We all wish for a peaceful Christmas. But something goes wrong every year. We asked around. If you do these 24 things, your Christmas is guaranteed to be a disaster.
Especially around Christmas time and around Christmas Eve is the perfect time for everything to turn into a disaster.
Everyone is stressed and wants a perfect celebration. Only if all of these 24 points apply to your Christmas, it is a real disaster. If only a few apply, you should take a deep breath and try to see everything with a little humor. :)
The 24 biggest disasters on Christmas Day and before:
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You tell the children the truth
Yes, you should always tell the truth. But please never tell children that Santa Claus and the Christ Child do not exist. No matter if they are your own or someone else's.
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The wine tastes especially good to you
What a beautiful day. Time for a glass of wine. Or two. Or three. Oohh and there's also a delicious mulled wine.
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You eat like you haven't eaten in the last 30 days
And at the same time, of course, you have so much to tell. Mmhh delicious, the food from your mouth lands in the face of your hosts.
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You start to cry
They are not tears of joy - your friends' gift is so terrible that you cannot hide your tears. Your expectations were so great. It was supposed to be THE Christmas par excellence. Unfortunately, the reality is different. Take it easy. Take a deep breath and be glad that all your loved ones are gathered.
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You refuse help
Do you want me to bring anything? Do you need anything else? No, you can easily do it all by yourself. On the 24th, you'll be standing there like a poodle and won't know which way is up.
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You want the perfect party
You're frantically trying to make everything perfect? Forget it! We're all only human and people who love you will understand if you didn't finish the decorations. Yes, Christmas parties on TV are always crowned with perfectionism. When a lot of people bump into each other, a little chaos is always guaranteed. Don't let that get you down.
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The hosts have quarreled and you try to save the situation
Attention, hands off! You don't have a chance - pull back nice and slow.
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You go shopping only on the 24th
Planning is everything! If you really need something urgently and your friends show up soon, just ask them if they can bring it to you. They will forgive you.
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You forgot the fir tree
Oh, dear. In the heat of the moment, you forgot to decorate the tree and even worse, get one! What is Christmas without a tree? The stress begins!
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You invite friends who have recently broken up
That can't go well. The tense atmosphere can still be felt in the neighboring house.
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You invite your parents and those of your friend
Sounds good at first, doesn't it? But imagine they don't know each other yet. You shouldn't subject yourself to such stress on Christmas Day.
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You do not pay enough attention to your cat
Cats love tinsel, glittering baubles and lights. In front of all your friends, your cat starts to fight with the Christmas tree.
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You do not let your children sleep
Make sure that your children are fit in the evening. Because today it can be a little longer. If they start whining at 5 p.m., it will stress out all the guests.
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Singing under the tree is mandatory
Yes, it used to be really nice at Christmas. But does it really have to be?
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With Christmas music you drive everyone crazy
Jingle Bells, Last Christmas - you can't get enough of them? Your guests and your friend sure can. Turn off the music or turn it down a bit. The best thing about the holiday is that you can talk in peace.
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Your decoration leaves no room for food
As beautiful as it is, sometimes less is more. If your decoration leaves no room for the food, glasses and hands, you have clearly overdone it.
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5 gears are not enough for you
A baked apple is still okay and then a few cookies. Don't overdo it. Your guests are certainly already nauseous, but unfortunately no one dares to admit it.
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You do not take the helm
Your friends are guests at your house. It's time for the gift-giving and everyone looks embarrassed in the air. Now you have to take the lead!
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The food burns in the oven
It was supposed to be your delicious roast. But now it's burnt and the whole house is smoky. Set a timer or even better: Cook only what you really know how to cook.
No one is asking you to cook 5 courses. Just make a main course and go for a walk around the town together instead. The fresh air makes you hungry and relaxes you. -
You starve all day
Yes, there is a lot to eat in the evening. Nevertheless, you should not starve the whole day. If the blood sugar is in the basement, you are irritated and that is a great disadvantage on such a day.
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You find real candles beautiful
Better keep your hands off real candles. That can end very badly. Fairy lights are also quite nice to look at.
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You get up stressed and you start to argue
If you're already stressed when you wake up in the morning, Christmas can only be a disaster for you. Leave plenty of time for breakfast. That only works, by the way, if you plan everything well the day before. Everyone take it down a notch. Christmas is not the end of the world.
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You do everything by feel
Such a big day just has to be thought through. Grab a piece of paper and write everything down. That way you won't forget anything.
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You never talked about gifts
Your girlfriend bought you a gift around 150 euros and you have a scented candle for her? Be sure to clarify beforehand how much you want to spend.
Our conclusion:
Of course, Christmas is always a little stressful. But why are you making more of it than you really need to? Look at everything a little relaxed. The world keeps turning - even if your food wasn't perfect this year and your tree is crooked.
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