Chrismtas is a day away. Wishing, hoping, boxes to open. But we agree it’s right to wait for turkey and dressing after the blessing. And there’s still a night to to wait
Scrooge here checking in. Christmas is just another day of work, like any other holiday. Has been for the past 48 years. At least now the pay is better than it used to be.
I guess that’s Elly’s brother, right? He hasn’t shown up in AGES. He and Georgia bought a house that was close to the Pattersons’ home, but apparently teleported them to another dimension.
But yeah, this kind of thing can get annoying. Especially for people in retail, who will literally get this several times a day.
It’s really easy to be ready this year. No tree, no presents, and a simpler dinner to prepare (Butterball turkey roll, instead of a huge bird.). No point breaking the bank when no one can travel. :P
This just shows that the burden of a happy Christmas, rests on the woman of the house. She has to make everything perfect for her family, with no support or help.
I almost agree with Elly, hearing ready for Christmas when she is the only one and John not helping.For us due to COVID for our church, for Christmas Eve service there is usually 4 services identical to chose from, this time only 2, also online so we are watching at home. They are changing on the safe candles used.As no grandkids, small family, my sister/husband, also no children, will come to our house for Christmas gathering and meal, then we do open gifts, we draw names around Thanksgiving time, then maybe watch a movie, and then drive around looking at lights. Then my family with adults kids as we are not empty nesters, will do our own simple Christmas. One works pt at a grocery store, other has tried no job, then added one tried hard for work forced to sell what he buys to buyers he researches what buyers are interested in. If my posting hard to understand I can do nothing on that, no complaints.
My biggest issue with Christmas is the hypocrisy. The concept of “peace on earth, etc.” is only skin deep for the overwhelming majority of those who parrot it every December.
Baarorso almost 4 years ago
Ellie, you don’t have to have a Christmas that’s “Currier and Ives” perfect, you know.
capricorn9th almost 4 years ago
Does banging your head on the wall mean you are not ready for Christmas, Elly?
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
Chrismtas is a day away. Wishing, hoping, boxes to open. But we agree it’s right to wait for turkey and dressing after the blessing. And there’s still a night to to wait
KenTheCoffinDweller almost 4 years ago
Scrooge here checking in. Christmas is just another day of work, like any other holiday. Has been for the past 48 years. At least now the pay is better than it used to be.
littlejohn Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Could this be Excedrin Headache #24?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAmdpxhjA6U
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 4 years ago
As a cashier I feel your pain Elly
Jabroniville Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I guess that’s Elly’s brother, right? He hasn’t shown up in AGES. He and Georgia bought a house that was close to the Pattersons’ home, but apparently teleported them to another dimension.
But yeah, this kind of thing can get annoying. Especially for people in retail, who will literally get this several times a day.
charliefarmrhere almost 4 years ago
Working nights this week doing security guard, so seems like any other day of the week.
dlkrueger33 almost 4 years ago
Calgon, take me away!
Dobber Premium Member almost 4 years ago
There are some cliches that are so annoying it makes me grind my teeth. This is one of them, right up there with “cold enough for you?”
Yardley701 almost 4 years ago
Merry Christmas! Remember Jesus is the Gift!
M2MM almost 4 years ago
It’s really easy to be ready this year. No tree, no presents, and a simpler dinner to prepare (Butterball turkey roll, instead of a huge bird.). No point breaking the bank when no one can travel. :P
awcoffman almost 4 years ago
I’m never ready for it, but this year, with being retired and the kids living out of state and not travelling, it’s just another day.
summerdog almost 4 years ago
This just shows that the burden of a happy Christmas, rests on the woman of the house. She has to make everything perfect for her family, with no support or help.
Johnnyrico almost 4 years ago
No one’s ever “ready” for Christmas… ugh…
kab2rb almost 4 years ago
I almost agree with Elly, hearing ready for Christmas when she is the only one and John not helping.For us due to COVID for our church, for Christmas Eve service there is usually 4 services identical to chose from, this time only 2, also online so we are watching at home. They are changing on the safe candles used.As no grandkids, small family, my sister/husband, also no children, will come to our house for Christmas gathering and meal, then we do open gifts, we draw names around Thanksgiving time, then maybe watch a movie, and then drive around looking at lights. Then my family with adults kids as we are not empty nesters, will do our own simple Christmas. One works pt at a grocery store, other has tried no job, then added one tried hard for work forced to sell what he buys to buyers he researches what buyers are interested in. If my posting hard to understand I can do nothing on that, no complaints.
rebelstrike0 almost 4 years ago
Away in a manger, no place for Elly to bang her head
The Little Lord Jesus knew the Pattersons were spiritually dead.
JPuzzleWhiz almost 4 years ago
Poor John! All he did was ask an innocent question. He had no way of knowing that Elly’d already been asked that multiple times!
asrialfeeple almost 4 years ago
Merry Christmas, everyone!!!! https://www.deviantart.com/thenekoboi/art/Merry-Christmas-653472392
phoenixnyc almost 4 years ago
My biggest issue with Christmas is the hypocrisy. The concept of “peace on earth, etc.” is only skin deep for the overwhelming majority of those who parrot it every December.
Johnnyrico almost 4 years ago
Panel 3: Nice picture of St. Michael there in the background…