On the subject of Christmas

[at_lien]

One of the most annoying times of the year is here. Rhyme. Christmas! I say it is annoying because my family gets annoyed when they ask what I want and I reply "I don't know". Now I have been spoiled from an early age and they constantly remind me of that, telling me how I have everything already. I don't want to make it seem like I am some

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[anonymous]

I think the topic of christmas, and how one spends that time is subjective. I think calling the whole holiday out for being materialistic is a little unfair because i think it brings out some really nice things in people. Im not about to defend the countless richy mc'richers who really do spend the holidays loafing around in materialism, but i for one thoroughly enjoy the holiday season

[at_lien]

I am not saying it is entirely materialistic for the fact that I state the best part about it is being with ones family. And I am all for being creative, but its that we all expect gifts in the first place is what just bugs me. As far as the history goes, we don't relate it to the origins because thats not what we celebrate it as, we celebrate it in our western culture as the birth of Christ, so most Christmas celebrations are in the name of him, so you can't really bring what happened before that into the context of the conversation because we still try to base it around that and just abuse its meaning. I understand what you are saying and respect your opinion.

P.S. there is absolute truth.

[pino2]

i think wish list are cool for kids. yes if the kid gets everthing on that wish list that is lame but wist lists for kids are super exciting. as an older person you dont really need someone else buying you the newest game system cause you could save up and get it yourself it very rewarding to get things for yourself especially if you saved for a long time. so i guess im saying a gift that you give to someone or that someone gives to you should be something they couldnt buy...like a kiss and hug from someone a loved one or macaroni art. oh and not all gift cards are lame. like if you gave your girl a one free night of smokin passion card...expires whenever you want it to : ). honestly im not really getting presents from friends. i feel obligated to get them something back and at an equal price. if memory serves me i dont think i ever actually felt obligated enough to actually give a gift back. umm i think it is cool though to get gifts from your parents or grandparents just cause they are your parents and I think it kinda gives

[anonymous]

I know thats not what you're saying, but your biggest hang up, is that particular aspect. The materialism. "...that we all expect gifts in the first place