2006-11-30 14:14:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
1970's. Yuppies. American Merchants. Greed.
2006-11-30 14:15:45 · answer #1 · answered by Joe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christmas was originally a pagan holiday and was appropriated by Christians.
It has become secular because it's too darn fun for only the Christians and pagans to enjoy it!
It has become materialistic because we live in a capitalistic society and folks will market anything for a buck -- even plastic manger scenes to "enhance" your yard this time of year.
Who's responsible? Every person who ever bought a holiday gift for someone else.
Merry and Happy Anything and Everything!
: )
2006-11-30 14:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by Chickyn in a Handbasket 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christmas has always been secular. History books will even tell you that.
It is only as materialistic as you make it. If you don't want a materialistic holiday, then figure out what it takes to make it non-materialistic.
2006-11-30 14:20:41 · answer #3 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's been gradually heading in that direction over the years. Businesses began to use the Christmas season as a way to boost their bottom line. I blame the media for all the materialistic nonsense we see in the Christmas season these days.
(I'm not a Christian, but it even begins to drive me batty.)
2006-11-30 14:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by Lunarsight 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That idea conflicts a survey on who gives the most to the needy in US. It was demonstrated and documented that religious people give more to help others even with mediocre income. Do you think all the movie stars and sports stars making big bucks are flaunting their wealth or are concerned with the poor? Most show off multiple expensive cars, mansions and homes, travel etc. are they secular Christians? Or is it OK for them.
2006-11-30 14:25:05 · answer #5 · answered by spareo1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Always been that way. In the history of Christmas, both Catholic and Protestant churches have banned it for being too secular at one time or another.
2006-11-30 14:20:00 · answer #6 · answered by October 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The secular people who have a materialistic, anti-Christian agenda. In other words, the mass media.
2006-11-30 14:23:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Along time ago, the Christians mainly the catholic Christians
2006-11-30 14:16:46 · answer #8 · answered by man of ape 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It came with technology - and a population increase. People want more and stores provide more.
Good Question!
2006-11-30 14:17:03 · answer #9 · answered by Gladiator 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's all a part of the Evil Atheist Conspiracy. Even your dog is in on it.
2006-11-30 14:17:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋