I prefer not to observe any "holidays".....you know, birthdays, christmas, thanksgiving, and so on. i don't have any specific reason why, i just don't find those things enjoyable (too much consumerism for me!) anyone else have thoughts on this?
2007-02-27 00:47:16 · 10 answers · asked by rachel111 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
yes they seem more like conventions forced upon people by society, the worst is New Years Eve
2007-02-27 00:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Commercialism of holidays is a definite downer. Specifically Christmas. Now I find thanksgiving very enjoyable, its simply a time to get together with family , enjoy a meal and conversation. Not really commercialized. Birthdays are great , except mine , I prefer not to celebrate them. I think its extremely enjoyable to celebrate younger children's b-days, but late teens is as good a time as any to stop. St Patricks Day is nothing but a drunk fest, Valentines Day is a Hallmark Holiday where every florist in the nation gets to triple charge for a dozen roses. Sweetest day is ???? hm-mm I thought we already had valentines day...etc etc etc...yeah I agree, but I'll observe them as long as I'm getting paid time off at work for them.
2007-02-27 08:57:08 · answer #2 · answered by EGOman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think about it... It more comerciazlized than anything else. People seem to forget the true meanings and real purposes of the holidays. Its all about spending so much money on others that you are thousands of bucks in debt. Regretting it later. People seem to not be pleased with gifts theygit anymore... they complain about what they didnt get or what they did get was crappy and the REGIFT it later. Its the thought that counts and always know that you are never entitled to anything so dont expect something because u know that person on a family, friend or intimate level. when ya start getting greedy... thats when the meaning is long lost.
2007-02-27 08:56:04 · answer #3 · answered by misspookett 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate the holidays also to many bad childhood memories.Then when I got older I forced to spend holidays with people I did not really like.
2007-02-27 08:56:32 · answer #4 · answered by PE7E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try diligently to avoid the secular and heathen holidays. The special days the creator set aside should receive some respect.
2007-02-27 08:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see what your saying very clear it's like if a person want to do something for you, it shouldn't need wait on a holiday to do so .The majority of holidays is for the merchants, this way they can move their innovatory. This I truly believe.
2007-02-27 08:54:45 · answer #6 · answered by odis t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dint like holidays and do not celebrate them on any occasion
i think Crista's is for babies and birthdays are for old people
i do not like Easter and through EEGS every were when my mom is gone
but you should not give up on holidays that make you happy.
2007-02-27 17:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by vivian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel exactly the same way......dread the holidays and my birthday. Glad to hear there is someone out there like me :)
2007-02-27 08:58:12 · answer #8 · answered by bella36 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't like my birthday- too much pressure. it's coming up next month too-argh!
2007-02-27 08:52:26 · answer #9 · answered by elsie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i know what you mean but no
2007-02-27 08:50:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋