this is just a survey
2007-12-25 17:07:27 · 5 answers · asked by c'', 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I never buy big-ticket items; I can't afford them. I use my imagination and my mind to consider what might be good for my loved ones. This year, I gave my siblings books I bought at discount through Amazon.com--most of them African-American children's picture books about Christmas--and for my adolescent nieces and nephew, Dover Thrift Edition books.
I also attend church; much of my Christmas is focused upon the birth of Christ. "That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."
I picked up a couple of Santa letters, and answered them to the best of my ability. I also participated in Operation Christmas Child, preparing shoeboxes of small gifts to be sent to kids overseas in poor countries or regions. It helps a lot to give to those who have very little.
Merry Christmas!
2007-12-25 17:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by MNL_1221 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very simple. I counter it with CHRIST! Back when I was 15, a several decades ago, I became determined that I would not have to go through another CHRISTmas with all the commercial crap when it is all about Jesus Christ, so, as soon as I was able to go off to college and later start my own adult life, I determinedly lessened any commercialism during Christmas in my house. Now, my two kids (ages 22 and 23), are very sure that they will not get any presents from me at Christmas, and it's been that way for most all their lives. They understand and accept that. BUT, what they also know is that, when it's THEIR birthday, dad is likely to be very generous in his giving to THEM, like, for their 20th birthday, I gave each of them their first new car, and GOOD new car, with two years free insurance. My daughter's friends were so amazed when she drove up in her new car at work that several of them asked her if her daddy needed any more children (them) to give gifts to. I don't overdo it, but their 20th birthday was important to me, and it was the time my son came back from his first tour of duty in Iraq, so, he got welcomed back "in style". So, in short, if it's your birthday, YOU will get presents. If it's someone else's birthday, as is CHRISTmas, that someone else will get gifts. God Bless you.
2007-12-25 17:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
falalalalalalalala.
taking all the gift giving away!
and telling santa to not make such an appearance.
2007-12-25 17:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by meh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By converting all Christians to other religions might help.
(please take it in the spirit intended, just a survey answer)
2007-12-25 17:27:00 · answer #4 · answered by Boon Q 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
by saying it is what it is
CONSUMER DAY
2007-12-25 17:33:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋