2007-10-10 05:42:28 · 28 answers · asked by KRITHIA W 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
It doesn't have to be "Christmas" but something that brings along the same feelings and warmth this paticular time of years brings.
I love that feeling!
2007-10-10 05:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice if Christmas truly was a holiday but around Christmas I work 10-day weeks and only get one day off to spend with my family. This is because of how over commercialised it has become. People have become too greedy with their 'I Want' lists and people who can't actually afford to buy these extravagant gifts get into debt to prevent disappiontment. When I was little a Christmas list was just a list of ideas for people but it seems that nowadays a Christmas list means 'get me everything on this list or else'.
Then these people come into shops like the one I work in, get annoyed that it's out of stock and then get rude.
Afterwards there is the masses that want refunds because they've been given something that they don't like. I was always told to be grateful for what you get because some people don't get anything.
People should be grateful for what they have instead of demanding more because there are some people in the world who don't have anything.
I think the Western world would be better off if there wasn't the custom for giving gifts and just concentrated on spending time with their family, appreciating each other's company.
2007-10-10 08:21:10 · answer #2 · answered by BlueJeans5272 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although Christmas has become severely commercialized, it is still very beneficial in many ways to the western world. It's a time that many people come together in celebration of our Savior. Sharing in testimonies, prayer, and fellowship is important to the spiritual beliefs this country was founded upon. Christmas not only provides another great time for this but it catches non-believers' attention. When they question it, there's a great time to share the story (the true story) and welcome them to trust and believe, too.
Now as far as Santa Claus, evil elf movies, parking lot bandits... I DO believe we may be better off without things like this, lol. :)
I hope I helped a little, at least. Have a good day and take care.
2007-10-10 05:54:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better without it. Christmas is a man-made holiday based on the supposed birthdate of Jesus. In reality, Jesus was not born on Dec. 25th. The Bible does not show a birthdate, though scholars speculate he may have been born around early Fall.
The whole Christmas tradtion is based on adopted practices from non-Christians, or Pagans. Thanks to commercial greed, Christmas is vigorously promoted in order to make our economy look better by the end of the year. In the end, it's all just lies.
Jesus asked us to do one thing that should be traditional. During the last supper the passing of the bread and wine was to be done in memory of him.
2007-10-10 06:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be worse from the stance of not celebrating the birth of Jesus (Prince of Peace, Lamb of God). Jesus truly lived a life of peace, caring, healing and inclusion of all people.
If you look at the commercialization and how it has perverted the meaning of Christmas, that we can do without.
Why did you put this under Lesbian, Gay category? Do you think that some people cannot be Christian because of their sexual orientation? To get a real sense of Jesus read the book of Matthew with an open mind.
Good luck.
2007-10-10 05:53:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think without the meaning of Christmas we would be worse off. But that does not mean that religion is good or bad. It just means that the spirit of Christmas is good for humanity but that can't be said about the overall theory of religion. Because obviously, wars and the hate we have now because of religion has left mankind worse off.
2007-10-10 05:47:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christmas is the best time of the year, for most. I love to give presents and see people enjoy themselves.
Its the only time of the year that people are nice to each other.
I know its commercial but that is down to the individual, meeting family and friends and sharing is great. I think we are all better off for this happy event.
For some its the only time that they go to church and celebrate the birth of our Lord.
I LOVE IT.
2007-10-10 05:57:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very much worse off
Merry Christmas!
2007-10-13 08:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by StretfordEnder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a very old celebration certainly pre-christian and I cant see why people cannot have a few days relaxation as a nation or community once or twice a year. I think you will find most civilisations had such celebrations. The eqyptians had a 5 day one after the harvest
2007-10-10 07:43:17 · answer #9 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you referring to the holiday, or the celebration of the birth of Christ?
If it's the holiday, we would probably be better off in many ways, not the least of which might be a return to a more focused view of the birth of Christ.
If it's the birth of Christ you refer to it is clear we would be worse off. The steady increase in the division between the faithful and the faithless is matched by a steady increase in the moral decay of this society.
Ultimately though, these are decisions each of us should be making individually.
2007-10-10 06:50:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it would make a difference in any way. If it did it would be for the worse i would think. A holiday based on charity, giving, family, and good spirits cannot be a bad thing, only people doing things not in the spirit of the holiday can be bad.
2007-10-10 05:48:05 · answer #11 · answered by eleroth 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋