Why I hate Christmas in Thailand

[allansecret]

Xmas sort of dwindles after so many years here in LOS. The commercialism is a real pain, and of course it is one of the times that I hear from my two older daughters (the other is on their birthdays). A reminder I suppose of happier times past. These days it's just another work day for me, so I neither hate it or expect it, New Year is exactly the same, I can't remember the last new years party I had???

Hahaha-we all feel the same! Guess it means we're getting on in years?

[FaranginPhetch]

same with me, but I have paid no attention to it since I was 9 years old.

[allansecret]

same with me, but I have paid no attention to it since I was 9 years old.

hahaha...some of us mature and age young!

[Richard Barrow]

Some pictures of the Christmas decorations at Central World in Bangkok today.

Do Thai people celebrate Christmas? >>>>

[yeows]

Wow, is the lady your girlfriend?

[InterestedGuy08]

Nice pictures Richard I think the picture of the tree is the same tree that I took a picture of, in January of this year. I incorrectly identified it as being in MBK, looks like central world.

[Anatta]

Wow, is the lady your girlfriend?

((( Huhu I'm also curious to know the answer to this question, which we are assuming right now.....อิอิ อนัตตาก็ชอบยุ่งเรื่องของชาวบ้านเป็นงานอดิเรก )))

[Ahmedraggy]

By the Name of God ... I'm Muslim from Egypt

i want only to say simple word that i dont agree about anything

(( Thai people are so kind as what i used to see here in egypt they dont hate anyone ))

number 2

(( we need to stop hating each other we have to love each other christians or muslim
or hindu or jewish or Buddism )) i will get nothing if i hate any other brother
but i will get alot of love by love others atleast to give chance for all to know me right
i have to start by opening heart to them .

lets remove ( hate ) word form our live and exchange it by ( Love )


with all respect for all of you and all love

i leave you in peace and love

Raggy .

[KoonKap]

Personally I don’t celebrate New Years cuz I feel sorry for loosing 364.25 days of my miserable life.

Peace.

[Susana]

I love Christmas in both Thailand and the USA!

I love the music (of my own choosing), decorating, and all the get-together's of family and friends.

I don't care to make it a stressful time, so I don't. I enjoy purchasing the few gifts I buy. Those special people in my life share the same values as I do. Most of the special adults in my life have children and grandchildren to buy for. Our gift to one another is a gathering which I enjoy hosting in my home. The most important part of this time is that we can visit, eat yummy cheesecake and talk. It is a time we can truly relax.

I live in an area where many people have lost their jobs, and there are a few good organizations collecting like-new & new toys for children. Many of us collect these toys year long and donate them at Christmas. I have a friend who buys bicycles at yard sales and fixes them up and paints them just to have the joy of donating them at Christmas. I know others who volunteer at open dinners and shelters. I have a single friend who does this, and she is never lonely at Christmas. She has a wonderful time and feels fulfilled and content at the end of the day.

One more thing: I believe the numbers of people who are generous far outweigh those who are selfish. I believe many people donate time, services, & material things, and never breathe a word about it.

Like I said, I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!!!