2006-11-30 08:45:43 · 9 answers · asked by catherine g 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Your right, the meaning has been lost, it is now how much money can one spend. It has become all sales oriented. The media has made it a holiday "spending frenzy". It is a problem for retailers to not have this money which has been proved on the news that the sales of items is the most important thing in Christmas. This is sad, huh? Merry Christmas. Be with friends, celebrate Jesus' birthday. Don't spend too much money, especially if you can't afford it.
2006-11-30 08:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by flower 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The meaning of christmas is whatever you make of it. It can be the birth of Jesus, it can be to have a family celebration. In Japan it is a holiday for lovers.
A long time ago the church decided to celebrate christmas on midwinter, so that the common people would stop with their 'pagan' traditions. Between now and then people have just added more meanings for christmas, so I guess it partially failed.
2006-11-30 08:54:24 · answer #2 · answered by confused 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The meaning of Christmas is the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ!, not santa giving presents or whatever else.
Keep Christ in Christmas
2006-11-30 09:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by glen 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's supposed to be to celebrate Peace on Earth, and Goodwill to All.
That should transcend all religious and cultural barriers, but sadly doesn't seem to much anymore.
2006-11-30 11:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The meaning of Christmas is celerbrating Jesus's birthday and also giving of yourself.
2006-11-30 08:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by ~Romantic_Dreamer~ 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's the celebration of the bith of christ and a holiday to spend with your family and learn about our savior
2006-11-30 08:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by Angelica 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's celebrating the birth of Christ!!
2006-11-30 08:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by DeAnna 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the birth of jesus, and gifts given by the three kings,
2006-11-30 08:54:25 · answer #8 · answered by crazychick.uk 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
jesus birthday
2006-11-30 08:48:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋