Im like Rubes, Im really fussy, I like all visitors been and gone by 2pm, dinner at 3pm, then the afternoon is with the kids and the telly, then the evening is ours to chill and be cosy.
My boys still get us up at around 6.30, we never go out xmas eve…. that will probably come when they have moved out. I love the day, but its a heck of a build up and over in a flash.
I hate the pressures of the shops and adverts… if your short of money it doesnt matter what you think of christmas you still feel guilty and under pressure. You shouldnt feel stress at that time of year, it should be totally the opposite.