2006-12-12 23:25:20 · 12 answers · asked by manna eater 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
No one seems to be answering your question, so I will make a start but I do warn that I always look at things from both sides.
Yes I have had that thought at times that you have. More so with a real tree but just the same....
But I always end up back where I started for several reasons. First, if i didn't continue or rather stoped doing a tree, then my head would still know that it was Christmas time and my livingroom was bare, devoid. No magic looking at the tree lights
lit in a dark livingroom after the kids have gone to bed. No tree for my husband and I to sleep under, for a night ot two, after Christmas before it comes down for the Season. A tradition that was started after the birth of our fist child because we fell asleep after putting the presents under the tree.
Why.....?......Every time I were to look out the windows, I wouldn't be able to look in any direction to not see all the Holiday decorations of many faiths and traditions shared by families. This being the case, I then need to really think that if this was removed from my practice, what would be the message I then send to my children? That we aren't important enough to have and share traditions dispite what "items" are used? Would my kids wonder if mom and dad's belief in things would change to the point that they would no longer know what is in, or out with us. And then I think how grounded our children have been and have never given us any trouble over the many years. With having six children, and our marriage also having been set on our beliefs in things and tradition, it seems a small thing to continue to do, with such great rewards we see and have as a result of this tradition and others we keep.
If I didn't need to shop for food or leave the house for any reasons for the whole month of December, then I wouldn't have to hear all those cherished Christmas songs that bring a picture from my memory back from my years as a child....but how sad to let go of them too.....Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and so many others.
Not being able to remain in the house for a Month, then I would see, smell, and hear things that would scream of the Holiday Season and how pretty all the lights and decorations of all peoples religions are, only to know that when I return home, something, or all things about Christmas and that dang tree isn't there when I open the door.
I am a Grandmother with many more expected from the rest of the six children over the many years to come. I also for this reason would never want my Grandchild to ask, "Mommy why do we have to go to Grams when she doesn't have pretty decorations there?" Or "Can't we just stay home mom and not go see Grams and Gramps".
Because it shows our children that all the fuss, time and bother means more then what that tree means....we have solid roots, a solid family, and solid traditions!
May you all have a HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!
2006-12-12 23:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by CallaLilly 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree. As much as I want to do otherwise, Christmas always involves me shopping for days, wrapping presents for hours... Like last year, despite being a 21 year old male medical student n Russia, million of miles away from home, I threw this humongous party involving great food (single-handedly did them all), games, presents, loud music... It drained all my energy- i was reduced to a pulp hours later. Yet for all it's worth, it was a good excuse for me and my friends to gather around in the abscence of our family and seek solace and joy and fun in each other. I hope to tune it down a little this year... (though I doubt I'll succeed)
2006-12-12 23:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by Aleckii 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2016-11-30 12:46:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's sad that you feel this way. I love Christmas and try keeping it in my heart all year long. It is no trouble at all.
2006-12-13 00:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by couchP56 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At times but it always pays off in the end
2006-12-13 00:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes I feel that way. Then I just try to focus on others and how to make this time of year special for them.
2006-12-13 00:09:27 · answer #6 · answered by bmoregurl23 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont be so miserable. christmas is the be time of the year for kids big and small.
2006-12-12 23:37:27 · answer #7 · answered by demoman 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only if you want it to be. You are the only one who can decide what is "worth it" and what isn't.
2006-12-12 23:49:18 · answer #8 · answered by Cinnamon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you make it that way.
2006-12-12 23:29:38 · answer #9 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most definately. Humbug!
2006-12-12 23:28:27 · answer #10 · answered by Pope my ride! 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋