Awww Rachel this brought back memories of my grandma & auntie who I was brought up by as very sadly my mum died at the age of 26 I was born in 1969 I was 5 weeks old when I lost my mum with my dad working I was brought up by my maternal grandma and her sister. So Christmas for me was the 70's & 80's it was magical my grandma cooked the turkey on Christmas Eve overnight you could smell it coming down the stairs it smelt like christmas it was lush. Sadly the majority of my family have passed away now today would have been my Aunties birthday too so been thinking about all the good times we had back then I used to open my stocking before breakfast then I had to wait to go into the sitting room this was the only decorated room but in later years we had a small tree in the dining room. I remember tinsel around everything too had a few tears today I have my 19 yr old son with me this is the first Christmas without my partner John he loved Christmas and decorating the tree and wrapping gifts too its gonna be a difficult time this year but life goes on. My son still has his stocking that I had personalised when he was born for his first christmas he opens that on my bed while I have my coffee then we go into the sitting room and he opens up all his gifts then we get dressed and spend time together he has his Christmas eve box too although the contents have changed still got his Christmas PJ's and cosy socks plus snacks and of course hot chocolate too I got a movie box and we will be watching a Christmas movie tonight Im gonna cook some party food too and just try to relax a bit been a very stressful year wishing you & your son a Merry Christmas and make lots of beautiful memories Rachel. My sons dad has never ever bothered with him which is sad he gets nothing from him or his dads family even though he has 5 sisters they just dont bother with him so I see it as just him & me now I still cook a Christmas dinner for us and prep my few veggies on Christmas eve so I can spend time with him on Christmas day 🧑🎄⛄🎄☃️❄️ xxx
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum, I'm glad you had two strong women to take care of you. That sounds very Christmas smelling the meat as you walk down the stairs and a smell that will always take you back to that moment. I'm sorry to hear it was a challenging day for you I am glad you have your son with you to support you. It sounds like you and your son have a very relaxed and lovely Christmas together just being with each other is all that matters. Your son has a fantastic mum and that is all he needs your love. I will be thinking if you this Christmas I know the first one without someone you love is always much harder. I hope you and your son have a lovely Christmas together sending lots of love to you and your son xx
@Solomumtoone Awwww thank you Rachel we watched home alone last night with snacks and party food this month has just flew over. Enjoy and make lots of memories with your son & family this Christmas too I will be thinking of you too on Christmas day afternoon when your son goes to his dad's that has got to be so tough and difficult for you too your a strong lady and will get through it your son has a wonderful mum Merry Christmas 🎁 Rachel and all the very best for 2025 xxx
I was born in 1970 and all your traditions was our traditions. There was a family of eight kids and my mum and dad and we had the best best time ever presents was posh but we didn’t mind. We still got the best presence mum and dad could afford With all that stockings we had to get washed and changed and brush our teeth before breakfast then have all our presence then she used to bring some more presents out later on after dinner then she used to bring some more presents out after our Christmas party. We used to always have a Christmas party on Christmas night with extra family coming round. I love the 70s and 80s
Im a 60s baby but when my kids were born in the 80s my Christmas was just as you explained. The Xmas food never came out until Xmas eve. The decorations were as you said but they were magical times. A lot of people now seem to have forgotten the meaning of Christmas, its all money money money. It must be hard for you when your son goes. We have tge same with iur grandchildren going to their dads . Have a lovely Christmas, take care xx
It was the best time to have Christmas and yes so magical but like you said the magic is gone now and it is all about money and stress. It's horrible when they go to their Dad's but important they do. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas together xx
Aww racheal u have no idea how lovely this was for me it brought back so many lovely innocent memories which i have not tbought about in years because i was too busy doing christmas for my own children. I wish i could go back in time to do just one of those years to experience it all again especially with the family members who are no longer with us. I think most adults have a sneaky cry over christmas due to the overwhelm of it all and the thoughts of christmas past present and future. My christmas as i have already said is going to be different this year than what i expected it to be but i have to just adapt and then be mindful to enjoy every other minute each of my 3 girls are with me. I am trying not to dwell on thoughts of what future christmas may hold due to my ill health and the likelihood of them moving out and me being 95% of the time alone i have told myself that i need to address these issues and start to put into place ways of solving these issues . Really appreciated the time and topics you have given us over volgmas i have not missed one . I have also enjoyed lusia dairy of my frugal life and claire mum life and more and finally sarahs selection . U 4 are my non negiotable daily uploads which i have no intention of missing and which i will terribly on the daily when things return to normal post christmas. Thanks again racheal you really have made my christmas more bearable px
I am so glad you liked it and was able to remember all those fantastic Christmas memories. I know what you mean by about being so busy you miss out on things, I plan to spend time with my son today and just be present. I agree we all have a little cry either on Christmas day or the day after from overwhelm and relief. It sounds like you have a lot to think about but one thing at a time I always say to myself when there is so much to think about what it my next step and just focus on that. Enjoy the moment you are in with your girls and enjoy life with those you love. I watch the other three as well, I rarely miss their uploads too. Your words are so kind and I am so happy I was able to help you even if it was a small amount. Thank you so much for watching and supporting me I appreciate it very much. I have one more video coming out today for you. Have a wonderful Christmas, take care of you and enjoy time with those you love. xx
Christmas in the 50s and 60s 😂 tree was decorated by the kids, so it had everything on-front room only decorated.The best China came out,tiny glasses for sheery,cut glass trifle dish,advent calendar only had a picture when door opened Tangerines were only at christmas,the nuts had to be opened with a nutcracker and we didn't get a stocking.Always went to Nana and Grandads for christmas tea with all the family-grandparents had a tiny TV so the kids sat and watched that while adults talked.Christmas is exciting for kids but as a parent it's stressful as your the one who has to stretch money to get it all done.These days it's materialistic for some-big name brands,tree done in trendy colours,fancy foods etc.Christmas these days have older folk on their own as family move further away,solo parents and solo parents doing 50/50 care.All you can do is make memories for kids,enjoy the day if your on your own and give a thought for those who are working or don't have anything.Basically be thankful and as you get older memories of christmas past make you smile 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Haha yes only decorate the Christmas tree at the front my brother and I did the same thing. Best China out at Christmas we were the same only ever saw "the best China" once a year. I read this comment out to my Mum and she was saying hers was the same and went on to tell me about all about it. Yes I agree I have found this Christmas more stressful than previous years as my son os getting older the gifts are becoming more expensive too. I think next year I was going to help out more and make some phone calls for Age UK to the older generation who are on their own. I agree make the best of the time you have with your loved ones and be thankful for all you have. Such a lovely comment thank you so much xx
Aww your Xmas day sounds like mine when I was younger I have 4 brothers and 1 sister I’m the youngest so I used to wake everyone up really early which some just wanted me to go away coz they was hungover lol Xmas is so different these days still lovely tho xx
Wow that's a lot of siblings, I used to do the same with my brother even when we were both hungover haha. Christmas back then was amazing I'm glad you had similar ones too. Wishing you and your family a lovely Christmas xx
Hi Rachel only me x at Christmas we used to make paper chains from wall to ceiling x turkey was cooked through the night x and at some point any leftover turkey we would have cold turkey chips and beans x please don’t cry x I replied to your text I hope you got it sending you love ❤ x x x
Paper chains were a must when we were kids. Yes cold meats with any leftovers and then Mum would make a pasta bake with anything left. I hope you have a good Christmas sending lots of love to you xx
I was born in 1970 and all your traditions was our traditions. There was a family of eight kids and my mum and dad and we had the best best time ever presents was posh but we didn’t mind. We still got the best presence mum and dad could afford With all that stockings we had to get washed and changed and brush our teeth before breakfast then have all our presence then she used to bring some more presents out later on after dinner then she used to bring some more presents out after our Christmas party. LlllllWe used to always have a Christmas party on did the matters so we take it so I will have Christmas Eve lunchtime Christmas Day lunchtime Christmas Day and Boxing Day the rest of the Christmas period we split equally so this year my son break up from school on the 20th of December therefore Sunday Monday Christmas EvBoxing Day buffet
Sounds fantastic my Mum said hers was the same she was one of 7 amd my dad one of 10. The Christmas period back then was so much more fun and so much more relaxed I'm glad you have those fond memories and be able to let your son experience them too xx
Awww Rachel this brought back memories of my grandma & auntie who I was brought up by as very sadly my mum died at the age of 26 I was born in 1969 I was 5 weeks old when I lost my mum with my dad working I was brought up by my maternal grandma and her sister. So Christmas for me was the 70's & 80's it was magical my grandma cooked the turkey on Christmas Eve overnight you could smell it coming down the stairs it smelt like christmas it was lush.
Sadly the majority of my family have passed away now today would have been my Aunties birthday too so been thinking about all the good times we had back then I used to open my stocking before breakfast then I had to wait to go into the sitting room this was the only decorated room but in later years we had a small tree in the dining room. I remember tinsel around everything too had a few tears today I have my 19 yr old son with me this is the first Christmas without my partner John he loved Christmas and decorating the tree and wrapping gifts too its gonna be a difficult time this year but life goes on.
My son still has his stocking that I had personalised when he was born for his first christmas he opens that on my bed while I have my coffee then we go into the sitting room and he opens up all his gifts then we get dressed and spend time together he has his Christmas eve box too although the contents have changed still got his Christmas PJ's and cosy socks plus snacks and of course hot chocolate too I got a movie box and we will be watching a Christmas movie tonight Im gonna cook some party food too and just try to relax a bit been a very stressful year wishing you & your son a Merry Christmas and make lots of beautiful memories Rachel.
My sons dad has never ever bothered with him which is sad he gets nothing from him or his dads family even though he has 5 sisters they just dont bother with him so I see it as just him & me now I still cook a Christmas dinner for us and prep my few veggies on Christmas eve so I can spend time with him on Christmas day 🧑🎄⛄🎄☃️❄️ xxx
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum, I'm glad you had two strong women to take care of you. That sounds very Christmas smelling the meat as you walk down the stairs and a smell that will always take you back to that moment. I'm sorry to hear it was a challenging day for you I am glad you have your son with you to support you. It sounds like you and your son have a very relaxed and lovely Christmas together just being with each other is all that matters. Your son has a fantastic mum and that is all he needs your love. I will be thinking if you this Christmas I know the first one without someone you love is always much harder. I hope you and your son have a lovely Christmas together sending lots of love to you and your son xx
@Solomumtoone Awwww thank you Rachel we watched home alone last night with snacks and party food this month has just flew over. Enjoy and make lots of memories with your son & family this Christmas too I will be thinking of you too on Christmas day afternoon when your son goes to his dad's that has got to be so tough and difficult for you too your a strong lady and will get through it your son has a wonderful mum Merry Christmas 🎁 Rachel and all the very best for 2025 xxx
I was born in 1970 and all your traditions was our traditions. There was a family of eight kids and my mum and dad and we had the best best time ever presents was posh but we didn’t mind. We still got the best presence mum and dad could afford With all that stockings we had to get washed and changed and brush our teeth before breakfast then have all our presence then she used to bring some more presents out later on after dinner then she used to bring some more presents out after our Christmas party. We used to always have a Christmas party on Christmas night with extra family coming round. I love the 70s and 80s
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Im a 60s baby but when my kids were born in the 80s my Christmas was just as you explained. The Xmas food never came out until Xmas eve. The decorations were as you said but they were magical times. A lot of people now seem to have forgotten the meaning of Christmas, its all money money money. It must be hard for you when your son goes. We have tge same with iur grandchildren going to their dads . Have a lovely Christmas, take care xx
It was the best time to have Christmas and yes so magical but like you said the magic is gone now and it is all about money and stress. It's horrible when they go to their Dad's but important they do. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas together xx
Aww racheal u have no idea how lovely this was for me it brought back so many lovely innocent memories which i have not tbought about in years because i was too busy doing christmas for my own children. I wish i could go back in time to do just one of those years to experience it all again especially with the family members who are no longer with us. I think most adults have a sneaky cry over christmas due to the overwhelm of it all and the thoughts of christmas past present and future. My christmas as i have already said is going to be different this year than what i expected it to be but i have to just adapt and then be mindful to enjoy every other minute each of my 3 girls are with me. I am trying not to dwell on thoughts of what future christmas may hold due to my ill health and the likelihood of them moving out and me being 95% of the time alone i have told myself that i need to address these issues and start to put into place ways of solving these issues . Really appreciated the time and topics you have given us over volgmas i have not missed one . I have also enjoyed lusia dairy of my frugal life and claire mum life and more and finally sarahs selection . U 4 are my non negiotable daily uploads which i have no intention of missing and which i will terribly on the daily when things return to normal post christmas. Thanks again racheal you really have made my christmas more bearable px
I am so glad you liked it and was able to remember all those fantastic Christmas memories. I know what you mean by about being so busy you miss out on things, I plan to spend time with my son today and just be present. I agree we all have a little cry either on Christmas day or the day after from overwhelm and relief. It sounds like you have a lot to think about but one thing at a time I always say to myself when there is so much to think about what it my next step and just focus on that. Enjoy the moment you are in with your girls and enjoy life with those you love. I watch the other three as well, I rarely miss their uploads too. Your words are so kind and I am so happy I was able to help you even if it was a small amount. Thank you so much for watching and supporting me I appreciate it very much. I have one more video coming out today for you. Have a wonderful Christmas, take care of you and enjoy time with those you love. xx
Christmas in the 50s and 60s 😂 tree was decorated by the kids, so it had everything on-front room only decorated.The best China came out,tiny glasses for sheery,cut glass trifle dish,advent calendar only had a picture when door opened Tangerines were only at christmas,the nuts had to be opened with a nutcracker and we didn't get a stocking.Always went to Nana and Grandads for christmas tea with all the family-grandparents had a tiny TV so the kids sat and watched that while adults talked.Christmas is exciting for kids but as a parent it's stressful as your the one who has to stretch money to get it all done.These days it's materialistic for some-big name brands,tree done in trendy colours,fancy foods etc.Christmas these days have older folk on their own as family move further away,solo parents and solo parents doing 50/50 care.All you can do is make memories for kids,enjoy the day if your on your own and give a thought for those who are working or don't have anything.Basically be thankful and as you get older memories of christmas past make you smile 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Haha yes only decorate the Christmas tree at the front my brother and I did the same thing. Best China out at Christmas we were the same only ever saw "the best China" once a year. I read this comment out to my Mum and she was saying hers was the same and went on to tell me about all about it. Yes I agree I have found this Christmas more stressful than previous years as my son os getting older the gifts are becoming more expensive too. I think next year I was going to help out more and make some phone calls for Age UK to the older generation who are on their own. I agree make the best of the time you have with your loved ones and be thankful for all you have. Such a lovely comment thank you so much xx
Back in the day good memories 🥰 ... HAPPY CHRISTMAS Rachel and son best wishes ☃️🤍☃️🤍☃️🤍☃️
They are great memories. Happy Christmas to you and your family too xx
Aww your Xmas day sounds like mine when I was younger I have 4 brothers and 1 sister I’m the youngest so I used to wake everyone up really early which some just wanted me to go away coz they was hungover lol Xmas is so different these days still lovely tho xx
Wow that's a lot of siblings, I used to do the same with my brother even when we were both hungover haha. Christmas back then was amazing I'm glad you had similar ones too. Wishing you and your family a lovely Christmas xx
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Im a 2000s kid, parents were born in late 1960#, so our tree wasn’t planned, I remember as a kid the spray snow, to put on windows
Yes spray son my son would have it on every window but it's a pain to get off xx
Hi Rachel only me x at Christmas we used to make paper chains from wall to ceiling x turkey was cooked through the night x and at some point any leftover turkey we would have cold turkey chips and beans x please don’t cry x I replied to your text I hope you got it sending you love ❤ x x x
Paper chains were a must when we were kids. Yes cold meats with any leftovers and then Mum would make a pasta bake with anything left. I hope you have a good Christmas sending lots of love to you xx
Our Christmas Eve movie is grinch. If it was up to me, it would be Narnia.
I forgot about Narnia such a great film, thank you for the reminder xx
I was born in 1970 and all your traditions was our traditions. There was a family of eight kids and my mum and dad and we had the best best time ever presents was posh but we didn’t mind. We still got the best presence mum and dad could afford With all that stockings we had to get washed and changed and brush our teeth before breakfast then have all our presence then she used to bring some more presents out later on after dinner then she used to bring some more presents out after our Christmas party. LlllllWe used to always have a Christmas party on did the matters so we take it so I will have Christmas Eve lunchtime Christmas Day lunchtime Christmas Day and Boxing Day the rest of the Christmas period we split equally so this year my son break up from school on the 20th of December therefore Sunday Monday Christmas EvBoxing Day buffet
Sounds fantastic my Mum said hers was the same she was one of 7 amd my dad one of 10. The Christmas period back then was so much more fun and so much more relaxed I'm glad you have those fond memories and be able to let your son experience them too xx