how many people believe that christmas is too commercialized and do not buy gifts for anyone?

Question

I believe personally that what is supposed to be a day of giving thanks for the birth of Christ has turned into a buying frenzy instead. People spending money they dont have only to be broke come January having to buy the most expensive gifts. I believe in not gift shopping because it takes away the full meaning of the day. I dont also understand why they call it a day where we do good or care about our fellow man and our family and friends. why cant people understand that it shouldnt only be just because it is chrismas to show a little kindness to people. It should be EVERYDAY! And so I have come to believe that the whole meaning of christmas has become nothing but a lie. People being kind to their fellow man and fa la laing but come January when all the decorations are put into storage again and things are taken down so does all the kindness for our fellow man. How many share my thoughts?

Answer 1

I totally agree with you.. I think it has become one big spending frenzy.. and that the stores have made it this way. I think with the econemy being so bad this year.. the stores tried to advertise really early to get people in shopping.. but it doesn't work. Stores always try to do this and it makes everyone tired of Christmas before it ever even arrives! But.. I still buy gifts for everyone.. bake goody boxes.. and do my part because I enjoy doing it. It's all what you make of it, I guess. I go both ways. Best Wishes!

Answer 2

I am not a Christian however I'm tired of a family that is all about presents. We're talking about adults who have very good jobs and can pretty much buy what they want (within reason). It's not as simple as buying them a gift worth $20 or $25. It's a given that you spend at least $50 on each person. I now have a BIL (age 57) with a live in g/f of four months who is expecting expensive gifts not only for himself but the g/f and her 13 year old son who does not even live with them. I've only met this kid once and the g/f twice. It's nothing but greed with this family. My husband doesn't go greatly overboard on the spending but we could do with less in the spending department for greedy people. Next year my son and I are out of here for Christmas.

Answer 3

Many people do not see christmas as a religious holiday. However, they do see it as a time of joy and kindness. Some people are too materialistic, focusing on what they will receive more than what they can give. I like to give presents though. I carefully plan my presents to that each one has some sort of meaning. It is funny, I have spent quite a bit of money pulling these gifts together and I have not told a single person what I would like for christmas. In fact, I can't think of thing that I would want as a gift. That does not matter to me. I get some delight when the gift recipient tears off the wrapping and starts to figure out what I got them. The gifts are not extravagent, just carefully planned. Something I feel the other person would really want (even though that person may not know it yet).

Answer 4

Oh I totally agree. I am only 20 and since I was 16 I have been feeling the pressure every year to get gifts for everyone in my family. Even some relatives that I have only seen... twice. I felt like I was making money at work so I should be able to get gifts. WELL NOT THIS YEAR! I am getting 7 gifts for 7 people in my area that couldn't afford a Christmas. I feel like my gifts really don't come from the heart anymore. Since when was an IPOD a thoughtful gift? It isn't and Christmas has become too commercial. Not just Christmas either...many holidays. I would rather give a lot of warm clothes and toys to the less fortunate than to give one big expensive gift to my 5 yr old cousin.

I believe that people have let Christmas become a chore and a hassle. No one really looks forward to it besides the children and that is because they don't have to cook/clean and they get presents. I still love my Ny Christmas. I take it in as being thankful for my family being around at this time of year and I just had to get it out of my mind that I must buy for everyone in my family. Being together is a better gift.

And since we are on the subject, Black Friday...My mother dragged me to the malls every year for this holiday. It is a war when you let hundreds of women into Macy's for only 4 hours to get a special discount. From being exposed to this madness, I also went bonkers at Macy's this past year. Mom's out there, Never drag your children into it. Please.


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Answer 5

I hope I never get so jaded.........

I love Christmas, and know the true meaning, as do my kids. But at the same time, it would not be Christmas without presents, no matter what they might be, whether home made or store bought. Same thing goes for the trees and decorations and baking.

Oh, and Christmas does last all year long here. If people need help in my community, no matter the time of the year, people pull together and help out. Maybe it's a small town thing........

Answer 6

Yea brother, we have a price ceilling imposed for all gifts for family and friends where we limit the amount anyone can spend to a few shekels only. This way we don't spend megabucks or stretch anyones pockets. The only exception to this is homemade or hand drawn work which costs nothing. Oh, and the love and goodwill bit IS extended throughout the year to ALL neighbours and friends whatever and whoever. We don't have much lolly but we don't miss out on anything either. Happy Christmas!

Answer 7

I agree with you but I still buy presents. I just don't go overboard like some and I certainly don't go into a killing frenzy to do it like some. I just asked a question as to why some parents go to such extremes to get their kids presents such as those Webkins things. UPS drivers have been beaten up and robbed for these things. Then the upright, religious parent goes home and gives them to the kids and goes to Church. Like God doesn't know what they did.

You should keep Christmas in your heart all year long, just not on that day. Most people don't so as far as I am concerned they are hypocrits.

Have a safe and happy Christmas to you and yours & may we continue to love our fellow man every day of the year.

Answer 8

Definately paying in cash! I work in a big electrics shop and an unbelievable number of people are doing the whole "pay nothing for 12 months" so this time next year they'll be getting huge bills! I try to talk people out of it all the time.

Answer 9

Me, I used to burn up credit cards and empty my Christmas Fund account to make sure that everyone got something even the dog and cat, but I do not do it anymore the gifts people were asking for got more and more expense to the point you wanted to take a loan out just to do Christmas. So now, I bake (quite good at it) and I give beautiful wrapped baked goods and small items that are meaningful to Christmas.

Answer 10

I'm not a Christian,but I celebrate Christmas with my family.I dread it every year.I like the fact that it brings us together every year but it is too expensive.Next year my husband and I are taking our boys on a Christmas cruise.It gives us five days to relax together and build memories the boys will appreciate the rest of their lives.