Is Christmas special to kids anymore?

Question

When I was younger, my mother and grandparent tried their best to buy toys for me and my siblings(Uno, Operation, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Checkers, Atari 2600--Note: a few years later). We were poor and my mother(who died early in life) and grandparent couldn't afford to get a lot of toys. Today's kids can get video games and other toys ANYTIME. Wouldn't this make Christmas just another day?

Answer 1

I suppose that would depend on the kid. If the child has been taught that greed is everything, all they will 'get' out of Christmas are more worldly goods. They will never understand the meaning of giving of oneself to make others happy, or even just comfortable. I think a great 'gift' to a child in today's society would be to introduce them to the joys they can reap from doing volunteer work. It REALLY is better to give than to receive because, when you see the joy you have brought to someone else's life, you get the GREATEST feelings - the ones no amount of money can buy.

Answer 2

My kids love Christmas not just because of the presents, but because it's the time of year when we break out the decorations and the craft stuff to make our home colorful and decorative. We play the Christmas music and sing the songs, the whole nine yards. And for me it's great because for a few days I feel like one of them, playing and being silly. And let's not forget the good eats. When they're kids, it's as special as the parents make it. I'm a single mom, and don't always have money for loads of toys. I let my kids make a list of things they want the most early in the year and save to get the ones I think they'll most enjoy. Then I get a few things I feel they need: clothes, undies, etc. We're together with family and that's makes it special for us all.

Answer 3

I see how you feel, but I don't think the fact that children nowadays receive toys every other day like it's nothing means that Christmas is any less special than it was before. I know for a fact that Christmas is still very special to many children, including myself, because not only do you get stuff but you get to give to the people that you love and it gives us a reason to be happy and friendly for the whole day... and for sometime before and after Christmas day, too. If anything, I would say kids are just a lot more demanding and unappreciative... but the holiday itself is still great ^_^

Answer 4

I don't think Christmas is special to kids like it was years ago. When I was growing I got 1 gift at Christmas and it came from my parents. The same at birthdays. Now kids get so much that it is only another day to them. Also the true meaning of Christmas is lost anymore and most kids don't even know the reason we celebrate Easter, Christmas or most other Holidays. Sad isn't it?

Answer 5

I think Christmas is special not just because of the gifts, but because of the /atmosphere/. It's cheery, you get (in some places) snow and frost and sparkly air. You get to bake special cookies, and decorate Christmas trees with pretty things you don't get to see every day. There's Christmas carols and songs and traditions involving Santa Claus, or big holiday dinners. There's visits from families, and in some families, religious meaning as well. And even with the gifts - isn't there just something innately special about having wrapped presents under a lit tree that you can't touch for days or weeks on end? Isn't there something special about ripping open the paper to see what's inside, and laying in bed awake at night waiting for morning to come?

Answer 6

Christmas isn't just another day for most children. Even those who get expensive gifts on a regular basis usually have enough understanding that this day is set aside for a special reason. They may not understand the reason but they know it is special and they look forward to it. More often than not, I hear students (as I am a teacher) discussing how this day/this time of year will be special because of who they get to see and what they are celebrating.

Answer 7

Yes, kids always love Christmas. I think Christmas has a very special meaning with children because on Christmas, they will receive many lovely presents from their family, their relatives and even from Santa Claus. On Christmas, they can make a wish, promise to do something and if they can do it, they will receive more gifts. I like to see kids in some play in the church. They look innocent and lovable. I am sure they think they are Jesus Christ, the angels or the sepherds.

Answer 8

Yeah i understand what u mean. Well.. although some kids get video games and other toys anytime doesn't mean every kid does. There may be some kids in the same situation u were in, who live for christmas b/c it's the one time they know they will get some sort of present. And i guess for those kids who get the video games and toys all the time, its really their loss...

Answer 9

When Kids know what Christmas is really about then it means more. We don't have a lot of money but just being with family and reading the Christmas Story out of the Bible is enough for me and I'm 14.

Answer 10

I think it depends on the 33 gifts you got them. We're doing a big santa gift and a big gift from mom and dad, and then like 5 or 6 stocking stuffers and one or two shared gifts for all the kids. (like toboggans) so literally each kid is getting like 10 presents... but, when they sit back at the end of the day, what they'll think of is gonna be like 2-3 plus some stocking stuffers. As long as you got at least 1 or 2 substantial and memorable presents you're good.