Today, for the first time ever, my family bought a real Christmas tree instead of using our old fake one. Today, I also found out I'm allergic to Christmas trees. My family won't get rid of it because they paid so much for it and intend to "get their money's worth". FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my family and I went Christmas tree shopping. My husband and I were walking around when I saw the perfect tree. Excited, we immediately bought it. When we got home and set it up, I realized it came with a present: termites. FML
Today, I bought a Christmas tree and carried it up three flights of stairs alone. I finally got it inside, only to realize it was too tall. I tried trimming it, but now it’s crooked, shedding everywhere, and leaning like it gave up on life. I hope the greenish marks on the ceiling won't be permanent. FML
Today, I pulled my Christmas tree out of my mother-in-law's garage, only to find out rats had ruined all the lights. The tree cost $2600. FML
Today, my Christmas tree was finally shipped. FML
Today, I discovered that I'm allergic to the flowering plant my passive-aggressive mother gave me for Christmas. I take two different antihistamines daily for my numerous allergies all year round, and my mother knows this is why I don't have house plants. She said, "You better not get rid of it!" I think she hates me. FML
Today, we brought our Christmas tree inside to decorate. We decorated it, then went out to dinner as a family. Returning 2 hours later, we came back to find our living room to be occupied. Not with people. The tree had been filled with baby spiders, and they were all over the living room. FML
Today, I finally discovered the reason my front room smelt funny. My dog, thinking the Christmas tree was real, has been peeing on it for the past two weeks. FML
Today, my family and I were decorating the Christmas tree. It seemed a bit unstable, but we decorated it without any problems. Later, while my daughter sat by the tree, it began to fall. Her grandmother stopped the tree from hitting her. I, on the other hand, screamed like a little girl. I'm a 38 year-old guy. FML
Today, I followed my neighbor's advice and sprayed Sprite on my Christmas tree because it will "make it live longer." I just came downstairs to find my Christmas tree covered in ants. FML
Today, while trying to take my Christmas tree down, I learned that at some point during the last few weeks, it became home to a colony of green ants. I'm now covered in bites and terrified to go anywhere near it. FML
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Top comments
Dreamsorrow93 24
Cover it in tin foil in the middle of the night.
nickzpic 8
What reaction do you get? Hope its nothing serious, I have a lot of allergies too. Huge pains in the ass
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Dreamsorrow93 24
Cover it in tin foil in the middle of the night.
badluckalex 23
that would be a little tiring to take on and off every day but seriously, wouldn't that be a hazard because of the lights? what if a wire is sticking out
Murilirum 23
You really think that would have any sort of 'stealth' ?
timmeeeee 10
Ask her to work tirelessly to cover up a thing she is allergic to. Thats good thinking
ProfKowalski 5
Well, that would sure foil their plans...
nickzpic 8
What reaction do you get? Hope its nothing serious, I have a lot of allergies too. Huge pains in the ass
FBellesLife 15
Huge pains in the.... Gotta love the edit timer haha
Zacky_Chan 22
Tis the season
amadeclton 27
Tis the sneeze-on
PrincessZelda_HR 22
To be jolly, Fa-la-la-ahhCHOO
sweetest_jenn 18
If it's not a severe allergy that requires medical attention, you'll just have to suck it up and take some allergy medicine. Hopefully you start building some tolerance against the allergens. Good luck OP.
kyuubi1 14
you could always have the tree "stolen". just saying.
Brandi_Faith 34
Op: "mom I swear it wasn't me, it was the grinch!"
Nina825 21
I liiiiike that idea
Raxal 21
Is there an uncommon room in the house that the tree can be kept in? Otherwise, good luck OP and hopefully your allergies aren't too serious.
christian1509 21
The real ones have a reputation for burning very easily, now I'm not suggesting anything but....
christian1509 21
I'm just kidding that's actually an awful idea considering you'd probably end up burning your entire house down... In all seriousness though, try reasoning with them a little more. If they see its a serious issue for you I'm sure they'll understand
worldclassrager 41
Well time to use the fake one for now on...even though it is pagan...
eyebrowzzz 21
Bring something they all hate into the house!
cakefete2 31
Suppose they all secretly hate OP and this is their retaliation?
Iceberg86300 14
Just make sure you get THEIR money's worth of brand name allergy meds. Also, there are numerous chemicals that when added to the trees water will turn it brown and have it dropping most of the needles within a week.