Christmas traditions that you miss?

Alex_Alumni

Posting on behalf of @Hannah_Scope, the last of our 12 debates of Christmas  

"Thinking back to our debate about Christmas caroling, there are other traditional aspects of Christmas that I don’t see many people do anymore. 

Hanging mistletoe, going to a church or choir service, going to the pantomime, and even sending Christmas Cards. In my early 20’s, I saw more and more people unable to attend or complete everything because of work commitments, but now as I start my 30’s, these traditional aspects of Christmas seem to be phasing out.  

Is it the same where you are? Do you think it’s something that changes with age? Would love to know your opinions."  

Sandy_123

Pantomime and snow

Alex_Alumni

Which of those would you rather see @Sandy_123?

I think my local panto this year is 'Sleeping Beauty'

Sandy_123

Snow because we always had it at xmas every year without fail

janer1967

Where I lived b4 we had the lion club that used to have santa in a sleigh going round the street with elves etc collecting for charity . Kids loved it 

SueHeath

Many moons ago when i was a child us local kids would knock on neighbors doors trying to carol sing we always got money or sweets, i don't think people would answer the door nowadays x

leeCal

A sixpence or thrupenny bit in the Christmas pudding, great fun unlesss you swallow it of course. Also smothering it in brandy and setting light to it, indoor pudding works!

SueHeath

Oh yes i remember the sixpence in the pud leeCal, that was the only reason i think i ate Christmas pudding x

Hannah_Alumni

I love the theatre and miss going to the pantomime.  

durhamjaide2001

Pantomimes 
Going to phenix windows and Newcastle Christmas Markets
Christmas Markets and fairs 
Seeing Santa Clause