DCUMers got punished for complaining about Christmas!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is such an unnecessary post, OP. While I did not post any of those holiday threads complaining about my ILs or whatever, I've been stressed over the holidays, sure. I've had fleeting thoughts of "I wish it could just be us without all this fuss," yes. Because I am human.

But at the end of the day, I love my family and my husband's family, and I love creating and celebrating nice holidays and loving memories. It's worth the effort.

But you know what? Like it says in the Grinch book, Easter "came just the same," and so will any other holidays that look and feel a bit different this year. No matter what, we will celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas and all the other holidays. The will still be special. And if this year we have to do it with just our immediate families, Christmas will come just the same. And there will be gifts and blessings to a different Christmas, as we have eyes to see them.

+100. Sorry to disappoint, OP, but many of us had a lovely Easter with our families, just as many others connected with their families for Passover. Many of us will celebrate holidays in many different ways, both with secular and religious meaning, no matter what is happening in the world. Would I love to see my extended family in person for Christmas? Of course. But if that is not possible, Christmas won't be "cancelled" in our household; in many ways, it will have an ever deeper significance if we cannot celebrate in person with extended family--because we'll focus even more on talking to them, sharing memories, and find ways to connect that don't involve food or presents or decorations or activities. As the PP said, "Christmas will come all the same."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is such an unnecessary post, OP. While I did not post any of those holiday threads complaining about my ILs or whatever, I've been stressed over the holidays, sure. I've had fleeting thoughts of "I wish it could just be us without all this fuss," yes. Because I am human.

But at the end of the day, I love my family and my husband's family, and I love creating and celebrating nice holidays and loving memories. It's worth the effort.

But you know what? Like it says in the Grinch book, Easter "came just the same," and so will any other holidays that look and feel a bit different this year. No matter what, we will celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas and all the other holidays. The will still be special. And if this year we have to do it with just our immediate families, Christmas will come just the same. And there will be gifts and blessings to a different Christmas, as we have eyes to see them.

+100. Sorry to disappoint, OP, but many of us had a lovely Easter with our families, just as many others connected with their families for Passover. Many of us will celebrate holidays in many different ways, both with secular and religious meaning, no matter what is happening in the world. Would I love to see my extended family in person for Christmas? Of course. But if that is not possible, Christmas won't be "cancelled" in our household; in many ways, it will have an ever deeper significance if we cannot celebrate in person with extended family--because we'll focus even more on talking to them, sharing memories, and find ways to connect that don't involve food or presents or decorations or activities. As the PP said, "Christmas will come all the same."

Well.. lack of sense of humor seems to plague the Religious forum. In addition, you are not everyone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is such an unnecessary post, OP. While I did not post any of those holiday threads complaining about my ILs or whatever, I've been stressed over the holidays, sure. I've had fleeting thoughts of "I wish it could just be us without all this fuss," yes. Because I am human.

But at the end of the day, I love my family and my husband's family, and I love creating and celebrating nice holidays and loving memories. It's worth the effort.

But you know what? Like it says in the Grinch book, Easter "came just the same," and so will any other holidays that look and feel a bit different this year. No matter what, we will celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas and all the other holidays. The will still be special. And if this year we have to do it with just our immediate families, Christmas will come just the same. And there will be gifts and blessings to a different Christmas, as we have eyes to see them.

+100. Sorry to disappoint, OP, but many of us had a lovely Easter with our families, just as many others connected with their families for Passover. Many of us will celebrate holidays in many different ways, both with secular and religious meaning, no matter what is happening in the world. Would I love to see my extended family in person for Christmas? Of course. But if that is not possible, Christmas won't be "cancelled" in our household; in many ways, it will have an ever deeper significance if we cannot celebrate in person with extended family--because we'll focus even more on talking to them, sharing memories, and find ways to connect that don't involve food or presents or decorations or activities. As the PP said, "Christmas will come all the same."

Well.. lack of sense of humor seems to plague the Religious forum. In addition, you are not everyone.

NP. I agree with the pp’s, Easter with the immediate family was lovely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You have some issues, OP.

So he was watching DCUMers and figured "Hmm, I'll unleash a pandemic.... that'll teach 'em!"

Right.

Eh... this is a tough crowd.

Just saying, did you read all those Christmas posts? Just happened that we don't have Easer or Passover. Probably pure coincidence but
what a timing.

Kind of like a boy who hated his family and wished them to disappear.. and they were all gone when he woke up?
Oh wait, this is the Home Alone..

bit like that..

Easter and Passover both happened.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don’t need to create a thread every time something pops into your head.

Okay, so what is the formula here? Every third thought would be okay?

Try to stick with thoughts that are genuinely useful or genuinely funny. Avoid the usual mean spiritedness of this forum. Your post flunked on all counts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You have some issues, OP.

So he was watching DCUMers and figured "Hmm, I'll unleash a pandemic.... that'll teach 'em!"

Right.

Eh... this is a tough crowd.

Just saying, did you read all those Christmas posts? Just happened that we don't have Easer or Passover. Probably pure coincidence but
what a timing.

Kind of like a boy who hated his family and wished them to disappear.. and they were all gone when he woke up?
Oh wait, this is the Home Alone..

bit like that..

I didn't cancel Passover. My in-laws didn't cancel Easter. We adapted to the circumstances and made the best of a difficult situation

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don’t need to create a thread every time something pops into your head.

Okay, so what is the formula here? Every third thought would be okay?

Try to stick with thoughts that are genuinely useful or genuinely funny. Avoid the usual mean spiritedness of this forum. Your post flunked on all counts.

Exactly. Sorry, OP. YOU'RE the guy at the conference reception who won't let it go that questionable joke didn't go over with his colleagues.

1) Easter happened. Christmas will happen, no matter what. Nothing was cancelled, so there's nothing to gloat over.

2) People are dying. People on this very forum have lost grandparents, parents, siblings. One lady lost her ex-husband; her child lost a father. People on this very forum have lost their jobs, and are depleting their savings. The've lost their portfolios and their security. It's just not funny. It's just not eye-opening or provocative. Your post was just mean.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You have some issues, OP.

So he was watching DCUMers and figured "Hmm, I'll unleash a pandemic.... that'll teach 'em!"

Right.

Eh... this is a tough crowd.

Just saying, did you read all those Christmas posts? Just happened that we don't have Easer or Passover. Probably pure coincidence but
what a timing.

Kind of like a boy who hated his family and wished them to disappear.. and they were all gone when he woke up?
Oh wait, this is the Home Alone..

bit like that..

I didn't cancel Passover. My in-laws didn't cancel Easter. We adapted to the circumstances and made the best of a difficult situation

+1. I enjoyed seeing my friends and colleagues post about their Passover celebrations. It inspired me to take extra steps to ensure that Easter would be special in my home. I enjoyed seeing my family over FT that day. I even called an aunt and my step-grandma, who I don't usually chat with on holidays because we're busy with hosting. It was a nice Easter, and I know people will find creative ways of celebrating and of connecting on Hannukah and Christmas and Thanksgiving and what have you in the future, as needed.

[Anonymous]

LOL. It's rare to see an attempt at humor (or smugness thinly veiled as humor) fall so flat. Better luck next time, OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LOL. It's rare to see an attempt at humor (or smugness thinly veiled as humor) fall so flat. Better luck next time, OP!

I think it was the “smugness thinly veiled as humor” part that fell flat. That veil was transparent....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: Christians do not believe that God has a list and checks it twice.

in regards to lists...

"And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more."
Hebrews 10:17, KJV

sound like he remembers all... so, thats kind of a list like...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Or was it our reward?

This.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don’t need to create a thread every time something pops into your head.

Okay, so what is the formula here? Every third thought would be okay?

Try to stick with thoughts that are genuinely useful or genuinely funny. Avoid the usual mean spiritedness of this forum. Your post flunked on all counts.

Exactly. Sorry, OP. YOU'RE the guy at the conference reception who won't let it go that questionable joke didn't go over with his colleagues.

1) Easter happened. Christmas will happen, no matter what. Nothing was cancelled, so there's nothing to gloat over.

2) People are dying. People on this very forum have lost grandparents, parents, siblings. One lady lost her ex-husband; her child lost a father. People on this very forum have lost their jobs, and are depleting their savings. The've lost their portfolios and their security. It's just not funny. It's just not eye-opening or provocative. Your post was just mean.

And your post is mean too -- as if "people on this very forum" would be special in any way to be protected from the effects of the virus. One thing for sure -- you can't get it from posting here - but you can continue to spread ill-will.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don’t need to create a thread every time something pops into your head.

Okay, so what is the formula here? Every third thought would be okay?

Try to stick with thoughts that are genuinely useful or genuinely funny. Avoid the usual mean spiritedness of this forum. Your post flunked on all counts.

Exactly. Sorry, OP. YOU'RE the guy at the conference reception who won't let it go that questionable joke didn't go over with his colleagues.

1) Easter happened. Christmas will happen, no matter what. Nothing was cancelled, so there's nothing to gloat over.

2) People are dying. People on this very forum have lost grandparents, parents, siblings. One lady lost her ex-husband; her child lost a father. People on this very forum have lost their jobs, and are depleting their savings. The've lost their portfolios and their security. It's just not funny. It's just not eye-opening or provocative. Your post was just mean.

And your post is mean too -- as if "people on this very forum" would be special in any way to be protected from the effects of the virus. One thing for sure -- you can't get it from posting here - but you can continue to spread ill-will.

DP. Sorry OP that nobody thought your veiled smugness was funny. But no reasonable reading of pp suggests pp thinks DCUMers are protected from COVID. What a strange thought. What pp clearly meant was that some DCUMers have lost relatives and friends and, on top of that, they’re being subject to social media smugness/meanness from people like you. The latter can be controlled here.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don’t need to create a thread every time something pops into your head.

Okay, so what is the formula here? Every third thought would be okay?

Try to stick with thoughts that are genuinely useful or genuinely funny. Avoid the usual mean spiritedness of this forum. Your post flunked on all counts.

Exactly. Sorry, OP. YOU'RE the guy at the conference reception who won't let it go that questionable joke didn't go over with his colleagues.

1) Easter happened. Christmas will happen, no matter what. Nothing was cancelled, so there's nothing to gloat over.

2) People are dying. People on this very forum have lost grandparents, parents, siblings. One lady lost her ex-husband; her child lost a father. People on this very forum have lost their jobs, and are depleting their savings. The've lost their portfolios and their security. It's just not funny. It's just not eye-opening or provocative. Your post was just mean.

And your post is mean too -- as if "people on this very forum" would be special in any way to be protected from the effects of the virus. One thing for sure -- you can't get it from posting here - but you can continue to spread ill-will.

DP. Sorry OP that nobody thought your veiled smugness was funny. But no reasonable reading of pp suggests pp thinks DCUMers are protected from COVID. What a strange thought. What pp clearly meant was that some DCUMers have lost relatives and friends and, on top of that, they’re being subject to social media smugness/meanness from people like you. The latter can be controlled here.

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