Consumerism of Christmas?

Question

Why do people allow themselves to be sucked into the consumerism of Christmas?

Answer 1

Because many of them are giant hipocrites. It's the only day of the year that they consider themselves Christians and they "need" the hoopla to get into the "spirit". The spirit of what?? Trading gifts with everyone and asking for new games? That's the spirit? I think not. Honest Christians find the commercialism of Christmas sickening and it gets worse every year. Ironically, all these once a year, self-appointed "Christians," will be the first to mock a believer and ridicule us for practicing our faith all throughout the year. I stay away from the pomp and circumstance of the season and focus on what the event is really about, commemorating the birth of our Savior.

Answer 2

Maybe it isn't so much consumerism as it is generosity, or the joy of giving, and wanting to be part of the "holiday spirit". It just translates into buying gifts because we are a capitalist society. It isn't rooted in evil, at the core it's all the opposite really.

It's an unfortunate happenstance that Christmas does a lot to keep our general economy afloat.

Answer 3

Because commercials are using our deepest needs and wishes to sell the products. We all need to be generous, to give presents to our beloved, to accept presents as well. We all want to share the joy of giving, and if one tries to be resistible to this, one will probably feel excluded from the whole atmosphere, and it is not pleasant. Why there is so many suicides during the Christmas night? To be alone at Christmas is for the mos of us the worst thing that can happen and this is what marketing managers and commercial are manipulating with.

Answer 4

I am stunned at the people who have a yard full of those expensive moving deer and those giant globes with carousels in them. Honestly, it would be less trouble and expense to get real wild animals and domesticated ones to hang around a manger! Will there never be a simple Christmas like the one Joseph, Mary and Jesus experienced? Everyone thinks they are supposed to wear a nice outfit, and provide the most excellent foods. I am doing about 50% less this year and I plan to really enjoy myself. Less work and more contemplation! Happy Holidays and the Best of Luck to You!!

Answer 5

Well.it's pretty hard to avoid, all the media are choked with ads for it, the stores are full of it,it's a contagion that you can't escape unless you shun all media,never go out in public,stay away from work,and stay off the computer.
Your best bet is to accept that it is a problem,and set spending limits.I've learned that people treasure little gifts from the heart better than the big crap,and in our family we tend to give each other food-home-made goodies from our mutual past,that we can remember each other by throughout the holiday.

Answer 6

Because they chose to. No one is obligated to buy xmas stuff...we make our gifts, baked goods and candies, send ecards, donate toys to kids, have a big meal as people did hundreds of years ago to stave off the privation of winter, remember loved ones, argue religion and politics and poke fun at silly consumerism. Try it you'll like it. Good Yule

Answer 7

People like stuff. If you try to live a life of voluntary simplicity you are some kind of idiot in most peoples view. People in America are on a vast mission to aquire things every time of the year, it's just at Christmas, they don't have any breaks on.

Answer 8

they choose to be. if enough refused to fall for the commercialism, it would not be done. the stores couldn't make a go of it if their customers didn't buy their goods. most retailers depend on the holiday season for forty to fifty percent of their yearly income.

Answer 9

they are greedy, and self-indulgent