Should Christmas be abolished?

Question

As Christianity seems to be going down the tubes, and all things religious seem to have been dropped in favour of large-scale commercial interests trying to sell us things that we don't need at inflated prices purely to line their own greedy pockets, is it not about time that we all refused to participate in this "Season to be Jolly" charade?

Answer 1

Christmas is basically made up of the three different camps. One is the practicing 'true' Christians that appreciate the idea of Christmas, and two, is the commercialism that corporations practice to make-a-buck. The 3rd group includes 'regular' folks that want to have 'fun' and have a day off.

The first group is not going to wane, we can't expect corporations to appreciate Christmas anymore that a dog can appreciate politics. But we shouldn't blame corporations for promoting their corporate interests. The 3rd group of confused people that can't figure out the first 2 groups, think that Christmas is about presents, with a vague and foggy idea of it's true meaning, This is expected of the ignorant mass of the majority of people in America.

Answer 2

Have you just come to this way of thinking, or did you think it as a child, and did you say to your parents before Christmas "do not get me any presents because"(whatever else you say in your question). Of course you can not abolish Christmas. What a stupid idea. And no I do not have a high paid job, I am on disability benefits, but at least I will try and make sure Christmas is happening where I live. Bah Humbug

Answer 3

No way! Christmas has indeed become a monster of commercialism but the festive spirit lives on - though it does appear to be rather ill these days. I think the focus should be restored to what Christmas is really about, rather than what the brats are demanding to get "cos everyone else at school has one". It's about being with your family and appreciating what you already have, rather than the acquisition of more material possessions. This concept seems to have suffered a lot in modern times but when all's said and done you can't beat Christmas!

Answer 4

You're assuming that Christmas is a religious holiday. That hasn't been true for the last few decades, at least.

Christmas is one of the best secular holidays there is. Aside from a bit too much commercialization, it promotes some good values, above what Christians ever associated with it. Giving to the poor on Christmas, celebrating the mid-point of winter, peace on Earth and good will towards men, spending time with family, are all valuable reasons to have a holiday. It's all about what you make of it, I suppose.

At least this athiest finds this to be a great holiday.

Answer 5

Christianity isn't going anywhere at all, in my church we run alpha courses three times a year, and this year over 400 people have come, and 350 have been saved, and thats just in one church, no my friend Christianity is flourishing!! and although it is believed that Christ was actually born around the beginning of January, the celebration still remains does it not? Do we not go and watch our children in a Christmas Nativity at some point in their lives? More people go to church on Christmas morning than in the space of 2 normal weeks worth of services.

Christmas is very much still alive!!

Answer 6

Your question is a decent one but I also think it is out of date itself! - i.e. 95% of society see Christmas as a social, fun, family based period of time where most people don't have to go to work. Although we are aware that the unedermining reason behind it is religious modern values have moved on.....

Therefore the question should really be whether people believe that the current interpretation of Christmas is appropriate to modern society....and I think you would get a resounding yes to that!

On a separate note I think everyone is a little bit fed up of the over commercialism that Xmas brings....shown by Xmas displays being in the shops already etc.......but unless the money is spent on kids, which after all are a major part of the current beauty and interpretation of Xmas, then as adults we all have choices to make. And we don't need to lavish gifts to our relatives etc.......after all all earning adults have money to buy what they want anyway!

As a final thought...think how long and dark Winter would be without Xmas......it gives us all a welcome break, and somehow the New Year signals fresh hope for us all....even if we do have to go back to work on Jan 2nd...some 4 days before 12th night....

Answer 7

'I agree with you but I don't think it should be abolished, just brought back into line with what it really is all about.

Religious or not it should reflect a season of good will, a time to do things for others you would not normally do. A time fro giving but not to the ridiculous levels of putting yourself on the brink.

I also think the whole thing is too long and drawn out it has lost its excitement and appeal Well that's my view - you asked...lol

Answer 8

I don't think that it should be abolished but I do think that the commercial part of it has to go. Why do we need to see Christmas things4 months before the holiday, that's insane maybe people should stick to the basics and just make things for the holidays(cookies candy etc)

Answer 9

Christmas should be a time to gather with family and not about gifts and money. I buy for the little Grandkids under 18 after 18 the call themselves adults and should be able to understand that Grandma lives on SS and money is tight ( and they all do) I've always told them Its Jesus birthday not theirs. We have had themes at our Christmas party like make something homemade, maybe make a new tree decoration for the family tree and etc. It works well for us.

Answer 10

although we all know Christmas is more of a "commercial" interest, we still celebrate it because, lets face it, Christmas does bring people a lot of joy. children of incarcerated parents look to Christmas as a day of joy. All around there's joy. one of the purposes of life is to be happy, so why abolish Christmas?! and in terms of Christianity, your statement about it "going down the tubes" is only YOUR perspective. there are plenty of great christian movements sweeping our nation and our world as we speak. so don't get caught up in the media!