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  BluesBrother

  I have no idea how many Christmas Morns that I spent out in "The Ministry" . In the old days the turnout was good and we at least had a bit of support for each other, cracked a few jokes and felt superior to all the others who only thought that they were having a good time - we knew we better off walking about in the dismal dull cold December weather. Mind you, the people did not seem to agree with us but hey! what would they know? they were dupes of Satan!

  In fact, most people were surprisingly nice..Good will to all men, and that....

  BTW since the family are all still in , Christmas is still a non event, but at least I do not have to go out on "The Work"

  Merry Christmas all
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  Undecided

  My mom and dad were married on Christmas day back in 1932. I can't remember them celebrating an anniversary though. We always went to my mom's family the day after Christmas and we usually got a present from my grandparents who were not-JWs. Makes me sad thinking about all those good years with my parents.

  Ken P.
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  rache31

  Ever since childhood I felt jealous of the "worldly" family. They had Christmas and wanted so badly for us to join them. Later, it felt embarrassing to decline the invitations and throw away the cards that were sent. I always thought it was ungrateful. Now, I am enjoying myself. It feels so cheerful having the lights and decorations! MERRY CHRISTMAS, ALL!!!