just be the sane-minded person you are the rest of the year? I mean, every year you go through this, feel the obligations, get out the decorations, put them away again, say how joyful you are, etc. Would you stop if you could?
Bottom line, what is your fly-on-the-wasll perspective on the holidays?
2006-11-30 17:01:57 · 22 answers · asked by Who Knew? 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
i know that i work in a pharmacy and xanax, ativan sales increase during the holiday season.
because of personal and religious beliefs i do not celebrate the "holidays" and am relaxed during this time of the year, its generally my vacation time.
2006-11-30 17:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by nanabe 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would like to enjoy the holidays with friends and family, but without the gift giving. Let's just get together, have a good dinner, drinks and conversation! Let's not have to worry about what is the perfect gift to give, if they like the gift or if they will even use the gift. We can still sing carols, decorate a tree, bake some cookies and enjoy the company of family and friends - and have a drink or two!! We need to remember what the season really means - and it's not about shopping!
2006-11-30 19:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only do as much as I feel like doing. I enjoy having a string of lights up here and there, it takes away the drabness of snow. As far as the rest of it goes, I say what I think, I don't let other people make me feel obligated, and generally stay as sane as I usually am.
Give yourself a gift this year. Tell the people in your life who are making this a chore for you that you have other plans, and then do something you will enjoy.
2006-11-30 17:07:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The past 3 years we have not celebrated the holidays. Due to lack of finances. But the kids get things from grandma so they dont miss out.
2006-11-30 17:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. I don't decorate as it is. And I like to buy stuff for people. So, I celebrate Christmas as I want to anyway.
Well, almost. I look forward to the year when I can stay home. But I think that's coming soon.
2006-11-30 17:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I stop about 10 years ago but I do like to watch how people decorated their houses
2006-11-30 17:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by johnlee1049 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it seems to me that every one these days is just not seeing the true meaning of Christmas's , to show ppl u love how much by giving a nice gift they want .....well what about giving crappy gifts that are a waist of money and spending so much on ppl u love and getting **** in return coz they put no friggen thought in to their gifts well i just don't see the point coz its stupid all this giving and receiving and getting hurt even little kids these days are so f...ing selfish and get so much money spent on them and for what ! to be norty and greedy all year round till like a fue weeks b4 xmass their parents can say Santa wont come if ur norty ..even if they are norty they allways get a second chance who wants to see their kid on Xmas's with no presents bcoz they didn't clean their room or do their home work
any ways i just think most holidays or what ever are crappy waist of time and birthdays no one cares about them ither ....maby its just me i dunno bt i used to love this stuff just went **** afta every one eles didn't put effort into any thing im constantly getting disapointed !!!
2006-11-30 17:16:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think it's gotten way out of control. People spend money they don't have and go in dept. Children expect expensive gifts and never are taught the real meaning of Christmas.
2006-11-30 17:05:18 · answer #8 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. I enjoy the holidays. I like the lights, the food, spending time with family.
2006-11-30 17:04:11 · answer #9 · answered by sshazzam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stopped many years ago....at least in the commercial sense. Even my son (22 yrs) asked that I stop giving him Christmas gifts years ago. His idea.
2006-11-30 17:22:22 · answer #10 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋