is christmas really just an yearly tradition that is consumer based?

Question

I mean, what does christmas have to do with a mass of christ?

what do we do really? give gifts, go shopping, do decorations, travel, and spend lots of money and eat

don't other religions do this too but call it something else?

Answer 1

I disagree. Even though there is a lot of consumerism during the Holiday season, I believe it is motivated by good will and a spirit of generosity. Sure, people buy out of obligation, but I see a greater sense of generosity during the Christmas season.

I see a lot of good will, and I do not look at Christmas with a cynical eye. Mind you, I live in Los Angeles, a large city where one can often feel lost; in addition, I work in the entertainment industry, where people can often be cynical. Despite this, I see so much good will here during the holidays, and many people express their love and admiration through gifts.

So, no, I do NOT think Christmas is merely consumer-based; I think the consumerism is a reflection of a generosity of spirit that becomes more evident at Christmas time.

Answer 2

Economics of Christmas

Christmas is typically the largest annual economic stimulus for many nations. Sales increase dramatically in almost all retail areas and shops introduce new products as people purchase gifts, decorations, and supplies. In the U.S., the Christmas shopping season generally begins on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, though many stores start selling Christmas items in October/November (and in the UK, even September/October).

More businesses and stores close on Christmas Day than any other day of the year. In the United Kingdom, the Christmas Day (Trading) Act 2004 prevents all large shops from trading on Christmas Day.

Most economists agree, however, that Christmas produces a deadweight loss under orthodox microeconomic theory, due to the surge in gift-giving. This loss is calculated as the difference between what the gift giver spent on the item and what the gift receiver would have paid for the item. It is estimated that in 2001 Christmas resulted in a $4 billion deadweight loss in the U.S. alone.Because of complicating factors, this analysis is sometimes used to discuss possible flaws in current microeconomic theory.

In North America, film studios release many high-budget movies in the holiday season, including Christmas films, fantasy movies or high-tone dramas with rich production values.

And That's My Best Chrismas Answer!

Answer 3

Whichever way you look at christmas it is about a light in the darkest times. In the northern hemisphere it is scheduled 3 days after the winter solstice -which I prefer to celebrate- so the days are just starting to lengthen. Weatherwise it is a brief period of calm. When everything appears dead and lost we can still find evergreens, and we give small gifts to show that all is not lost.

It is the turning point of the year, when silver turns to gold and the Earth renews. A time to renew friendships and plan fresh starts.

Answer 4

We all make it what it is. As for me and my house, we celebrate the birth of the Savior of the world, Jesus. Yes we give gifts, we shop, we eat, we visit, we rest, play games, laugh, sing, see people we haven't seen in a long time, give to charities, bake cookies for neighbors, watch wonderful movies, decorate a beautiful tree, sit in front of a warm fire, and most of all, read together as a family the story of the Birth of Jesus from the gospel of Luke.
How wonderful these things are, and I know they make the heart of God glad. Everyone can make it special, if they don't, that's their bad. They are missing out on pure JOY....that is to put things in this order:

Jesus
Others
Yourself

Have a blessed Christmas!

Answer 5

Ask Santa, that big bloke dressed in the colour of a coca cola can.

Every company bases their projected profit around Christmas.

We're all mugs.

Answer 6

Yeah, but don't worry, even if people feel guilty about it now, as soon as everyone has finished queuing to buy everyone else's presents, got drunk and stuffed with turkey, it's all forgotten until next year. Merry Xmas. Don't forget to stuff yourself more this year, gives you something to repent for next year and a new year's resolution on the way.

Answer 7

Of coarse it is , its just a money making scheme now, there is no Traditional Christmas anymore

Answer 8

it is now.

Other religions do it all year long. Their leaders charge the members for all kind of little hood ornaments.

Every time there is a disaster in the world, The Roman (Catholic) Church charge their members with little envelopes to fill for the victims. Then the Pope claims credit for it.

All money from regular offerings go to the Pope. And, he doesn't give it to anyone.

Answer 9

it used to be to celebrate with each other about the birth of Jesus,but then santa and rudoulph came.its like easter,to be glad that Jesus died for our sins but now its about a bunny who lays eggs. i really dont know what happened. society,probably.

Answer 10

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjxfrbKQqGKblBvNZMLFv0rsy6IX?qid=20061119192554AAPxG5M

Look up the history of Chrismas and find it where it really came from....