Comments on: The Christmas Humbug http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/ Family life commentary by Amy Scott. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:43:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Amy’s Humble Musings » Tis the season http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-81579 Amy’s Humble Musings » Tis the season Wed, 05 Dec 2007 17:02:47 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-81579 [...] far without being relentlessly assaulted with Feliz Navidad, cha-cha-cha. You already know I have the Christmas humbug every year; I am a reluctant festivity maker. There’s nothing you can do to talk me into thinking [...] [...] far without being relentlessly assaulted with Feliz Navidad, cha-cha-cha. You already know I have the Christmas humbug every year; I am a reluctant festivity maker. There’s nothing you can do to talk me into thinking [...]

]]> By: Roberta http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58472 Roberta Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:54:25 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58472 Amy, Yes, you *could* regift honey flavored mustard relish, hmmm...I'm not sure it would go so smoothly...just make sure they know you didn't buy it! ;) Amy,
Yes, you *could* regift honey flavored mustard relish, hmmm…I’m not sure it would go so smoothly…just make sure they know you didn’t buy it! ;)

]]> By: Meagan http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58263 Meagan Fri, 29 Dec 2006 10:14:17 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58263 Amen to receiving needed items as gifts. Some of my favorites this year were a laundry basket, step ladders, a gift card to go get dish towels, and handmade matching mother/daughter aprons. My husband thinks I'm funny in a pratical way and my family thinks...well, I'm not sure what they think, but I'm glad they got me stuff I need! Amen to receiving needed items as gifts. Some of my favorites this year were a laundry basket, step ladders, a gift card to go get dish towels, and handmade matching mother/daughter aprons. My husband thinks I’m funny in a pratical way and my family thinks…well, I’m not sure what they think, but I’m glad they got me stuff I need!

]]> By: judy http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58253 judy Fri, 29 Dec 2006 03:56:52 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58253 That Elmo thing is scary! My 11 month old grandson got it from his 'other' grandparents. It was referred to as 'demon possessed elmo' at our family's Christmas party. My daughter stuck Elmo WAY back in her linen closet. I received a nice set of wooden blocks for Christmas. My FAVORITE gift. My son-in-law made them for me. I LOVE gifts like that. (such a funny post!) That Elmo thing is scary!

My 11 month old grandson got it from his ‘other’ grandparents.

It was referred to as ‘demon possessed elmo’ at our family’s Christmas party.

My daughter stuck Elmo WAY back in her linen closet.

I received a nice set of wooden blocks for Christmas. My FAVORITE gift. My son-in-law made them for me.

I LOVE gifts like that.

(such a funny post!)

]]> By: Another Heather http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58244 Another Heather Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:46:29 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58244 Yeah, I knew that. After I submitted my comment I wondered if other readers would think that I thought he was serious. What I meant was that it was horrible that our culture was in such a mess that he could make that kind of joke. I personally don't listen to talk shows because I hear enough whining and noise during the day. My husband likes them, though.:wink_ee: Yeah, I knew that. After I submitted my comment I wondered if other readers would think that I thought he was serious. What I meant was that it was horrible that our culture was in such a mess that he could make that kind of joke. I personally don’t listen to talk shows because I hear enough whining and noise during the day. My husband likes them, though. :wink_ee:

]]> By: Jo http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58237 Jo Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:04:21 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58237 My children heard Glenn Beck wishing everybody a Happy Rama Hana Kwanzmas, and have repeated it non-stop. They think it is hilarious. It's meant to be a slam against political correctness. We're going to KSC and AHF. Wanna join us? My children heard Glenn Beck wishing everybody a Happy Rama Hana Kwanzmas, and have repeated it non-stop. They think it is hilarious. It’s meant to be a slam against political correctness.

We’re going to KSC and AHF. Wanna join us?

]]> By: Stephen http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58224 Stephen Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:40:43 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58224 Amy, I can understand the 'Christmas humbugs' as well. This Christmas, things were much better for some reason as well, and I'm thankful for it. I don't need to be all 'blah' when we're supposed to be celebrating Someone special. :) Amy, I can understand the ‘Christmas humbugs’ as well. This Christmas, things were much better for some reason as well, and I’m thankful for it. I don’t need to be all ‘blah’ when we’re supposed to be celebrating Someone special. :)

]]> By: Amy Scott http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58218 Amy Scott Thu, 28 Dec 2006 16:20:43 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58218 Nobody called me on my regifting allusion?! People keep telling me that the kids will grow up, but there's always a baby in the house to make me think otherwise. :) <blockquote>Glenn Beck, (I think) was wishing everyone Happy Rama Hana Kwanzmas. Isn’t that horrible?</blockquote> Glenn Beck is one of my secret sins; I listen to him when the kids are out of earshot. When the kids are older, I think I'll be able to get a lot of object lessons out of him. <blockquote>My son bought me an Ipod. I am not really even sure what one is, but I now own one. Maybe there is room up by your mustard to store our gifts.</blockquote> Yes, I'd be happy to store your Ipod. For the record, I loved all our gifts this year. Our family took great thought and matched us all with the perfect gift. We are blessed to have so many people love us. Christmas cheer, everyone! Nobody called me on my regifting allusion?!

People keep telling me that the kids will grow up, but there’s always a baby in the house to make me think otherwise. :)

Glenn Beck, (I think) was wishing everyone Happy Rama Hana Kwanzmas. Isn’t that horrible?

Glenn Beck is one of my secret sins; I listen to him when the kids are out of earshot. When the kids are older, I think I’ll be able to get a lot of object lessons out of him.

My son bought me an Ipod. I am not really even sure what one is, but I now own one. Maybe there is room up by your mustard to store our gifts.

Yes, I’d be happy to store your Ipod.

For the record, I loved all our gifts this year. Our family took great thought and matched us all with the perfect gift. We are blessed to have so many people love us.

Christmas cheer, everyone!

]]> By: Kathy, Jeff's Wife http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58208 Kathy, Jeff's Wife Thu, 28 Dec 2006 13:18:40 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58208 Hey Amy! Having a bazillion kids will 'pay off' in about 5-10 years! lol... This year our daughters (12 and 16) worked alot with their Dad and made some good money. :grin_ee: They LOVED buying us all gifts!!! They bought more gifts than we parents did. And they bought good, 'needed' gifts, which makes it even better! I was a bit torn about it, I was happy that they enjoyed GIVING so much and I didn't want to discourage that, but at the same time I don't want them to get caught up in the "I HAVE to buy everyone something" trap. We really encourage making gifts, and other than our children, everything we gave this year was made. And as far as our children, we spent less this year than we ever have and we all just has happy!:grin_ee: I wish we could just enjoy family fellowship, good food, and remember His humble birth without all the hoopla! Oh and I am SO GLAD my kids are past the batteries and toys! Many blessings to you and thank you for the good laughs all year long! Kathy...who is still trying to find you some cheap land in Alabama! Hey Amy!

Having a bazillion kids will ‘pay off’ in about 5-10 years! lol… This year our daughters (12 and 16) worked alot with their Dad and made some good money. :grin_ee: They LOVED buying us all gifts!!! They bought more gifts than we parents did. And they bought good, ‘needed’ gifts, which makes it even better! I was a bit torn about it, I was happy that they enjoyed GIVING so much and I didn’t want to discourage that, but at the same time I don’t want them to get caught up in the “I HAVE to buy everyone something” trap. We really encourage making gifts, and other than our children, everything we gave this year was made. And as far as our children, we spent less this year than we ever have and we all just has happy! :grin_ee: I wish we could just enjoy family fellowship, good food, and remember His humble birth without all the hoopla! Oh and I am SO GLAD my kids are past the batteries and toys!

Many blessings to you and thank you for the good laughs all year long!

Kathy…who is still trying to find you some cheap land in Alabama!

]]> By: Maria http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58200 Maria Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:28:47 +0000 http://humblemusings.com/archives/2006/12/27/the-christmas-humbug/#comment-58200 So pleased to find your site God bless Maria in the UK www.inhishands.co.uk So pleased to find your site
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