after researching the different holidays I have come to the conclusion that they are all over celebrated. Some examples are Valentines, Christmas and Easter. Why is it that we, as a society, have turned every holiday into something that is about money? Why can't we just enjoy the holiday for what it is and not break the bank to do it? Yes no??
2007-02-14 03:01:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, they are Pagan (your original question).
As for spending money, that has nothing to do with the holiday or the religious beliefs and tales behind it. That has more to do with people being SUCKERED by the advertisers that they NEED to buy, buy, buy a bunch of crap they don't need or want.
2007-02-14 03:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by mamasquirrel 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Today I spent $5.99 on a dozen cupcakes I brought into work, and about $10 total on cards for the family. At Christmas I gave everyone pictures of the kids. At Easter I buy about $15 worth of candy and make a nice ham dinner.
So, the answer is yes, we can celebrate and not break the bank! It's easy if you take pleasure in the simple things.
2007-02-14 11:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by KC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
throughout history humans have always looked for a way to, well, party so to speak. look at the Israelites when Moses was gone but a short time; they partied and humans always will. Right or Wrong, it will happen. The more we will pay the more we will be charged.
As for pagan or not? most of our American holidays are derived from some other type of celebration from the past. and yes it is very sad that the Lords birthday has become a mockery of what it should be.
2007-02-14 11:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by ALEIII 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
our whole society is about money not just holidays who has the bigger car the nicest lawn the newest computer who spends the most on the biggest diamond there is very little spirit left because we worship things. That goes against all religion we have turned our back on God or Godess or Gods whatever you choose to call the transendent and replaced them.With a shallow phonie nod.
2007-02-14 11:11:13 · answer #4 · answered by Rich 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because there's a market there, and people are willing to spend money on it. Groundhogs Day greeting cards, Valentines Day chocolates, Christmas gifts, 4th of July banners and fireworks, the list goes on and on. If you don't want to participate, you don't have to. But you can't (and shouldn't) impose your desires on the rest of us, unless you'll allow us the same privilege.
And what does your question have to do with Paganism?
2007-02-14 11:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I came to that conclusion several years ago, and my family has scaled down all of our holiday celebrations.
We still have a great time, just without going into debt for it.
Peace
2007-02-14 11:06:05 · answer #6 · answered by DontPanic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have not yet found out if valentines is pagan or not. to me it is not a christain holiday. it is just a day for love. how ever x-mas and easter are definatly pagan. and we Christians should leave it alone!
2007-02-14 11:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by Thumbs down me now 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, sadly all three are pagan. the roman catholic church has fooled a great number of Christians into worshiping on the wrong Sabbath. and worshiping on pagan holidays.
2007-02-14 11:13:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with celebration. The problem is when the corporations get hold of it - then it becomes something else entirely.
2007-02-14 11:15:22 · answer #9 · answered by Gene Rocks! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree...as a Christian...things are out of hand. I blame greed and Walmart.
PEG
2007-02-14 11:05:35 · answer #10 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋