I think that some people get caught up in the 'emotional spending' of the holiday season and get themselves into debt over it. What do you think?
2006-08-28 09:15:18 · 16 answers · asked by Michael 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I think it's ridiculous! I was in a Cracker Barrel restaurant over the weekend and Christmas stuff was everywhere! And Walgreens too. Hell, it's not even Labor Day yet! I think it's sickening.
2006-08-28 09:18:24 · answer #1 · answered by icddppl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The commercialization of Christmas went WAY overboard when the Christmas Sales rush was pushed back to start before Thanksgiving Holidays!
Unfortunately, the stores start their advertising now even before the halloween costumes are all purchased -- which is VERY sad indeed.
2006-08-29 01:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by sglmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way, christmas is a good time, its a time when people get together and have a good time! Christmas is the best time of the year and i love it even more as i get older. My mum used to say to me "wait till you have kids you wont like christmas then" i have 2 kids now and i love christmas even more now then ever, its all about the kids too
2006-08-28 16:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by noone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, more every year. Christmas should be about family, friends, and the real reason we celebrate- THE BIRTH OF JESUS. Its not the amount we spend, but what the gift means, sharing and caring.
2006-08-28 22:56:20 · answer #4 · answered by gert14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this country, yes.
There is no doubt about it. As a matter of fact all festival are an excuse to buy things so you get something in return. It can be a gift or simply a sense of pride.
I got blah-blah-blah from my spouse.
My parents gave me more-blah-blah.
2006-08-28 16:23:51 · answer #5 · answered by Bookmark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree 110%.The true meaning of Christmas has been forgotten.
Everything is about money, and how much a gift cost and run,
run, run.It is a very depressing time
2006-08-28 16:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are right. I know for a fact that I have been caught up in that stuff myself. I have learned the hard way.
2006-08-29 00:07:10 · answer #7 · answered by Jovan G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree....It's a shame most people I know dread christmas time.
I think I am going to boycott the overspending trend, see what happens!
2006-08-28 16:18:00 · answer #8 · answered by rachprime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree I have come to really hate Christmas
2006-08-28 16:21:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree 100%.
Only children should be
given gifts, and one at
that. That is why Thanksgiving
is my favorite holiday.
2006-08-29 00:04:35 · answer #10 · answered by vim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋