2007-11-27 13:18:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
When my uncle was alive, he would not buy Christmas presents. He was a Christian, just as my family is, but he did not believe in the overcommercialization of the holidays. He believed in the reason behind Christmas, but he wasn't into all the spending, all the exchanging of gifts, etc. When he was in town, he would spend time with us, enjoy food with us, but no gift exchanging.
You can give your family the gift of your time this season. They have their spiritual views, and you have yours. For Christians, the true meaning of our holiday is not the exchange of packages. I don't know what your beliefs are, but I'm guessing that exchanging expensive gifts is not part of your December tradition. You can eat with them, share in games and food with them, and make memories that way- it will last long after all the merchandise has been exchanged or doesn't fit anymore.
2007-11-27 13:31:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas gift giving should NOT be an obligation. If you feel that way, I would not do that.
Gift giving is NOT a CHRISTIAN thing anyway. Many religions give gifts to one another during this time of year just BECAUSE they want to.
Go with your heart!
2007-11-28 14:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by MBlessed (SOC) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although im sure many ppl will criticize me for this, im getting my family "christmas" presents...i put that in quotes cuz ive NEVER been christian, and ive always just given gifts cuz its the only time my family asks for things and i can get it for them without it being weird!!! If they disagree with you cahnging to your religion, not participating in giving gifts may insult them.
But i wouldnt say you are OBLIGATED....just do what feels most comfortable for everyone, as long as it doesnt infringe on your religion!
2007-11-27 21:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by lazuzhashem 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am in that situation too. I am pressured every day about what I am doing for Christmas, from family and coworkers. I am constantly asked why I am not going to the Christmas party, why I am not buying gifts. I refuse to give into their pressures and compromise my beliefs though. I accept their desire to celebrate Christmas and I hope they can finally accept that I choose not to.
2007-11-27 21:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You are not required to participate in any Christmas traditions if you do not believe. However, as a courtesy, ask to receive no gifts from them. If they insist, accept with a smile. You can always donate the gifts to worthy causes.
2007-11-28 03:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by eaglecpo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't have to get them Christmas gifts if you really don't want to. But you need to explain to them why you are not giving gifts, and ask them to Honor you religious beliefs by not giving you any. But if you wish to Honor their beliefs is some way you could make a donation in their Honor to a Charity.
2007-11-27 21:26:23 · answer #6 · answered by barristiababe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Salam
A Muslim is not obligated to do anything they wish not to do. If you feel you want to get them a kind warm gift or make them something from the heart felt sincerity then that is fine.
If your doing it to celebrate christmas then its makroob (frowned upon)
2007-11-27 22:02:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gifts are not an obligation. If it is a family tradition, why not do it?
2007-11-27 21:23:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mr Ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no more than they are obligated to get you christmas gifts I guess
2007-11-27 21:21:33 · answer #9 · answered by Brandy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but it would be a nice gesture to give them a gift for the holidays
2007-11-27 21:21:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋