going to the pub xmas day

mgdavid

red_devil wrote: »

Do any of your guests feel the need to slip out to the pub.

do you think its rude.

gosh, that takes me back to the 70s ! - when it was a bit of a tradition among my family and circle of friends. Haven't done it for years though, a bit like going to the pub with workmates on a Friday lunchtime, I think it's faded into obscurity. Times change...

Mulder00

mgdavid wrote: »

gosh, that takes me back to the 70s ! - when it was a bit of a tradition among my family and circle of friends. Haven't done it for years though, a bit like going to the pub with workmates on a Friday lunchtime, I think it's faded into obscurity. Times change...

That explains a lot!! For someone who hasn't lived here since the 2000's, I found both quite strange. The same people who spend lunchtimes and Fridays in the pub are the ones who said they go to the pub on Christmas day for a few pints too. I thought it was strange, but now makes sense...

barbarawright

red_devil wrote: »

Do any of your guests feel the need to slip out to the pub.

do you think its rude.

What do you think?

mincepiemonster

We go to the pub on Christmas day - the three of us (DD, DH and I). This year, we came home for a nap and headed up to my mum's for dinner about 3pm- they're only a couple of miles up the road. In the past, when we have been at mum's all day - say 11am onwards - DH and I (and DD for the past few years) have popped to the pub or out for a walk in the afternoon; Christmas day is a long day and it's nice to break it up a bit, and spend time with smaller groups.

It wouldn't bother me at all if we were hosting dinner, but like others say I would expect them to be back when they say they'll be back! I would also expect the kids to be included as then I'd get the benefit of the peace and quiet!

sharnad

Went for my christmas lunch and there were loads of people, just popping to the bar.

Lizling

I'm pretty sure I remember some of the older generation sneaking of to the pub on Christmas day, and now that I've moved from being one of the grandkids to being one of the aunts and uncles group, I can understand why. A break from an overcrowded, noisy, chaotic (in a good way) house full of extended family is very welcome and takes a bit of pressure off everybody for a bit.

I think it's better initiated by the hosts than the guests though, otherwise it could look like you're avoiding their company.

This year we all went to the pub, so I took the dog for a long walk to get my peace and quiet time before rejoining the fray. Same thing really.

red_devil

Lizling wrote: »

I'm pretty sure I remember some of the older generation sneaking of to the pub on Christmas day, and now that I've moved from being one of the grandkids to being one of the aunts and uncles group, I can understand why. A break from an overcrowded, noisy, chaotic (in a good way) house full of extended family is very welcome and takes a bit of pressure off everybody for a bit.

I think it's better initiated by the hosts than the guests though, otherwise it could look like you're avoiding their company.

This year we all went to the pub, so I took the dog for a long walk to get my peace and quiet time before rejoining the fray. Same thing really.

when i was younger my unmarried uncle went to his club ususally came back !!!!ed and we had to hold the dinner up for him.

itch_for_a_glitch

I never go to the pub at lunchtime on Christmas day, far too busy, so someone likes it.
I took the wife and kids up on Christmas night though.

Noctu

No. I think it's rough. Just my opinion.

barbiedoll

I began working in a pub back in the 80's when I was 21. When my landlady said that I was on the rota to work on Christmas Day, I was flabbergasted, I had no idea that pubs were even open on that day!

I wasn't too bothered at the time, as I told my mum, it was only for two hours and I doubted that anyone would turn up anyway.

The place was heaving within 5 minutes of opening. To be fair, it was a lovely session, there wasn't enough time for anyone to get drunk and nasty but I was shocked at how traditional it was for the men to come out for a drink while the women toiled away at home. None of my family were drinkers as such, the idea of anyone going to the pub on that day was outrageous!

I did laugh one year when one of the customers clearly lost track of time. His wife came into the pub, holding a plate with his dinner on it. She plonked it down on the bar and said to him "Obviously, you'd rather be in here so here's your ****ing dinner, I hope you choke on it", or words to that effect. When she left, he asked for a knife and fork, and sat at the bar and ate it! I'd have loved to have been a fly on the wall when he got home! :eek: