No interest in Christmas

Jeanwah
Jeanwah Posts: 6,363
edited December 2012 in A Moving Train
Am I alone here?

The older I get the less I like Christmas time. I don't get depressed or anything, I just see it as a diversion and an obligation to spend money. It's what it's become that bothers me; the need to go shopping, the obligation to giving lots of gifts which is usually a bunch of stuff that no one needs. The media shoving the commercialism down our throats. The radio stations playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving. I've resorted to calling the holiday "Giftmas" because that's how society has exploited the holiday.

If we could just get back to the basics of being kind, respectful and peaceful; what the holiday is supposed to mean, I may be more in the spirit.
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  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    definitely ... there are far reaching societal implications ...

    all in all tho - i like the idea of "business" shutting down for a few days so people can do and be with who they want ...

    i love this time of year because i spend it with loved ones and we all look forward to it

    but yeah - the christmas songs in november ... the materialistic nature of gifts ... that i can do without ...
  • BinauralJam
    BinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    i really look forward to the time off more than anything, some times my company gives us the whole week inbetween christmas and new years off, pretty awesome for a corporation now a days. It also makes me spend time with my family, which i probably wouldn't do on my own. It's pretty magical when your a kid, once that wears off...

    my wife like the music, i don't claim to understand, just accept.
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    I enjoy the family time also.....once you stop buying presents (which I almost have, except for nephews) it becomes alot more enjoyable.
  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    edited December 2011
    Christmas is what one makes of it

    some like tinsel

    some like to give

    some like the music

    some feel it is a duty

    some love the memories it brings

    some love who's birthday it is

    some just wish it was over

    Christmas lives in the heart the older one gets
    I have found this to be true for myself my family and peers

    It grows in meaning each year for me ... I am thankful for that and the loving
    time of the year it is.

    I love Christmas :D
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  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    i really look forward to the time off more than anything, some times my company gives us the whole week inbetween christmas and new years off, pretty awesome for a corporation now a days. It also makes me spend time with my family, which i probably wouldn't do on my own. It's pretty magical when your a kid, once that wears off...

    my wife like the music, i don't claim to understand, just accept.

    i work for a big corp. - they give us xmas to new years off every year ... and we are a 365 day a year retail business ...
  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    Throw on some Bing... turn the tree lights on and enjoy.

    Ive had my lights up for almost two weeks, on every night, i love Christmas! Putting up decorations gets me in the mood for Christmas everyyear. I love the partys and family get togethers.

    I could care less for the shopping crap too, not what it is suppose to be about. But, as my son is 2 now going on 3, seeing his face light up with a truck/car is priceless for me atm. so i have to give in. For me, just get me a case of beer, a happy wife, some tunes, and im happy.
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  • Jeanwah
    Jeanwah Posts: 6,363
    polaris_x wrote:

    all in all tho - i like the idea of "business" shutting down for a few days so people can do and be with who they want ...

    Not every business shuts down for the day though. Just ask my husband.
  • StillHere
    StillHere Posts: 7,795
    There was a time
    Not that long ago
    When the kids were grown
    And I felt all alone
    That I didn't care much whether Christmas came or went
    But as the family grew
    With babies anew
    And eyes shine bright with Christmas delight
    I look forward to Christmas
    And count down the nights

    I Love Christmas (again) too!

    The most important part of Christmas to me
    is not the gift-giving
    but the giving of one's self to those we love
    and those less fortunate.
    Granted it should be that way all of the time,
    but fact is that life gets in the way.
    Christmastime reminds us all
    of what's really important in life...
    our hearts are just a little bit bigger and just a little bit softer.

    Together, all warm and fuzzy by the fireside.....what better feeling is there than that?
    peace,
    jo

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  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    StillHere wrote:
    There was a time
    Not that long ago
    When the kids were grown
    And I felt all alone
    That I didn't care much whether Christmas came or went
    But as the family grew
    With babies anew
    And eyes shine bright with Christmas delight
    I look forward to Christmas
    And count down the nights

    I Love Christmas (again) too!

    The most important part of Christmas to me
    is not the gift-giving
    but the giving of one's self to those we love
    and those less fortunate.
    Granted it should be that way all of the time,
    but fact is that life gets in the way.
    Christmastime reminds us all
    of what's really important in life...
    our hearts are just a little bit bigger and just a little bit softer.

    Together, all warm and fuzzy by the fireside.....what better feeling is there than that?
    beautifully said! :D

    "Christmastime reminds us all
    of what's really important in life..."


    perfect!
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,808
    I absolutely love the x-mas time and the x-mas spirit. It is one of the few times of the year my wife and I fly back to be with our families - we split time and see both groups in contrast with T-giving where we pick one family or the other to fly back and be with.
    Everyone is pleasant and nice about things in our families -- which cannot be said of other times throughout the year.
    I agree that the Christ part and the Commercial part lick my fucking ass but I cannot help but get excited on December 1st every year knowing that I soon will be with those I love best and enjoying drinks, tall tales and family love.
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,294
    I love Christmas because of the colorful lights and cheer it brings to our newly snow-covered landscape.
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  • Bogey Man
    Bogey Man Newfoundland Posts: 118
    Christmas is what you make it.

    As I got older and went to university and started a career, Christmas became even more enjoyable than what it was when I was a kid. Because now, all the friends that work and live away come home for Christmas, and we get to party and spend time together like we used to, before "life" happened. That's a huge part of Christmas. Getting to spend time with people you don't normally because you can't.

    Plus, I have a 5 month old daughter and a 1 year boxer pup, Christmas should be insane this year. Looking forward to it.
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  • I absolutely love the x-mas time and the x-mas spirit. It is one of the few times of the year my wife and I fly back to be with our families - we split time and see both groups in contrast with T-giving where we pick one family or the other to fly back and be with.
    Everyone is pleasant and nice about things in our families -- which cannot be said of other times throughout the year.
    I agree that the Christ part and the Commercial part lick my fucking ass but I cannot help but get excited on December 1st every year knowing that I soon will be with those I love best and enjoying drinks, tall tales and family love.



    "The Christ part licks your fucking ass"?

    wow.
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,808
    I absolutely love the x-mas time and the x-mas spirit. It is one of the few times of the year my wife and I fly back to be with our families - we split time and see both groups in contrast with T-giving where we pick one family or the other to fly back and be with.
    Everyone is pleasant and nice about things in our families -- which cannot be said of other times throughout the year.
    I agree that the Christ part and the Commercial part lick my fucking ass but I cannot help but get excited on December 1st every year knowing that I soon will be with those I love best and enjoying drinks, tall tales and family love.



    "The Christ part licks your fucking ass"?

    wow.

    I apologize if that was insensitive toward those who see this as a special spiritual day. It is my personal opinion and I have nothing against others being able to celebrate the Christ part. (Just like it was the OPs personal opinion that they had no interest in Christmas.) Was not trying to offend, just sharing my response to the OP. Enjoy life as you like it (so long as you dont hurt others) and take no interest in what others think of your beliefs.
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  • eddiec
    eddiec Posts: 3,959
    This country is in a financial tailspin as is the whole world. There will be less gifts bought this year than 20 years ago. Time with family has always been the most important thing about Christmas. (Although I've only been home once in the last eight years)
  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    A few years ago... I offered up the idea of just buying for Mom and the kids. I hated the fact that my sisters stressed out in shopping malls, looking for something I do not need.
    Since then, Christmas time has been much, MUCH better. The kids got tons of really great toys when they were little and now that they are young adults... I've been giving them the gift that is always the right size and always the perfect color... CASH.
    For our get together, we buy a honey baked ham as the main dish so Mom or my sisters don't spend the day slaving over a hot stove. They still make those great cookies and pies and have more time to bake ahead of time and spend together.
    We're at a time in our lives where we pretty much have what we need... and less that we want. Time spent together is the main thing.
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  • From a personal point of view, I will take the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Whom I believe to be the Son of God.

    From the societal standpoint, I am absolutely sick of the crass commercialism associated with this holiday. I am tired of the endless barrage of commercials suggesting how I need to spend exorbitant amounts of money on all those I love to ACTUALLY PROVE my love and care for them. I am sick of hearing Christmas music in Wal-Mart on November 1st.

    The list goes on and on. Suffice it to say, I would be satisfied if neither I nor my family/friends exchanged gifts and we had a good meal instead!
    Bristow, VA (5/13/10)
  • Jason P wrote:
    I love Christmas because of the colorful lights and cheer it brings to our newly snow-covered landscape.

    I would agree with you if it would get cold enogh to snow in Pennsylvania again at some point...
    Bristow, VA (5/13/10)
  • Cosmo
    Cosmo Posts: 12,225
    From a personal point of view, I will take the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Whom I believe to be the Son of God.

    From the societal standpoint, I am absolutely sick of the crass commercialism associated with this holiday. I am tired of the endless barrage of commercials suggesting how I need to spend exorbitant amounts of money on all those I love to ACTUALLY PROVE my love and care for them. I am sick of hearing Christmas music in Wal-Mart on November 1st.

    The list goes on and on. Suffice it to say, I would be satisfied if neither I nor my family/friends exchanged gifts and we had a good meal instead!
    ...
    Merry Christmas, dude.
    Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
    Hail, Hail!!!
  • Cosmo wrote:
    From a personal point of view, I will take the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Whom I believe to be the Son of God.

    From the societal standpoint, I am absolutely sick of the crass commercialism associated with this holiday. I am tired of the endless barrage of commercials suggesting how I need to spend exorbitant amounts of money on all those I love to ACTUALLY PROVE my love and care for them. I am sick of hearing Christmas music in Wal-Mart on November 1st.

    The list goes on and on. Suffice it to say, I would be satisfied if neither I nor my family/friends exchanged gifts and we had a good meal instead!
    ...
    Merry Christmas, dude.

    Same to you, Cosmo.
    Bristow, VA (5/13/10)