Does anyone remember when movie theatres weren't open on Christmas Day?

Question

Why are they open these days? Is it because of the population that does not celebrate Christmas?

A while ago. When I was a kid, nothing was open on Christmas day. I'm 22 now.

Answer 1

A long time ago, I remember that almost everything was closed on Christmas Day. Besides the movie theaters, most grocery stores and even restaurants were also closed. I think it's because people are always looking for something to do besides staying home with their family.

Answer 2

I remember when a *lot* of things weren't open on Christmas Day, or any Sunday, either. This was because of so-called Blue Laws (why blue, I don't know) left over from the early colonies, which were founded by settlers of a very strict Christian background, and kept Sunday strictly as a rest-day, in accordance with the Creation story. In the past 30 or so years, however, things have changed dramatically, partly because of the greater religious diversity and partly because we're so bogged down with work and other activities that sometimes Sunday is the only time a person has to shop.

Answer 3

Your mother said "she already had those pictures somewhere?" A "thank you" and "it's beautiful" are always nice things to say even when you get small gifts! Well, don't think that just because they have a lot of money means that you have to spend a lot of money! Just get something from the heart for all of them. I don't know anybody from your family, so it's hard to say, but a nice, inexpensive necklace for your mom might be nice. And a fancy pen with his name engraved in it or "DAD"-you can get these at THINGS ENGRAVED-might be nice for your dad to have. For kids-younger brother/sister, etc.-might like maybe a webkinz-stuffed animals that can be logged on to a website-or just a T-Shirt from a kids store. If your parents don't appreciate the gift you gave them, don't feel bad. If you're really worried about what they're going to think of your gifts, explain to them calmly before they open it that you didn't have that much money to spend on gifts that year and you're sorry if they're not big enough. Hey, if I was your parent, I would be happy with a small, homemade card that said "Merry Christmas"! If they're your parents or family, they'll probably understand that you don't have as much money as they do at the moment because, I'm guessing, that you're probably only in College/University or just getting out of it, and that you'll be able to get them better gifts when you're older.

Answer 4

I remember they started opening movie theaters on Christmas Day in the late 70's, then grocery and drug stores in the 80's, and finally fast food places in the very early 90's.

Answer 5

Back when I was a kid, not even drug stores or gas stations were open. There was a little corner store down the street that was open from 6-9 AM for people to buy their papers, get milk or bread, etc. That was it!

Answer 6

i remember when absolutely nothing was open for any holiday, including sunday. and then 1 holiday, a 7-11 was open on xmas day and life as we knew it was changed forever.

Answer 7

They figure maybe some people just like to watch movies. Thankfully it looks like all these stupid blue laws are coming to an end.

Answer 8

I'm old enough to remember when almost everything was closed on holidays.It's all about the money plain and simple.

Answer 9

america is a big *** melting plot full of hundreds of cultures that immagrated here, the theature buisness will have some jews or chinnese people run it for a few hours no problem.

Answer 10

yes a lot of people don't celebrate with all the different religions.and because this world is greedy for money