The Pink Flamingo :: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

1. Christmas music before Dec 20

2. Holly Jolly – bah humbug!

3. All those sappy heart-warming Christmas movies like It's A Wonderful Life.
Give me a Chevy Chase Christmas Vacation any day of the week!

4. Cheerful people with fake holiday enthusiasm and sentimentality. I don't like chipper, heart-warming, sickening sweet family oh aren't my kids just adorable. FYI - my parents are reaching that stage with their extremely naughty cats. If you knew how many calls I get a day from one parent or the other telling me what one of their 6 cats has done...!

5. Christmas cooking (okay, I don’t like cooking any time of the year) & the food police. So what if I ordered all my Christmas Eve party food from the usual sources. My microwave blew up and my oven caught on fire.

6. Fake “Christian” self-righteousness over “traditional Christmas”

7. Religious people who are too darn cheep to buy gifts, so they opt for the ‘let’s put Christ back in Christmas’ so they don’t give gifts. Ever heard of the gifts of the Magi?

8. People who are ‘traditional’ Christmas who take their tree down the day after Christmas and ignore Epiphany (The Twelve Days of Christmas). Trees should stay up from Thanksgiving evening until 12 days after Christmas. (So I like Christmas trees and lights, do you have a problem with that?)

9. People who are too cheep to give gifts (and can afford to do so). If someone can’t afford much that’s different, but people who can, well they frost my cookies. It's called selfish! Then there are the people
who don’t cater a gift to what a person would truly like, but give what they like.

10. What's wrong with using multi colored lights on my tree instead of white ones? When did the lighting police decree that thou shalt only use white lights? I want to use multi colored lights the way my grandmother Froehlich did. I guess I'd better also mention that the interior of my condo is trimmed in hot pink lights with tropical Santas and a 'beach' theme.

11. Did I mention Christmas music? Don't get me wrong, I like beautiful operatic Christmas music that is very well done (Domingo, Pavarotti, Price, Milnes, etc) . I can also handle the Chipmunks, What Do You Get a Wookie for Christmas, The Singing St. Barnards, etc. I like the old crooners from the 1940's and 1950's. BUT - never ever force me to listen to pop Christmas music, country music singers, rock stars, or just Broadway dodo.

12. People who get in a holiday snit because they are so busy. Slow down and shut up. You're only trying to get attention anyway and are making a yourself look like an idiot! (I have an aunt who would do this).

13. Family gatherings and parties where everyone is cheerful, happy, and is ready to knife you in the back. Wear armor and rear-view mirrors. If I sound like the walking wounded, I am. Give me a bunch of friends any day of the week.

BONUS: The thing I dislike most about Christmas is people making fun of Ebenezer Scrooge, my Patron Saint of Christmas! Bah and Humbug! (LOL!)

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Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by jenn on Wed 12 Dec 2007 04:24 PM MST | Permanent Link

I like colored light better than white ones too.
Happy tt!

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Comedy Plus on Wed 12 Dec 2007 04:46 PM MST | Permanent Link

Do you feel better now? I hope so. You have a great TT and I hope the Holidays don't get you down anymore than you are. I'll make sure my tree is up until after the first of the year. Have a great TT. :)

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Courtney on Wed 12 Dec 2007 04:52 PM MST | Permanent Link

Totally agree on the Christmas music and multi-colored lights!

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Malcolm on Wed 12 Dec 2007 05:16 PM MST | Permanent Link

Damn... no Christmas music before 12/20? To each their own. I know some radio stations that start playing it on Nov. 1st... which is WAY too early to me. As you can probably guess by my TT, I prefer pop/rock/R&B styled Christmas songs as opposed to the traditional/crooning type of tunes.

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by nicholas on Wed 12 Dec 2007 05:26 PM MST | Permanent Link

I had to laugh at your #13. When I was in the police we knew that Christmas was a peak period of domestic disputes because so many families, who left to themselves would have very little to do with each other, felt obliged to get together and stay under the same roof, and all kinds of tensions build up and next thing you know Cousin Harry is duking it out with Uncle Ted!

I have never seen “It’s A Wonderful Life” and I have no wish to. From what I’ve heard of it, it is so sickly sweet sentimental that I’d probably be ill!

In England Christmas decorations go up later (except in shops, where they seem to go up in August!) but the proper date for taking them down in 6 January, i.e. Twelfth Night.

If anyone wants to give me one of the gifts of the Magi, I’ll take gold please!

Scrooge forever!

Re: Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Crimson Wife on Wed 12 Dec 2007 05:41 PM MST | Permanent Link

How do you get your Christmas tree to stay fresh from November-January? Do you use some sort of trick like spraying it with hairspray or putting sugar in the water or something?

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by SJ Reidhead on Thu 13 Dec 2007 11:49 AM MST | Profile | Permanent Link

FROM THE PINK FLAMINGO:
I use an artificial tree. Where I live in NM, it's impossible to get decent live trees. Back in SC the family rented out a large parcel of land for a Christmas Tree farm up in the NC mountains. Part of the 'rent' was everyone in the family was given these beautiful live trees every year. I was so spoiled, I don't even bother with a real one here.

SJR

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Nicole Austin on Wed 12 Dec 2007 06:53 PM MST | Permanent Link

The Christmas music is great for a while. We have two local radio stations that started in on the day after Thanksgiving. That's waaaay too early!

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by nap warden on Wed 12 Dec 2007 08:24 PM MST | Permanent Link

Oh man, havin' a bad holiday season? I am really not a Christmas person either. I just fake it for the kiddos. Halloween is my thing...and I am totally looking forward to Sweeny Todd, how's that for a holiday movie;)

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by SandyCarlson on Wed 12 Dec 2007 09:01 PM MST | Permanent Link

I'm with you on that family stuff! I believe the Grinch calls these people Cheer-mongers.

God bless.

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Lori on Wed 12 Dec 2007 09:54 PM MST | Permanent Link

All very good points but especially #1. My radio station I listen to at work has not converted to Christmas music 24/7...whats up with that?? Happy TT and thanks for stopping by:)

Re: Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by mitchypoo on Wed 12 Dec 2007 11:15 PM MST | Permanent Link

You are right, our TT's are the exact opposite. You have some valid points.

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Natalie on Wed 12 Dec 2007 11:15 PM MST | Permanent Link

I like colored lights too...my tree has red, green and white lights. :)

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Candy on Thu 13 Dec 2007 12:00 AM MST | Permanent Link

No Christmas songs before Dec. 20?! I love Christmas music! But I don't like it when it's sung by pop singers... I prefer the original. :o)

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by damozel on Thu 13 Dec 2007 01:15 AM MST | Permanent Link

Oh Lord...you are about as merry a little Christmas elf as I am. Because of the whole Christmas-in-your-face from Halloween on, I'm always sick of it well before it starts---not the day itself or the family bits, but all the ornaments and trimmings that used to thrill me just don't do it anymore. I have to go to Cedar Key and see the lights there to get in the mood. And I am so sick of the same 16 everlasting Christmas songs (rock, crooners, whatever) that I honestly never want to hear them again. I love old carols, celtic christmas tunes, madrigals, anything anything anything but the stuff that gets played endlessly over loudspeakers.

I hate white lights. They're great for the rest of the year, but at Christmas, I want to see COLOR.

And I used to love all of it.

No politics this week; just cute animals behaving oddly.

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Lifecruiser on Thu 13 Dec 2007 03:34 AM MST | Permanent Link

Some of those actually are quite wonderful and entertaining, despite they're negative... *giggles*

So when are we going to read about what you love with xmas? Next Thursday?

Which list will be the most difficult to write.... hm.... *giggles*

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Anonymous on Thu 13 Dec 2007 05:30 AM MST | Permanent Link

Is your last name Scrooge? But seriously I can agree with some of your list, but no Christmas music and sappy movies??? The reason for the season is for me to get a chance to see "Miracle on 34th Street". Happy TT.

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Tilly Greene on Thu 13 Dec 2007 05:35 AM MST | Permanent Link

LOVE Christmas Vacation! It's a staple in our house and we often quote Randy Quaid "and get yourself something really nice".

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Jenny Mcb on Thu 13 Dec 2007 05:55 AM MST | Permanent Link

I kind of miss the tradition of hiding the alcohol at Christmas from family events. I am there with you on most of the list. I would add all the "have to" that gets imposed on us.

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Rian Fike on Thu 13 Dec 2007 05:58 AM MST | Permanent Link

People who swim against the stream are my absolute favorite, and you are now on my list.

Bravo.

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by greatfullivin on Thu 13 Dec 2007 06:01 AM MST | Permanent Link

Dear Scrooge,
I can hardly wait for you to get to the end of the story,....you know, Christmas Day, when you find your joy. I hope your holiday season gets better for you. Just what is a "holiday snit"? What do you like about Christmas? BTW, I am sure your friend will love the starbucks!

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Babystepper on Thu 13 Dec 2007 06:55 AM MST | Permanent Link

At a jr. high party last night (I'm a sponsor) My husband and I ended up sitting by the stereo and they played the country version of "Blue Christmas" 20 times in a row, at least. That was the theme of our party (everyone brought a "blue" gift.)

Oh, that's another thing I would add to your list. That ignorant "Dirty Santa" game where everyone steals everyone else's cheap worthless gifts.

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Holly on Thu 13 Dec 2007 07:03 AM MST | Permanent Link

We ARE the exact opposite this week! I LOVE Christmas music and would play it all year. I love most the things you don't. That's why it's a great Universe! (of course I don't like politics either...LOL)

Happy TT-13!

Smiles,

Holly
http://theabundanceplace.comj

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Sue on Thu 13 Dec 2007 08:08 AM MST | Permanent Link

Bah humbug to you too! Great list, and thanks so much for stopping by! :)

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Tink on Thu 13 Dec 2007 10:37 AM MST | Permanent Link

Yay, finally not another yippie-it-is-christmastime post. I agree with you on a lot of your list. :-)
Thanks for visiting my best wishes TT!

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Susan Helene Gottfried on Thu 13 Dec 2007 01:05 PM MST | Permanent Link

Yee haw. That's a lot of things to not like.

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by amypalko on Thu 13 Dec 2007 01:23 PM MST | Permanent Link

I don't even have my tree up yet! What? Xmas is a week on Tuesday? Aargh! (That's me in my holiday snit ;-)

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Janet on Thu 13 Dec 2007 07:45 PM MST | Permanent Link

LMAO! Even Scrooge has his place, right :-)

My parents ALWAYS left the tree up until 12 days after Christmas and I'm following in their footsteps!

Re: The Pink Flamingo’s 51st Edition Thursday Thirteen

by Candy Minx on Fri 14 Dec 2007 12:19 PM MST | Permanent Link

Wow you are really a person with a lot of surprises...I just loved this list...and I think you are terrific for posting it...I bet you and I would get along famously if we were hanging out during the holidays!!!

I've got a bunch of Christmas comedies recorded to watch this week, with Danny De Vito, Dan Ackroyd etc...can't wait! (but I also like the sucky ones...)

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