What IS the real "reason for the season"? Anyone?

Question

And in what way(s) do you celebrate based on that reason?

No, I'm not looking for the canned answer. I'm looking for YOUR point of view. Thanks.

Answer 1

for me telling people to shun the path of dogmatic ideas and advising them to embrace the path of rationalism and scientific temper.

Answer 2

For me the Christmas season is:
First and foremost is the celebration of Christ's birth.
Who is/was the greatest gift of all.
Although some research believes that Christ was born in the summer, that is pretty much moot.
Also, it the spirit of giving to others. Look up St. Nicholas.

I celebrate the season by giving gifts not only to my family but to strangers as well. As a matter of fact I regularly give to charity. I give what I can afford at the time even if it's only a dollar.

I know of someone who works at a local grocery store. The store don't give their employees discounts or anything. This employee has a family and can't afford to provide an extra nice meal for their family. So I will provide one for them anonymously.

It brings such joy to help someone else, that you'll find yourself doing it more than once a year.

Answer 3

In my jaded opinion, the "reason for the season" is for people to feel good about themselves by showing charity once a year.

Which is why I do not participate in Christmas. I give when I can when it happens. So, why am I expected to give more than I can during this time of year simply because I gave throughout the year instead of hoarding it?

And you can see people easily giving into this "reason for the season." Big executives who pinch every penny will throw killer holiday bashes and give away plasma TVs, showing off their wonderful largesse. Some people give presents to their family only if their family gives them presents of equal value. And charities scramble for those extra donations in public, knowing that most people only loosen their pockets when others are watching.

It's actually a rather shameful holiday.

So, I do not celebrate the holiday. I celebrate the entire year, and I do not expend any more effort during this time.

Answer 4

There isn't one, the whole thing is completely artificial, The 2 official reasons for the 'season' are Jesus and Santa, these are 2 fantasies that as an adult i can't get excited about, Christmas is just so enforced, its utter nonsense.

For me I'll enjoy my time off work, have some nights out, nights in, some nice food, nice drink, fun with friends, but i can do this at any time of the year, the 'season' means absolutely nothing to me.

what about you?

Answer 5

To me, the reason for the season is simply not about Christmas day and exchanging gifts. It starts in Nov and goes through until Jan. During this time you reflect on your priorities, reconnect with old friends, visit with families and in this you learn something about yourself and (hopefully) try to become a better person.

Last night in the spirit of "spreading the cheer" we went and brought homemade treats to our neighbors. We were shocked when they invited us in and made visits of it. We've known these people for years, but haven't even stepped foot in their homes?!
I couldn't believe what unbelievably kind neighbors we had, or that some of them had similar interests and hobbies to our own.
When we got home last night we talked a little about this and to tell you the honest truth it made me feel like a rotten human being. I mean, they are welcome to pay visits on us too, but some of our neighbors cannot get out much due to age. Just spending a little time talking with them really lifted their spirits and to actually feel like I know my neighbors made me want to make more of an effort to be a greater part of my community as a whole. What happened to America in the past fifty years that we no longer get together with our neighbors anymore??

To compound these inward thoughts you are also reminded of friends and family that are passed on or perhaps you no longer speak to anymore...........and cannot remember why you stopped talking with them in the first place. I think that all these reminders during this season are the reason for a NEED for the season.

Answer 6

Having grown up a Christian, it was always first and foremost to celebrate the birth of Jesus. I know, as well as everyone, that Jesus was not born on Dec. 25th. It is a symbolic celebration.

As an adult, I quickly saw that there is a lot wrong with organized religion. Especially a religion that has a book filled with hate.

Christmas Eve was always spent with some dear friends, 2 of them are now deceased. That ended those wonderful evenings.

After my son was born, it was all about Santa. Those were the best years.

For the past several years I spend Christmas out of town with friends. There is good food and lots of love.

I think that this holiday is all about family and friends. We gather together and give each other gifts. There is lots of hugs and tears, as I am crying right now.

Answer 7

Yule, the celebration of the winter solstice.
The shortest day of the year marks the beginning of winter and the rebirth of the sun. It symbolizes the circle of life, and through every end sparks a new beginning. The celebration of the rebirth of the sun actually pre-dates history itself. Many have adapted it to their own religious beliefs. But we know it pre-dates them and of course we know that this event has been happening since our Mother Earth was tilted on her axis!
Blessed Yule...may our life and dreams bloom in great glory with the rising of the Sun! ; )

Answer 8

The real reason for the season has always been to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. I was raised to be thankful that God came up with a way for us to let Jesus pay the price for our sins, and celebrating His birth is one of those ways. We always read the story of Jesus' birth in Luke and have prayer before we open our presents. Santa Claus, the tree, and the presents have nothing to do with Christ's birth (except for the fact that the wise men brought gifts), but it still makes for a joyous celebration.

Answer 9

Jesus still the reason for the season. It doesn't matter if He was born in December or in the middle of July, the importance is that we celebrating the birthday of the most influential person that had ever lived. The gathering with family and friend in Christmas, the singing of Christmas Carrol's, the smiles of love ones,the exchanging of presents.Priceless!!!!!!Rejoice.............Merry Christmas to all of you and peace for all men of good will.

Answer 10

To celebrate the birth of the one and only Son of God. What possible other reason could there be. If you do not agree with me I hope that you change your mind before it is to late. Read John 3:16.

Answer 11

Being with family and friends and enjoying each others company-Feeling the love that's my reason for the season