Never Again

[ukman]

This has been one of the worst xmas thus far. Don't get me wrong, I had my family with me but for some reason just felt like it was too over commercialise and felt something was missing.

Over the past 5 years, my family have been travelling to orlando from the 23/12 for two weeks, this year we decided to stay home and I have regretted that decision since the beginning of december and still not over it. Xmas didn't feel like christmas to me.

Just my little rant, so as soon as flight release for december 2010, im booking.

[davepat]

You and us both. We've been in Florida for the last two Christmases and had a ball but stayed in the UK this year. Half way through Christmas Day, Dave said 'We'll be in Florida for the next one.' YESSS!!!

[Sniff]

Funny...each to his own, I guess!

We were in Florida for Xmas and New Year last year and decided to never do it again! Don't get me wrong, we enjoyed it, but it was extremely busy trying to fly into and around the US over the holiday period (no direct flights from here), and the flights and car hire were also very expensive. All in all, we decided it just wasn't worth it.

So this year we agreed to stay in Germany over Christmas and New Year. What with snow, Christmas markets and lots of parties, it just seems so much more like Christmas. Working over the holiday period is no hassle for us, as our company has a 'freeze' on all system changes so there's little to do in the office at this time other than easy admin stuff. And just as everyone is coming back to work depressed in early January, we'll be heading off to Florida for 3 weeks! Even better, the flights and car hire are considerably cheaper than over the Christmas period.

[njstringer]

As Keith says - each to his own.

We were in Florida for Christmas a couple of years ago and even though we loved it (how could you not love it). When we got back home to the UK it felt that we had missed Christmas. We now aim to travel to Florida every November when the weather is super and come back to the UK for Christmas. The best of both worlds for us.

Must agree with Wayne that Christmas is far to over commercialised here.[xmas2]

Nigel

[ukman]

When i was younger the snow was ok and there wasn't the mad rush, which there is today, with the over commercialised xmas it is today. Everyone was asking for the snow here in the uk and when it happened we all wish that we hadn't ask for it. England comes to a hault with just an inch of snow, got stuck on the motorway for 6 hours for a journey that takes 20 minutes. Each to their own but black ice, nasty squegee snow, small shops compared to walmart over saturated with misserable people is no fun at christmas.

I spent well over a £1000 on presents and not once did any of the cashier say thanks, how you doing or any of those plesentries, In the states you could spend $1 and they would say thank you, have a nice day, those little things makes a difference to one.

So this is why i will not be here next xmas and many xmas ahead, hopefully by then will one day be out there permanently.

[Sniff]

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I spent well over a £1000 on presents and not once did any of the cashier say thanks, how you doing or any of those plesentries, In the states you could spend $1 and they would say thank you, have a nice day, those little things makes a difference to one.
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Try responding when one of those sales assistants says "How are you?" though. It's automatic to them, just like breathing...there's no feeling or interest behind it.

Don't get me wrong, I love going to the states, but I don't kid myself that the shops there are interested in anything other than my money, like shops everywhere else.

[Jill]

Try responding when one of those sales assistants says "How are you?" though. It's automatic to them, just like breathing...there's no feeling or interest behind it

I often reply 'fine thank you and how are you' and have never had one not reply and normally get a smile as well.

[mary and colin]

Same for us, whenever i say "fine how are you" you get the nicest smile back.
At our local Sweetbay over there they have got to know us and are always so pleased to see us.
Not all are bad in England i have had some nice chats while packing my shopping.

Mary

[Lesley S]

Must admit I prefer to be at home for christmas and Florida for another time of year. Its not quite the same. Wouldn't mind doing christmas here (UK) and then Florida for the New Year, that I did enjoy

[Jill]

We enjoy our Christmas in Florida but this year we stayed in the UK due to our children's work commitments and had Christmas in Sheffield. It was great fun going to the park, playing frisbee and having a snowball fight. We rounded it off by using the frisbee to sit on and slide down the hill - it certainly was a Christmas to remember.