This Christmas Mistake Changed Everything

So it's December 26th and you realize you really blew it on Christmas day. Oops. I woke up this morning (12/26) and realized that some things need to change from now on. In this video, I'm telling you what happened to mess up Christmas, what won't happen again, about some changes I'm making on this channel, and we also do some yard work and undecorate Christmas decorations.

Here's my other YouTube channel where you can hear video essays, thoughts about life, hearing age, health update, book reviews and more. We're basically "talking" about life on this one:

Just Talking About Life

[TowardsASimpleLife]

How did your Christmas go? Do you have fun? Anything you wish you did differently? We had a pretty big "oops" happen here.

[jimmyhoffa]

I told my 17 yr. old grandson Grammie wished I could have
done more.(Christmas ) My grandson stood in front of me. put his hands on my shoulders looked in my eyes and his reply.
Grammie I never want to hear those words coming out of your mouth again. If you hadn't adopted my dad I would not
be here in front of you my, Grammie, nor have my Dad.
My dad is the best, he loves us and his love keeps on and
on. He is a great dad and I love him. He is the best gift.
Warmed this Grsmmie's ♥️so much.

[anneamus]

I don't give gifts. During the entire year, and around most holidays, I randomly give strangers a twenty dollar bill for no reason at all. I try to surprise people that look like they could use it. I tell the cart boys at Wal-Mart, "thanks for working so hard, here's a little something for a treat for you today." I love the surprised looks and most really say a heart felt "thank you". I quit giving to people who continue to expect me to put out, while not giving one shit about doing anything for me or anyone else. I don't have much, but I do what I can. It gives me great pleasure.

[gojiberry]

We live in such a greedy society today. I spent Christmas with my aunt. We didn't give each other a lot, but we opened each other's presents, really admired our stuff -- my aunt totally knows me! she got me just what I needed -- and we had a simple, healthy breakfast. Then I taught her how to knit! We talked about family life because our families have been very toxic -- and exchanged some really emotional moments. Then we watched a feel-good movie on Hallmark. This is the way I want to spend Christmas, just be with someone I love.

[monicamoore]

I have cancer and this may be the last Christmas. I painted something for each family.

[pozzimusica]

I am so glad to have found your video ! This year was strange for my family, as well. We used to get together around Christmas with my son, his wife, and two sons. I tried my best to give them fun, meaningful gifts. My main delight was seeing the grandkids. Well, a couple years ago they went to Disneyland at Christmas, without telling me in advance. When they returned on Christmas Day, they were all sick with stomach flu and Covid. My husband and I just dropped by their gifts. Last year they went to Hawaii, didn't tell us ahead of time - I found out via a Facebook post on Christmas. We got together to give them gifts January 6th. This year, they are gone to unknown destination - I haven't heard from them for weeks. I just focused on making a great Christmas for my husband and I. This is the first Christmas in 43 years I haven't gotten gifts for my kids. But so far they don't know, and possibly don't even care. My Christmas gift to my beloved son is to forgive his rudeness. Merry Christmas :-)

[celticdreamer-g]

OMG, my day was very similar to yours! I am 73 and for the first time ever I was very disappointed with Christmas. My grandchildren and children did the same thing with the gift opening . This had never happened before. Even our family meal seemed strange. At the end of the day I felt very disenchanted. I, too, have started to take down my decorations today. I think that we are entering a new "season" of life and we will need to adapt our holiday a bit.

[amelianac]

Big hug. ❤. My wake up was 2019. This year was just my kitties and grandkitties. It was lovely. I am a spiritual person and it rejuvenated my soul. Greed is ugly.

[TheEnglishladyskitchengarden]

This year my husband and I packed up a picnic. We drove out to a local beauty spot and set up a small table complete with white tablecloth and candles. Best Christmas dinner ever. No drama or putting up with unpleasant people. It's now going to be our new tradition.

[northernillinoissasquatchr]

We don't have any little ones in our family now but we stopped giving gifts years ago. We enjoy spending the time together, a great home cooked meal, watching Christmas movies. No shopping for presents removes a lot of the stress. Christmas is about celebrating the Savior's birth.

[iowanne]

I'm 72 years old and have stopped buying Christmas gifts. We get together for a meal and spend the day together but the gift giving has stopped. Christmas is so much more relaxed and enjoyable now. No more running around trying to find the perfect gift for everyone.

[lesleyhubble]

Christmas isn’t what it used to be, everyday is Christmas with Amazon delivering packages

[Sarahscircleoffriends]

Your authenticity is part of the charm of your channel. It makes it feel like visiting with a friend!

[joni]

This is a very tough time of year. Thanks for sharing, it helps to know I’m not the only one struggling.

[debbieriddle]

When my Grandchildren come for Christmas, I don't even put who the gifts are from on the packages...they don't care, and it Doesn't matter to me. They are from ages 1-24. I sat down this year and just watched them unwrap...they were so excited.
I have family who just went through Helene. I'm just Thankful to have them all still living...such tragedy there. I don't know if my Son will over this tragedy anytime soon.
We adopted a family from there for Christmas. Looking at someone else's tragedy will change everything.
I almost lost my 47 year old Daughter this year. She's here...nothing else matters right now.
Christmas was Amazing. God is So good.
I'm Thankful, and Grateful.

[pennytracy]

I'm so glad you popped up on my phone. I have been depressed since Christmas day. I go all for my kids and Grandson, even my husband. I felt like I did so much to make Christmas great for everyone. But I feel like no one did the same for me. Is that selfish? I hope not. I just didn't feel a bit loved. Hopefully I'll get out of this funk. Happy New Year. God bless

[waterwitch]

Im 68 and lost my husband this year. This Christmas i just let the day go by. No decorations, no presents, just let the day be. My life has changed and i have changed.

[bwat]

I understand. The true meaning of Christmas, for me, has been lost long ago. I shed a little tear for the loss of the good times, but I can't do it anymore.

[kathleenheneghan]

Thanks for this straightforward sharing. We hosted Christmas for extended family this year and I was stressed about how too much it was. Too much food, too many gifts, too much money spent. I want to do things differently too and talked to my therapist about it today. I really appreciate your sharing!

[christyv]

This happened to me a few years ago. Since then, adults don't get gifts. Kids under 18 get one gift. I've noticed Christmas is much calmer.