2006-11-24 08:12:08 · 3 answers · asked by Addicted To Abercrombie & Fitch 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Because we like to have fun, instead of blowing each other up with roadside bombs.
2006-11-24 08:14:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As for sports-
I think Americans, in general, are very competitive. The fun is in the competition.Of course, most people want to win. For "big time" sports (professional and Olympic) there is a lot of money at stake- for the players and the sponsors. As a result, there is a lot of pressure to win. Americans want to see a well-played game- both sides giving it their all and demonstrating some wonderful athletic abilities.
For holidays- again- it's like a competition. Who can get the most and best gifts (for example- Christmas). There are other holidays where seriousness is a part of the holiday. I am thinking of Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is also a serious holiday. Americans recall a great Civil Rights leader and his sacrifice to bring equal rights and justice for all.
Other holidays are just plain fun- like Halloween (Trick-or-Treating to get candy).
Holidays can demonstrate the generosity of Americans, too. Many donate time and money to make sure the less fortunate have nice holidays (Christmas and Hanukkah. Some will send money and gifts off to foreign countries to make sure children do not go without a toy or two at Christmas.
I hope this helps.
2006-11-24 08:21:47 · answer #2 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Life is so Vain.
Why do soap operas and childrens show predominate day time tv scheduling?
Boring is the word. and holidays were instituted by god to give more days of rest and worship in giving the lord of host Thanks!
did you Thank the lord this holiday weekend yet?
2006-11-24 08:16:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋