What Makes U Feel Christmassey

[christmasnut]

I am asking me fellow christmas friends what makes u feel christmassey?....For me its when our town decorates for the festive season and then u know our favorite season is here...Also listening to christmas music and decorating the the home for the festive season..What about u guys?

[polrwht07]

Christmas music, any time of the year definitely puts me in the spirit. I watched A Christmas Story 2 last night, that helps as well.

[ChantelleJoy]

Watching Christmas Movies, Listening to Chistmas Music, and of course, talking about Christmas here on the forum! :D

:merrychristmas:

[chocolatechip1979]

Anytime of the year I famous for Christmas music and holiday baking.

[*Snowflake*]

Pretty much what is already said plus weather. Sometimes when is cloudy or rainy even if it's summer it can puts me in the spirit.

[JollyElfDC]

Music and decorations for sure. There is a year round Christmas shop not far from me, and sometimes I go in there throughout the year just to get my Christmas fix. I also enjoy certain Christmas movies and Christmas themed television episodes.

[TooSweetForMe]

Going out to Thanksgiving dinner with my cousins. We all plan for our Christmas dinner that happens the Sunday before Christmas and we all wear our most Christmas-y sweatshirts and jewelry.

[snowbell1]

It's being here with my christmas family and sharing all the christmas fun but,i also enjoy christmas movies and music and checking out christmas in July on QVC mainly time with family and friends.7290

[ornamentmaven]

Just the word "Christmas"

[christmasnut]

Just the word "Christmas"

Yes OM ...That Magical time of the year :home:

[Bishop1954]

The music (which I listen to all year long), the first snow (even if it is in October) and of course the stores getting ready... :presents3:

[sharonDavis]

When the town lights are turned on and Christmas FM is on the radio.

[Bishop1954]

When the "Bers" begin, when Music Choice 'Sounds of the Season' start Christmas songs (the 2nd week of November) and Sept 17th which puts us at less than 100 days away... :hopxmas:

[snowbell1]

:merrychristmas:The christmas music the first decor in the stores and of course the first snowflakes of the season.

[Mistletoe]

Cold temps; definitely the first snow flakes, but sometimes even when the sky looks like it could snow (like yesterday); when stores have their Christmas ware out (which is so late this year!); and like snowbell and ChantelleJoy, this forum.

I noticed this year that listening to the Christmas station in my car gives me a strong urge to go Christmas shopping. And I think I buy more when there's Christmas music playing in the stores. :santahat:

[Bishop1954]

Cold temps; definitely the first snow flakes, but sometimes even when the sky looks like it could snow (like yesterday); when stores have their Christmas ware out (which is so late this year!); and like snowbell and ChantelleJoy, this forum.

I noticed this year that listening to the Christmas station in my car gives me a strong urge to go Christmas shopping. And I think I buy more when there's Christmas music playing in the stores. :santahat:

Looks like everyone has some great inspiration for the season... :xmastounge:

[prancer]

listening to christmas music while im studying :santa:

[Bishop1954]

Walking downtown and seeing all the decorations there and at the park... :santa2:

[Mistletoe]

Walking downtown and seeing all the decorations there and at the park... :santa2:
Speaking of, I went to the center of town tonight to see if we had ANY Christmas decorations anywhere. The street that loops around where the town hall is has snowflakes on the light poles. And they've apparently switched the bulbs over to LEDs, because they're a dull white color that has the look of something low on batteries. :sad elf: I saw no other decorations anywhere (except on individual homes). My town obviously has their priorities backward!

[Bishop1954]

Speaking of, I went to the center of town tonight to see if we had ANY Christmas decorations anywhere. The street that loops around where the town hall is has snowflakes on the light poles. And they've apparently switched the bulbs over to LEDs, because they're a dull white color that has the look of something low on batteries. :sad elf: I saw no other decorations anywhere (except on individual homes). My town obviously has their priorities backward!

WOW. Sorry to hear about that. Ours is much more lit up and decorated. Main street leads all the way to Sioux Falls park, where it is very well decorated... :elf3:

[Mistletoe]

WOW. Sorry to hear about that. Ours is much more lit up and decorated. Main street leads all the way to Sioux Falls park, where it is very well decorated... :elf3:
That's the way it should be! I think my town needs to think about how decorations could boost the citizenry's mental health and good cheer. We're one of the highest taxed towns in the area- I think they could squeeze out a little something more.

[Bishop1954]

Taxes and Christmas. What a contrast in dynamics. UI'll send a prayer your way that the "elected" officials will see the imersurable benefit in the season for it's population... :tree:

[darketernal]

Snow, and i haven't seen it anymore in like 10 years.

[Mistletoe]

Taxes and Christmas. What a contrast in dynamics. UI'll send a prayer your way that the "elected" officials will see the imersurable benefit in the season for it's population... :tree:
Much appreciated! :tree:

[Mistletoe]

Snow, and i haven't seen it anymore in like 10 years.
Have you moved?

[Bishop1954]

One thing these days is when Music Choice's Sounds of the Season begins playing Christmas music and one of the local radio stations does the same... :xmaswink:

[Mistletoe]

One thing these days is when Music Choice's Sounds of the Season begins playing Christmas music and one of the local radio stations does the same... :xmaswink:
Then you feel like everybody's celebrating with you. :elf3:

[Bishop1954]

Then you feel like everybody's celebrating with you. :elf3:

That thought had not occurred to me till you just mentioned it, but yes it does!! :reindeer2:

[Lillyx2]

I honestly don't know haha

[Lillyx2]

Snow, and i haven't seen it anymore in like 10 years.

Same!

[Bishop1954]

This morning. The tree and the day... :merrychristmas:

[Mistletoe]

People being friendly, happy and festive. :carols:

[Bishop1954]

Another Christmas to look forward to... :xmascandycane:

[Mistletoe]

Another Christmas to look forward to... :xmascandycane:
I was just thinking the same thing... :tree:

[Bishop1954]

I was just thinking the same thing... :tree:

Great minds Mistletoe, great minds... lol :tree:

[Mistletoe]

Heat waves- I think it's the contrast. :dizzy:

[Bishop1954]

Walking into my office. Where it is Christmas all year long. That reminds me, time to take the wreaths down and blow off the dust... lol :giftpeek:

[Mistletoe]

Costco has Christmas decorations up/out! I was in such a Christmas mood after seeing all the lights. :love:

[Bishop1954]

Same here, but it was at the local Hobby Lobby. They are always first out here. :waving:

[HighPriestessIce]

The first snowfall really gets me in the spirit!

[Mistletoe]

The first snowfall really gets me in the spirit!
Yes! I wish all of December had constant light snowfall! Lately, we've been getting warm spells mid-December that really kill the Christmas vibe.

[Bishop1954]

Twice... When the Hallmark Christmas movies begin and when the stores start displaying/decorating for the season... :santahat:

[HighPriestessIce]

Yes! I love the snow but the last couple years there hasn't been any on christmas :c I am impatiently waiting for the first snowfall but it's still 20c.

[Bishop1954]

Snow does add a bit. Especially since you never know when those first flakes will fall... :santa1:

[Mistletoe]

Yes! I love the snow but the last couple years there hasn't been any on christmas :c I am impatiently waiting for the first snowfall but it's still 20c.
I thought for sure Canada had white Christmases... I'm not really liking the new norm for December.

[Bishop1954]

I would have thought so as well. My big thing is to have snow covering all the cords for the yard displays... lol :tree1:

[Mistletoe]

I would have thought so as well. My big thing is to have snow covering all the cords for the yard displays... lol :tree1:
How often do you have a white Christmas/December, Bishop? I picture South Dakota snowy, but you're almost at the same latitude as I am...

[Bishop1954]

Most of the time, snow is on the ground at Christmas. I can only remember a handful of occasions when it actually feel on Christmas Eve or Day... :santa:

[Elf_Erv]

a snowstorm and a gallon of eggnog

[Bishop1954]

I'll go along with the snow, but I'll replace the eggnog with hot cocoa... :xmascandycane:

[Mistletoe]

a snowstorm and a gallon of eggnog
Snowstorms are great (before you have to go out and shovel for hours).

There's no way I could drink that much eggnog- my mother's eggnog is good, but potent.

[Bishop1954]

Right now, I need to relax as I feel myself losing some of my Christmas spirit. And no, I'm not certain why... :sad elf:

[Mistletoe]

Right now, I need to relax as I feel myself losing some of my Christmas spirit. And no, I'm not certain why... :sad elf:
:sad elf: I hate when that happens. Sending Christmas cheer vibes out your way...

[Bishop1954]

Got em' and I decided to "man up" & remember what Christmas means to me, my family, friends and those all over the world. The result... it is coming back to the point of overflowing... :home:

[Mistletoe]

Got em' and I decided to "man up" & remember what Christmas means to me, my family, friends and those all over the world. The result... it is coming back to the point of overflowing... :home:
Yay!

[Bishop1954]

Today, it is all the snow that covers the electrical cords for the outside displays... lol :waving:

[snowbell1]

Listening to my favorite christmas music or watching christmas movies or just curled up watching my the lights on my trees and all my animated things going and seeing snow.:home:

[Mistletoe]

Christmas shopping :presents3:

[Bishop1954]

Right now, with it being so close, house lights, getting cards, presents under the tree, Christmas music and movies/specials... :santasmile:

[Elf_Erv]

24 hour Christmas music on the local radio station

[Mistletoe]

24 hour Christmas music on the local radio station
Yes! I feel connected to everyone listening.

[Bishop1954]

One of the TV stations playing a 24 hour yule long scene with Christmas music... :merrychristmas:

[Mistletoe]

One of the TV stations playing a 24 hour yule long scene with Christmas music... :merrychristmas:
I always forget about that, but it's peaceful.

[Bishop1954]

For now, one last drive past the Christmas lights with a mug of hot cocoa and the dream of next year... :tree1:

[Mistletoe]

For now, one last drive past the Christmas lights with a mug of hot cocoa and the dream of next year... :tree1:
Most in our neighborhood took theirs down on 12/30- they didn't even wait for New Year's! I thought I had another night to drive around and look at them!

How did your snowman reunion turn out this year?

[Bishop1954]

Since the snow is still so deep, people have not had the ability to take down lights, so some on our street still display them (including me)... :christmastree:

[Mistletoe]

Since the snow is still so deep, people have not had the ability to take down lights, so some on our street still display them (including me)... :christmastree:
How nice. :gingerhouse:

I just took our candles out of the windows on 2/2.

[Bishop1954]

Very cool and the weather here is beginning to get above freezing. At this rate, they should be out by St. Patrick's Day... lol :home:

[Mistletoe]

Very cool and the weather here is beginning to get above freezing. At this rate, they should be out by St. Patrick's Day... lol :home:
Little did you know... :santahat:

[Bishop1954]

Little did you know... :santahat:

True. But they did make it out before Easter (six days before)... lol :dizzy:

[Mistletoe]

Colored leaves, because it signals the holiday season is here! :fall:

[JollyElfDC]

I purchased some napkin rings that may or may not be used for this year’s Christmas dinner.

[Bishop1954]

May sound a bit weird, but the start of football season. For me it signals three things are very near... Fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas. :giftpeek:

[Elf_Erv]

Peppermint coffee creamer :santa1:

[JollyElfDC]

Lately it’s been watching YouTube videos of people shopping for decorations.

[Bishop1954]

The first signs of Christmas in the stores... :waving:

[Elf_Erv]

the local radio station has flipped to 24/7 Christmas music :santa:

[Mistletoe]

Lately it’s been watching YouTube videos of people shopping for decorations.
Ha! I didn't know there was such a thing.

[Mistletoe]

the local radio station has flipped to 24/7 Christmas music :santa:
I always loved that.

[Bishop1954]

Same here and also when Music Choice "Sounds of the Season" goes all Christmas (which started November 1st)... :home:

[Elf_Erv]

snow....we have not had any yet:snowman:

[Mistletoe]

snow....we have not had any yet:snowman:
Same here- it will be so pretty with the Christmas lights.

[Bishop1954]

Looking forward to a Christmas snow as well, but in the meantime, hitting all those foot activated switches and seeing all the lights come on... :elf3:

[Elf_Erv]

baking Christmas cookies and candy :santa1:

[Bishop1954]

Answering "All Things Christmas" emails... :xmaswink:

[Mistletoe]

Answering "All Things Christmas" emails... :xmaswink:

Me too. :elf1:

[Bishop1954]

For the rest of the week, turning on all the Christmas lights when I get up and having coffee while I listen to Christmas music... :elf3:

[Elf_Erv]

playing all my musical Christmas snow globes at same time :treedance:

[Bishop1954]

Looking at the tree and thinking about Christmas morning... :xmaswink:

[Mistletoe]

For the rest of the week, turning on all the Christmas lights when I get up and having coffee while I listen to Christmas music... :elf3:
Ahhhhh...bliss. :home:

[Bishop1954]

Seeing tha faces of children and friends this time of year and hearing strangers say "Merry Christmas"... :santa1:

[Mistletoe]

...hearing strangers say "Merry Christmas"... :santa1:
I love that, too. :merrychristmas:

Using Christmas themed plates, bowls, glasses, spoons, etc.

[Bishop1954]

Using Christmas themed plates, bowls, glasses, spoons, etc.

Yes, a festive table always brings out the spirit of the season... :presents3:

[Mistletoe]

Christmas scented candles, potpourri, etc. Certain scents can instantly bring you back to when you were a kid- like the scent of Christmas tree sap...ahhhh...one of my favorites! :christmastree:

[Bishop1954]

Christmas scented candles, potpourri, etc. Certain scents can instantly bring you back to when you were a kid- like the scent of Christmas tree sap...ahhhh...one of my favorites! :christmastree:

Yes. The aromas of Christmas time can just whirl you away to a happy holiday moment. I have some things called Scentsicles. They are sticks (colored green) that come with their own hangers to place on trees, wreaths, etc. They have several scents and the one in my room right now is Snow Berry Wreath... :home:

[HighPriestessIce]

i just had my first peppermint white hot chocolate of the season and it's put me in a festive mood already.

[Bishop1954]

Sat in front of the fire last night with a mug of hot chocolate and watched a Hallmark Christmas movie with my wife (and four dogs)... :tree:

[Mistletoe]

The signs and smells of Autumn. Then I temporarily pause for Halloween and the month of October. Then November and Thanksgiving are pretty much the beginning of the Christmas season (albeit different decorations). I just can't believe how short the Christmas season is. You have to be really mindful of each day or :::whoosh::: it's over.

[HighPriestessIce]

I broke out my hot chocolate heater and bought some white hot chocolate, marshmallows and short bread to enjoy. I am impatiently waiting for it to snow so I can get real festive but I am beginning to feel the spirit!

[Mistletoe]

I broke out my hot chocolate heater and bought some white hot chocolate, marshmallows and short bread to enjoy. I am impatiently waiting for it to snow so I can get real festive but I am beginning to feel the spirit!

Sounds cozy. Being in Canada, I'd imagine it won't be long now until you get snow.

[Bishop1954]

For the next three days, it will be decorating the front yard. Cold has begun to move in, so I want to finish before the ground freezes... lol :waving:

[Bishop1954]

Driving downtown and seeing all the Christmas lights on the street poles and store fronts... :home:

[Mistletoe]

I've been diffusing peppermint and vanilla essential oils downstairs and balsam fir and vanilla in my bedroom for scents of the season. I also have peppermint in my car.

[Bishop1954]

Right now? Knowing there are only minutes before Christmas is here... :presents1:

[Mistletoe]

Lighting candles on an Advent wreath.

[Bishop1954]

Very nice. Just lighting candles on the dining room table centerpiece the first meal I have there... :waving:

[Mistletoe]

Snow.

[Bishop1954]

Hallmark still showing Christmas movies on specific days of the week... :santa2:

[Mistletoe]

Hallmark still showing Christmas movies on specific days of the week... :santa2:

I know it's so nice!