or is it just used as an excuse to get loads of pressies,
2007-12-23 23:31:01 · 20 answers · asked by chris p 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
It's Chrismas not xmas, and I do. I'm 13
2007-12-23 23:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by Josie L 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I learned the true meaning of Christmas at a young age. It's not about getting all the coolest stuff, its about spreading joy, happiness, and love around the world in celebration of the birth of Jesus.
I am 15 now and I extremely dislike what our society has done to Christmas. It has become more of a celebration of Santa than Jesus. Heck, if asked a few grown adults what they think is the meaning of Christmas and they don't even know.
OK, I am going to stop before I really go on a tangum. To answer your question: no i don't believe that the majority of the children truly understand the meaning of Christmas until they have matured.
2007-12-24 07:46:50 · answer #2 · answered by proswimma06 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok i think that some kids do know the meaning of chrismas i.e spending time with your family and shwing that you care for each other. that is the non catholic meaning and the catolic version is praising the birth of jesus christ. but mostly kids want to get loads of as you put it pressies fyi im only 16 and i like the present part
2007-12-27 11:47:30 · answer #3 · answered by jeffy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are truly asking this question you would not use that expression toward Christmas. Xmas as far as I am aware means X my a...
Even my Grandson of 6 yrs old knows the difference and YES he does know what Christmas is all about.
2007-12-24 08:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a lovely tradition in our family. When everyone is gathered around the tree to exchange gifts, we talk about why we celebrate Christmas and why we give gifts to those we love. We read the story of Jesus' birth from the Bible. Our little ones love this time together and participate quite actively in the discussion. THEN we give our gifts!
2007-12-24 07:45:51 · answer #5 · answered by missingora 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on what their parents teach them.Most children think of Santa Claus and presents.Letting them put money in the bucket for the needy helps keep the greedy out of Christmas.
2007-12-24 07:41:19 · answer #6 · answered by sharen d 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, for them it's usually about getting the biggest and best toy their parents can (or can't) afford. I think people usually learn the true meaning of Christmas when they're adults. That doesn't mean that they still don't want the most expensive gifts though.
2007-12-24 07:35:58 · answer #7 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That totally depends on what exactly you mean by the TRUE meaning doesn't it? That's different for different families after all.
I personally was stressed about not being able to provide presents for my kids this year when they told me it didn't really matter, that having me was what really mattered to them.
2007-12-24 07:40:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
XMAS...yes
Christmas...no
2007-12-24 07:38:51 · answer #9 · answered by Lesly S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not until they're older i.e. 5ish, that's when the meaning sunk in for me at least. Before then I was just happy with all the new toys I got.
2007-12-24 07:34:15 · answer #10 · answered by neravair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to educate them on the true meaning of Christmas if you want them to know.
2007-12-24 07:42:08 · answer #11 · answered by oracle1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋