Only apprehensive about getting caught...
Anyone still feeling apprehensive about celebrating Christmas?
by Think About It 16 Replies latest jw friends
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jaguarbass
I've been out since 83.
I've been making up for lost time.
My wife decorates the house inside and out.
We go all out for christmass with a tree, fireplace and presents.
Its the season to be jolly.
If we couldnt afford the presents we would still give each other pieces of coal.
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beksbks
Jag
I love it, though I am not religious. To me it's a celebration of the season and my friends and family.
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troubled mind
I have worked in a gift shop that has a huge Christmas section for many years . So it was easy for me to bring all the decor into my home once I quit the JWs .I was use to being around all of it already . I started slow and now have graduated to a full size tree and lights outside on the house . Next year the house is going to be totally lit up ! A friend at work gave me ALL her lights ,but it is too cold to put them up this year .
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NewYork44M
I don't feel apprehension, I just feel a little lost. Many families celebrate Christmas based upon tradition. I have no tradition. And my wife is no help. She is Taiwanese and has no history with Christmas.
A lot of the traditions, I just don't get. I think we will buy a tree this year. But I am only buying one to create a tradition for my daughter. Who do I give gifts to? Who should we send a card? I have no idea. Any help????
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jam
I celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa and the celebration introduce on
the Seinfeld show, can not remerber the holiday, but you express your
grievances with your family members. Not apprehensive what so ever.
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MrFreeze
This is the first Christmas since I got out. I'm using this as therapy, a way to get myself into normal society. I bought presents for everyone in my department at work. I only have a few family members I can buy gifts for so I got something for each of them. It feels nice to give.