Since everyone here has spoken out about how commercialism bothers them, what are you doing this year that does not involve any at all? Will you make those things lifelong traditions or not?
2006-12-19 17:18:43 · 7 answers · asked by Cinnamon 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Nothing about Christmas has to necessarily involve commercialism except for gift-buying. Even that doesn't have to be an "evil" thing if it's kept thoughtful and in the right spirit. But it should always be secondary to spending time with loved ones and celebrating Christ's birth.
We go to Mass for Advent and for Christmas Eve (midnight Mass). We spend time together as a family. That is Christmas for us. These don't have to be made into lifelong traditions. They already are.
On my own, I like to volunteer. I'm not a crusader, doing hundreds of hours. I'd like to, but it isn't realistic with my work schedule. So I just volunteered for an afternoon with the Salvation Army.
2006-12-19 17:26:07 · answer #1 · answered by Holly 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well since I'm a Catholic, I attend the 9 days novena masses to help me prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. This helps me understand my faith more. I have been doing this since I was young and it helps keep me on track on what we are truly celebrating. Giving gifts and receiving them are nice but let not that be the focus of this Season for everyone. I know most of you will agree even the non-Catholics.
2006-12-20 01:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by jemstone 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What a wonderful question and i believe that Holiday would be down hill from that point on not to mention the economy would be in recession ever going here on!
I am not Christian but you know i see more stress and bad will than any other time in of the year for them folks and i just shake my head- ITS'S BAD ! IT'S BAD!
2006-12-20 01:22:31 · answer #3 · answered by wise 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'm not giving greedy, corporate retail giants one cent this year (or any other year). I volunteer regularly and give to charity when I can afford it...so I'll probably do a little extra if I can. And then I plan to spend some quality time with my family and friends. Sharing time and making memories with those who are important to us is what really matters....not making Macys richer.
2006-12-20 01:40:52 · answer #4 · answered by The Man In The Box 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
this year i've submit to the buying frenzy. next year i'm going on vacation with my boyfriend and forgetting that its christmas day. i think i could take a really nice vacation with the amount of money i spend on this stupid holiday
2006-12-20 01:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
WE have dinner and enjoy each other's company
2006-12-20 01:20:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
simple dinner Talking and church and simple gifts..then sleeping
2006-12-20 01:20:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋