Holidays - November 2006

I happen to be Atheist so the holiday holds no spiritual significance to me, but that's not even the real reason I want to stop celebrating Christmas. I think it teaches people wrong things. I teaches them to be materialistic and greedy, it turns gift giving (supposed to be a from the heart act of kindness) into an obligation, and on the flip side, receiving them an expectation or entitlement just because.
Needless to say these are not values I want my son to be initiated into.

I always remember growing up how my peers would always ask me what I got for Christmas, and we would start listing off our inventory.

Do you think my son will feel like an outcast when this day comes and all he can say is we don't really celebrate Christmas?

Do you have any suggestions on how we can still celebrate Christmas without teaching him bad ideas?

Don't get me wrong, I love the season... snowmen, sleigh rides, santa claus, etc... just not the shopping malls. :/

2006-11-25 15:34:38 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2006-11-25 15:33:49 · 12 answers · asked by Antny 5 in Christmas

What was that one Christmas gift that you just couldn't put down??????

2006-11-25 15:31:12 · 19 answers · asked by pecarican 3 in Christmas

2006-11-25 15:11:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

it would be pleasure , if i get answers from girls

2006-11-25 15:04:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Valentine's Day

Help! I have a christmas budget of less than $100 and 10 people to give gifts to.

Not a rich person, in the past I did chili kits (in cool cooking pots), buried treasure plants (the plants were decorated and gift cards were buried in the pot, was cool) and last year just little gift baskets from the theme park I worked at. I am out of ideas.

Here is my list of folks (just so you see who is who)...

My in-laws -They have literally everything and this year especially helped financially a lot. PS they hate 'crafts'

My mom -She has had a rough year and first holiday with an empty nest.

My sister -Her family includes her husband and three small boys (4,6,9) . Honestly, this has probably been the worst year ever for them. I usually give them a gift all together.

Little brother #1- He is set and has little use for the usual types of gifts (colgne, shavers, small checks or gift cards).

Little brother #2- He moved out of the house this year, want to give him something cool

2006-11-25 15:02:18 · 8 answers · asked by xillith 3 in Other - Holidays

i have never done them and have no idea what to say

2006-11-25 15:01:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

Over the years, I've given her -- jewelry, housewares, money, and in recent years, started theme-giving. Last year, I wanted to bring her up-to-date with technology, so I gave her a cordless phone, portable DVD player and such. This year, I'm out of ideas -- I make sure to spend quality time with her throughout the year. When she asks for favors, I do them -- I still strive to make her proud ... So, here I am -- racking my brain on what to get her. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!

2006-11-25 15:00:15 · 8 answers · asked by jagthx 2 in Other - Holidays

2006-11-25 14:58:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Thanksgiving

2006-11-25 14:53:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

We like to get an ordement for which ever animal it is that year please help us

2006-11-25 14:49:41 · 6 answers · asked by cybrtitan 2 in Christmas

2006-11-25 14:45:51 · 12 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Holidays

What music, food, drink, rituals, pastimes?

2006-11-25 14:42:46 · 3 answers · asked by lottyjoy 6 in Other - Holidays

but I have a halloween party every year and I thought I'd start making my props for my next one its going to be really hugh, anyway.. anyone know any cool ways to make life like life size human heads?

2006-11-25 14:27:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Halloween

hey guys.
im making a christmas wishlist, and i dont know what i want!! (wow, i know eh?)
what do you people think the average 14 year old would want? (i have a cell phone, by the way so thats out)
please help!!
thankss !

<333 hugs & kisses!!

2006-11-25 14:22:31 · 4 answers · asked by Hottgurl 2 in Christmas

2006-11-25 14:21:09 · 19 answers · asked by adelaideruble 2 in Christmas

everytime i go somewhere i see people shopping and they have lots of money. We feel left out.

2006-11-25 14:04:43 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

What's a good christmas preant for a 13 year old?

2006-11-25 14:01:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2006-11-25 13:56:19 · 27 answers · asked by adelaideruble 2 in Christmas

I need real answers.

2006-11-25 13:56:03 · 7 answers · asked by Honey83 5 in Other - Holidays

2006-11-25 13:52:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

what do u plan to do to help someone else out to benifet them and not you.....
Are u ringing the bell for a foundation or going to donate food? tell me what u have planned i want to know if we still have the spirt of the real christmas SPIRT and are not just greedy mined

im 16 and i worry this already!!!it makes me mad
please no stupid answers only real ones!!

2006-11-25 13:52:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Christmas

2006-11-25 13:36:05 · 14 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2 in Other - Holidays

As a teenager, I want:
- clothes
- money
- Christmas cards are fun to get, too

2006-11-25 13:32:14 · 5 answers · asked by Jacques 5 in Christmas

christmas tree was .i cant seem to find real christmas trees like that.with the large branches and they slant down.thankyou

2006-11-25 13:29:59 · 5 answers · asked by bassetluv 4 in Christmas

2006-11-25 13:28:36 · 13 answers · asked by Annika G 1 in Other - Holidays

i'm 13 years old (i'm a boy)and my mom said she would spend a total of $500 on me for christmas she asked what i want and i said an i pod but she says i must want something else so i need to find a few things i want that cost about $250 all together please help me make my christmas list

2006-11-25 13:22:47 · 5 answers · asked by journey014644 1 in Christmas

2006-11-25 13:22:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2006-11-25 13:08:12 · 8 answers · asked by dancerchik2106 1 in Other - Holidays

2006-11-25 13:01:15 · 6 answers · asked by blackhawk2k30 1 in Christmas