It appears to me we've lost sight of what Christmas is all about....family and sharing. My Sunday paper now weighs in at almost 10lbs. Has anyone else noticed this trend?
2006-12-03 07:39:04 · 25 answers · asked by vegasmade 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Ok, I get what some mean when they say "it's what you make of it." The problem with that comment is not only are the TV commercials 50% more annoying, my phone rings 3X more from telemarketers (yes, I'm on the DNC), if I want something from the store there are greeters stuffing flyers in my face, and the attitude of people over something as simple as a parking spot is absolutely crappy!! I've come to hate Christmas. I won't ruin it for my son, but I refuse to continue to turn my head and ignore what corporate america has done to our communities.
2006-12-03 09:55:35 · update #1
Get the feeling? It's in my face pretty much from October on. Everyone is driving themselves mad making sure they have the perfect gift for everyone on their list. And I'm too broke to buy gifts for the people I care about, so am I to feel guilty for not giving into the commercial aspect of Christmas? It upsets me to see my tired, overworked parents and grandparents out shopping when they really need to just relax and spend time with family during the holidays--isn't that what the holidays are for? Try to enjoy the holidays and don't be a slave to commercialism!
2006-12-04 10:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Rabeka♦ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And you've only come to realize this now? Even though I don't celebrate Christmas, I do know where you are coming from because all of our major holidays, including Memorial and Veterans Day, have been turned into a free for all shopping day for malls and automobile dealers. Memorial day is a day to remember our lost loved ones and fallen soldiers, not a day to be flocking to the malls and getting deals on new cars. This is the disgusting side of capitalism that has placed a price tag on everything we hold dear and holy to us. With all this politically correct BS as well, people can't say "Merry Christman" anymore. Personally, I would not be offended by it, even though I don't celebrate it. I'd simply wish them a "Happy Hanukah" in return.
Here's an idea that will get the attention of them greedy malls and retailers. Stage a boycott right after Thanksgiving to show them the true spirit of the holidays. When they see that people don't give a crap about their commercilization of the holiday, perhaps they will calm down with the post Thanksgving sales blitz.
2006-12-03 08:01:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I noticed it about 10 years ago when I worked in retail. People become greedy and careless and very rude. It took me years before I could put up a Christmas tree again. And it seems it's all about money. The more money you have the better gifts you can give. It's about being better then the Joneses.
Plus they have proved that Jesus wasnt born around this time - it's around the end of January. So yes, it IS all about commercialism.
2006-12-03 07:48:32 · answer #3 · answered by sherrylynn1965 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is what you make of it. If you allow yourself to get caught up in the shopping and buying and sending cards and everything that goes along with the commericalization, then yes it is too commercialized. However, if you keep sight of the real reason for Christmas, the birth of Christ, and remember that Christ gave his life for us which is why we give to others, then you can get past all of the commericialzation and still enjoy the holiday.
2006-12-03 08:00:59 · answer #4 · answered by Staci B 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, definitely. There is so much pressure put on people to get their loved ones "the perfect" gift. All I really care about is getting a break from university and taking that time to spend it with the people I love most. I wouldn't care if I didn't get anything for Christmas. Spending time with these people far outweighs any value placed on something material.
2006-12-03 07:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by lyona22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who do you mean when you say we? I fully understand what Christmas is all about. Just don't let the commercialism get to you. My family spends very little money on Christmas gifts. We go to mass and spend time with each other. That's my favorite part.
2006-12-03 09:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by Kristi a 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I guess I don't understand what is meant by it, when people say that. Christmas is whatever you want in to be. Yes companies try to capitalized on the Christmas Season. But just don't let yourself get caught up in it.
I love the decorations, I don't care how early they are put up. I love the whole season. I don't let the commercial aspect get to me and I just enjoy it while it lasts.
2006-12-03 08:56:12 · answer #7 · answered by grudgrime 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, makes me not even want to celebrate this holiday,actually I wish it never existed. Most of any family I have is caught up in the commercialism. The holiday supposing to be about celebrating birth of Christ, when the Bible never called for such a day, but everyday celebrating him in life and now I know why the holiday ended up like it did, because it started as a pagan holiday.
2006-12-03 07:44:36 · answer #8 · answered by JustJane 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I kinda got the impression when the stores started pushing out the Christmas displays around October 15th. Buy buy buy!!!!
Ah well, Merry Christmas to you and yours! All the best.
2006-12-03 07:44:42 · answer #9 · answered by Canadian Ken 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is what you make of it. I kinda like the glitz. As far as it being too commercial, I don't let that get to me. I just love Christmas.
2006-12-03 07:42:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋