2006-11-15 00:17:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I imagine Diwali would cost alot of you have to exchange gifts of gold!
Keep in mind that the secular celebration of christmas encourages us to spend a lot of money. The church does not, it encourages to spend time with the poor and give to people who are more needy than ourselves.
It is more blessed to give than to receive
2006-11-15 00:19:55 · answer #1 · answered by Velouria 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christmas does NOT have to cost so much. Just make a budget, and stick to it. I have 3 kids, and each kid is getting $50 spent for Santa gifts (but $25 of each of thier budgets is a gift card, which were earned free online), and $50 from Mom and dad (which, again, I'm using free gift cards to buy the items). Overall, I'd say actual cash spent on Christmas this year will be under $60-75 per kid. They're getting a LOT of stuff for that, too, because I'm shopping frugally.
That means shop sale items, shop clearance racks, buy small things through out the year, etc.
For friends, family, teachers, etc, I'm giving baked goods, or homemade items like hats, scarves, heating pads, etc.
2006-11-15 02:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's because it's commercialised.
People associate Christmas with giving / receiving presents more than they do with the actual meaning of Christmas.
So, for the majority of people, Christmas is no longer a religious festival, and even for those who do still treat it in this way there is still the pressure to buy gifts for people.
My own view on it happening is due to the fact that Christians generally tend to be very easy going people. Live & let live etc. They fail to see that they are being exploited, and even if they do realise this, they tend to ignore it.
I think it's sad that it's gone this way. Personally, if I had it my way, Christmas would just be another day. However, it is nice to have something to celebrate in the middle of winter.
2006-11-15 00:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by shoby_shoby2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's down to the fact that Christmas is no longer seen as a christian festival but an opportunity for retailers to make loads of money. For the two days of Christmas people will spend a small fortune to make sure they have more than enough food and enough presents for everyone. Only the faithful will go to church but they will spend as much money as the rest of us.
2006-11-15 00:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by Tabbyfur aka patchy puss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas costs only as much as you are willing to spend. The true meaning of Christmas costs nothing as it concerns peace and good will towards all. The commercialization of Christmas is what costs and if you buy into that, you have lost the true meaning of the season
2006-11-16 05:16:40 · answer #5 · answered by fivestarmama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
christmas is/was a predominantly christian festival, and over the years it has become more commercialised,
back in the olden days all kids got was an orange apple and a few nuts, a tradition some families still undertake.
nowadays kids want games consoles, designer gear, latest mobile phones, and then to be left alone as it is so unfair they got stuff that was new last month not this month.
my kids don't get that stuff, they'll learn the value of money, and some respect in order to get things.
2006-11-15 00:23:12 · answer #6 · answered by dooglepuff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas cost nothing but the gas to drive to a homeless shelter or food kitchen and have the family spend the day help the sick, the poor and the homeless celebrate.
You have complete control of what Christmas means to you and to your family. Expense is purely a personal choice, its not required.
2006-11-15 00:47:40 · answer #7 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because retailers hype it up so much. My family have decided to only buy one present for each person to a maximum of £10. That way you actually think about what you want to buy instead of competing in case you don't spend as much as someone else. Far nicer on Christmas Day and you aren't in debt!
2006-11-15 00:34:58 · answer #8 · answered by Charlene 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Commercialization! It is that simple. Christmas is now an opportunity for retailers to put their books in the black! It would appear the religious meaning has all but disappeared for many.
We have cut way back with our kids at Christmas time and focus on doing for others! It has been very rewarding for all of us.
2006-11-15 00:26:04 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know this? I know that Jewish families celebrate Hannukah and gifts are given. many Jewish people even give gifts for the entire 8 nights.
Christmas only will cost you what you spend. You have complete control over your own money.
2006-11-15 02:05:30 · answer #10 · answered by KathyS 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋