Is it wrong (Xmas question)

[Miss Chicken]

Is it wrong to put old Christmas cards up on your mantelpiece to make it look like more people care about than actually do?

A couple of my friends do not approve but my sons just laughed at it especially as a couple of the cards are from my mother who died 6 years ago.

 

[Locutus of Bored]

No, of course it's not wrong. Do your thing if that's what you like. Who cares what your friends approve of or not?

 

[Miss Chicken]

One of my friends only disapproved because I had three cards from her up there.

I have not posted any Christmas cards in over 10 years and now about the only cards I receive this year were from a friend I sent a book to and the man who mows my lawn.

 

[DonIago]

Any friend who'd actually express disapproval of that needs better things to do with their time. And a conversation about tact.

 

[MacLeod]

Do what ever makes you happy, it's your Christmas after all.

 

[Miss Chicken]

I said to her 'I am recycling'. I even offered to give her the cards back so she could reuse them instead of buying a new card. She would not have to even write in them as she has already done so.

 

[Tenacity]

If you can use old decorations (instead of only new ones), then you can use old cards.

 

[Miss Chicken]

Next year I am going to take some of the old cards and make bookmarks out of them to attach to presents instead of name tags.

 

[DimesDan]

I've had the last card both my dad and grandmother sent us before they died the last few Christmases due to sentimental reasons, otherwise I don't do this. I see no harm in doing this either.

 

[Refuge]

Is it wrong to put old Christmas cards up on your mantelpiece to make it look like more people care about than actually do?

A couple of my friends do not approve but my sons just laughed at it especially as a couple of the cards are from my mother who died 6 years ago.

I think that's genius actually!

Going to do it myself. You know for about three years I made cards for people, a proper little crafter. Glue and borders and glitter. Even went to the local craft show for inspiration and they make good burgers. Do you think my loved ones sent cards back? Maybe a couple. I would need like ten years of cards to jolly up my mantle piece, lol.

 

[BillJ]

A couple of my friends do not approve but my sons just laughed at it especially as a couple of the cards are from my mother who died 6 years ago.

Those people are fuckwads and don't deserve your friendship.

 

[Australis]

Since my Dad passed away, I put up a couple of Xmas cards he sent me. They warm me.

 

[Orac]

Is it wrong to keep dead goldfish in the freezer instead of flushing them down the toilet?

 

[Miss Chicken]

Our last goldfish (Dave Lister) died a few weeks ago. My son just wrapped him up and threw him in this garbage

 

[Locutus of Bored]

Is it wrong to keep dead goldfish in the freezer instead of flushing them down the toilet?

"Just because you've given your goldfish a name doesn't mean they can't make colorful and delicious appetizers once they've passed."
- Martha Stewart

 

[Mr. Laser Beam]

Goldfish in my childhood home were not pets, they were food. For our piranha.

The wholesome snack that smiled back until it bit their heads off.

 

[Robert Maxwell]

If I had a fireplace, I'd mount the heads of my enemies above it.

I say do whatever you want.

 

[Owain Taggart]

I don't think it's wrong. I mean, in the end, it's all about the comfort from those around you, knowing you're surrounded by people you love. In most cases, what you'll see on the mantlepiece are from family members and possibly close friends. However, what I feel is wrong and disrespectful is when someone will put that into question. Because in the end, it should be what brings you comfort, yes? Ultimately, what a person feels should be put up there in their own home should be their own concern. Because who knows what they've been going through? Maybe it's something to remind themselves of a lost one, or maybe they just like particular cards they've gotten over the years. In any case, I wouldn't want to be one who tells anyone what they should put up there. And that goes even more so with picture frames.

 

[Amaris]

Is it wrong to put old Christmas cards up on your mantelpiece to make it look like more people care about than actually do?

A couple of my friends do not approve but my sons just laughed at it especially as a couple of the cards are from my mother who died 6 years ago.

It sounds like a really sweet idea to me.

 

[Gary7]

It makes me question why a person would have any issue with it. What does it matter? It's all about celebrating the holidays and filling out the mantle just looks nice. If someone has a thorn in their side about "Christmas Card Honesty", maybe there's something else going on inside them.