2007-12-19 05:06:28 · 10 answers · asked by Trisha Ann 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
When I was a kid it was less about the "STUFF" and more about the Love and togetherness.
The dinner and Church on Christmas were the main event's. With my family. Now it's all about the "Stuff".
I miss it.
2007-12-19 05:14:57 · update #1
I would like to say that it was, but i'm not sure. I know that I enjoyed christmas more as a child, maybe because I didn't have to put so much work into things. Or maybe I just didn't see it as work back then. Shopping decorating, and baking were fun things I did with my family, and now they are stressful and lonely experiences.
2007-12-19 05:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by sillychelsey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Every year we would get together at my grandparents house and since I come from a hispanic culture, we would have tamales, bunuelos, and of course the ham. Everyone would bring their gifts over and wait till midnight to open them. We would have Christmas carols playing in the background and there would be this feeling of love and togetherness. It all ended when I was about 14, when my grandmother had a heart attack and was never the same again. Now its just me and my kids. Although I invite my mom and sister over for a turkey or ham, its not the same. I get stressed out over the cooking, cleaning, the kids fighting, my husband drinking too much, well there is always something. I miss my youth. My parents use to take me to the church Christmas pageant, or the nut cracker play. It was fun. I wish I could give my kids those memories. I think that maybe next year I should start giving my kids those memories too.
2007-12-19 05:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by cocoa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.. it's just as meaningful now, but in a different way. Now I get to see the magic in my son's eyes on Christmas and do all the work. I love it and it makes me feel like a kid again! Best Wishes!
2007-12-19 05:10:28 · answer #3 · answered by Cupid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES! I remember being a kid and not being able to sleep Christmas Eve night because I was so excited about Santa coming and opening gifts! Now I'm 25 and live with my boyfriend, but I'm still looking forward to waking up, making a delicious breakfast and exchanging gifts but it was definitely more meaningful when I was a kid.
2007-12-19 05:23:33 · answer #4 · answered by Pink Princess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was more exciting when I believed in Santa. Nothing like the anticipation of going to bed and hoping that he would come while I was asleep. When I was growing up there was less commercialization and children had fewer choices of what they could get. People spent less money and children expected less. It was more about traditions, family and church celebrations.
2007-12-19 05:17:22 · answer #5 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's more meaningful now because i appreciate family, the gatherings etc.
As a kid i was only concerned with how many presents i was getting
2007-12-19 05:17:34 · answer #6 · answered by Sharon F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe more exciting but it becomes more meaningful as an adult. I think it's become way too materialistic.
2007-12-19 05:10:57 · answer #7 · answered by Juju 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Not more meaningful. But it was definitely less work!
2007-12-19 05:09:05 · answer #8 · answered by Tish 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
no, i have always known the true meaning of christmas, but i fully understand it now more than when i was a child, so it holds so much more meaning now than ever.
2007-12-19 05:09:41 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
now that i have kids it is more meaningful
2007-12-19 05:13:25 · answer #10 · answered by krazykatmeow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋