2007-12-14 08:13:57 · 8 answers · asked by tyrha69 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
commerilization of X-mas
that is why
2007-12-14 08:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, here's the thing. A lot of Christmas traditions were originally pagan, plus a lot of secular stuff has become traditional, too (including santa). Really, for a lot of folks - Christmas is basically a mid-winter celebration of good will, peace, and family/friends. It's not a religious holiday for everyone. There's nothing wrong with that.
And no offense - but the REAL reason for the Season is actually the Winter Solstice, historically speaking. Jesus didn't become the reason for the season until Christianity took over and needed to find some propoganda to help convince the pagans to convert to Christianity.
2007-12-14 16:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all "people".
Just people who don't have a clue about what Christmas is, and think its about reindeers, snow, elves, etc.
This is an ABSOLUTELY CHRISTIAN / CATHOLIC celebration.
Christians know very well the meaning of Christmas.
Since its so commercialized, the Santa Claus story is also known and practiced by them, since Saint Nick was a bishop and he wanted to make children happy. But, even so, they never lose the real purpose of the celebration: Our Savior is born.
But they do celebrate the birth of Jesus, that is way they decorate their homes, you can say that they are having a party for Christ. The tree and the lights have a spiritual meaning to us.
The rest, "people" as you say, have gotten involved in all the advertising's, and even if they are not christian or don't believe in God or Jesus you see them with Christmas trees and ornaments, totally lost in the commercialized version of Christmas.
Its kind of sad really.
I am catholic, and to us Christians, this people are as ridiculous as if I liked the Hanuka, and I go out and buy the menorah and the candles, and light it without any knowledge what so ever of the meaning of it.
What would that say about me?
That is how we Christians look at people that supposedly celebrate Christmas without the Christ part of it (Christ-mass).
2007-12-14 16:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by Patito 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not god's birthday - it's Jesus (or Christ) birthday. I think some people are just not religious but they want to celebrate the holiday anyway. I feel lot's of people don't acknowledge the real meaning of Christmas, think are more materialistic of what they get out of Christmas, like presents, money (for stores, etc.). It's a shame some people don't acknowledge Christmas for its real meaning.
2007-12-14 16:23:14 · answer #4 · answered by sun_shinevt 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The reason for the season is God's gift to us- His Son, Jesus. Jesus was born to save us from the damnation of our sins. It is the ultimate gift of sacrifice. We are to celebrate it by remembering that gift.
It has be commercialized beyond belief. If we stop and tell our children the true meaning, we can pass it on.
By the way, It is not God's birthday. God has no beginning or end. He is the Alpha and the Omega. Jesus is God that has been born into man. He is fully God. He is fully man. He is the Son of God. It does not make literal sense but it is.
2007-12-14 16:42:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's more fun to have Christmas be about an overweight guy in a red suit, than the Son of God who will come to judge the living and the dead... or so they say.
2007-12-14 16:22:16 · answer #6 · answered by Defender of Freedom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not Gods birthday its Jesus' birthday. But I understand what you mean, it is up to the family to teach their children what the real meaning of Christmas is.
2007-12-14 16:23:07 · answer #7 · answered by Carmela 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
blame St.Nick
2007-12-14 16:23:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋