No interest in Christmas

know1

I basically checked out on the commercial aspect of it years ago. If people want to get me gifts, I tell them to give to charity.

I focus on the religious aspects of it instead.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

I just wanted to say HI to all of you "I hate Christmas" people....

Now go over to your mothers house, and help bake some cookies......

EmBleve

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

I just wanted to say HI to all of you "I hate Christmas" people....

Now go over to your mothers house, and help bake some cookies......

I've been doing that all weekend. :crazy: :angel:
And I have heartburn. But I'm looking forward to this weekend. :thumbup:

Jeanwah

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

I just wanted to say HI to all of you "I hate Christmas" people....

Now go over to your mothers house, and help bake some cookies......

My mother doesn't bake the cookies. I do, because I like to eat. In fact, I developed severe carpal tunnel from making peanut butter balls last year because I only have full functionality in one hand. Even though these cookies are my family's favorite, I announced that unless I get help, they won't get made. We'll see if that happens.

Cosmo

know1 wrote:

I basically checked out on the commercial aspect of it years ago. If people want to get me gifts, I tell them to give to charity.

I focus on the religious aspects of it instead.

...
This sums it all up. You decide what Christmas is about, not Macys or Wal-Mart.
And if people want to go deep into debt from buying gifts they cannot afford to give... of if people do not celebrate at all... that is their gig.
Have a Merry Christmas, dude.

g under p

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

I just wanted to say HI to all of you "I hate Christmas" people....

Now go over to your mothers house, and help bake some cookies......

Didn't bake any but bought a bunch and were eating a ton of them before sugar ants get to them.

Peace

pandora

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

I just wanted to say HI to all of you "I hate Christmas" people....

Now go over to your mothers house, and help bake some cookies......

This made me laugh then smile ....

Christmas, for me, is all about my Mother.

The wonderful memories, the years of traditions...
she made Christmas wonderful!
I can still see her kneeling under the Christmas tree with her lovely lace poinsettia apron
helping my sisters and I with our gifts.

I have carried on the traditions to my children and after I am long gone
they will continue with theirs. All about family

This is living!

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Good Morning to the "I hate Christmas"!!!!!!! People

Now go get your children together....
And spend the morning making a Gingerbread House.....

cincybearcat

I know Christmas isn't suppose to be about "stuff" but it sure can make the holiday spirit shine.

It's just a time when you get to give something to someone and it's a symbol of what they mean to you. Also, it is a great time to have a discussion with a child about giving to charity, etc. You should do it year round, but the "stuff" at Christmas time certainly provides a great visual that young kids can understand. My wife, myself and our 4 year old little girl went shopping the other day for a 3 year old little girl (from a gift tree). She had all the same likes as my daughter so it was great fun for us all to pick out the gifts. We all could understand what the little girl's face would look like when she opened her presents on christmas morning. My wife and I could also know what the little girl's mom/dad/guardian's face would look like and how they would feel knowing that their child was able to have a wonderful christmas morning. It's a win-win. And it's that magic, even if it is 1 time a year for some people, that can help restore faith and hope.

About 1-2 weeks after our shopping for the little girl, my daughter brought up the subject of some of her old toys. She mentioned that she would like to give away some specific toys of hers to that little girl that "didn't have much" and that she thought she would like. We talked about it and agreed that we would give the toys away to Goodwill or somewhere else where more people could use them. We've done this all the time, but this was the first time my daughter brought up the topic herself. She usually talks about giving her toys away to some younger friends or family members.

So, while I understand people that do not like the commercialization of christmas, I gotta say it certainly can help give a specific visual to kids and parents alike and help create a culture of giving back if you want it to. I'm really looking forward to this christmas. Seeing my daughter's face as she opens her gifts. See her face as she gives the gifts that she picked out for her mom and the ones she made. Doesn't get any better than that.

Merry Christmas.

g under p

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

Good Morning to the "I hate Christmas"!!!!!!! People

Now go get your children together....
And spend the morning making a Gingerbread House.....

I don't hate Christmas at all just haven't had much interest these last few years or my interest has just waned as my children have gotten older. We've built an entire town in the past of gingerbread...each child was given a part of town to build then after the holidays we let our dog Snoopy have at it.

Peace

SPEEDY MCCREADY

g under p wrote:

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

Good Morning to the "I hate Christmas"!!!!!!! People

Now go get your children together....
And spend the morning making a Gingerbread House.....

I don't hate Christmas at all just haven't had much interest these last few years or my interest has just waned as my children have gotten older. We've built an entire town in the past of gingerbread...each child was given a part of town to build then after the holidays we let our dog Snoopy have at it.

Peace

Nice!!!

Cosmo

cincybearcat wrote:

I know Christmas isn't suppose to be about "stuff" but it sure can make the holiday spirit shine.

It's just a time when you get to give something to someone and it's a symbol of what they mean to you. Also, it is a great time to have a discussion with a child about giving to charity, etc. You should do it year round, but the "stuff" at Christmas time certainly provides a great visual that young kids can understand. My wife, myself and our 4 year old little girl went shopping the other day for a 3 year old little girl (from a gift tree). She had all the same likes as my daughter so it was great fun for us all to pick out the gifts. We all could understand what the little girl's face would look like when she opened her presents on christmas morning. My wife and I could also know what the little girl's mom/dad/guardian's face would look like and how they would feel knowing that their child was able to have a wonderful christmas morning. It's a win-win. And it's that magic, even if it is 1 time a year for some people, that can help restore faith and hope.

About 1-2 weeks after our shopping for the little girl, my daughter brought up the subject of some of her old toys. She mentioned that she would like to give away some specific toys of hers to that little girl that "didn't have much" and that she thought she would like. We talked about it and agreed that we would give the toys away to Goodwill or somewhere else where more people could use them. We've done this all the time, but this was the first time my daughter brought up the topic herself. She usually talks about giving her toys away to some younger friends or family members.

So, while I understand people that do not like the commercialization of christmas, I gotta say it certainly can help give a specific visual to kids and parents alike and help create a culture of giving back if you want it to. I'm really looking forward to this christmas. Seeing my daughter's face as she opens her gifts. See her face as she gives the gifts that she picked out for her mom and the ones she made. Doesn't get any better than that.

Merry Christmas.

...
That is the Christmas Spirit that goes beyond the Christmas Season.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, my friend (that I don't always agree with).

ajedigecko

cincybearcat wrote:

I know Christmas isn't suppose to be about "stuff" but it sure can make the holiday spirit shine.

It's just a time when you get to give something to someone and it's a symbol of what they mean to you. Also, it is a great time to have a discussion with a child about giving to charity, etc. You should do it year round, but the "stuff" at Christmas time certainly provides a great visual that young kids can understand. My wife, myself and our 4 year old little girl went shopping the other day for a 3 year old little girl (from a gift tree). She had all the same likes as my daughter so it was great fun for us all to pick out the gifts. We all could understand what the little girl's face would look like when she opened her presents on christmas morning. My wife and I could also know what the little girl's mom/dad/guardian's face would look like and how they would feel knowing that their child was able to have a wonderful christmas morning. It's a win-win. And it's that magic, even if it is 1 time a year for some people, that can help restore faith and hope.

About 1-2 weeks after our shopping for the little girl, my daughter brought up the subject of some of her old toys. She mentioned that she would like to give away some specific toys of hers to that little girl that "didn't have much" and that she thought she would like. We talked about it and agreed that we would give the toys away to Goodwill or somewhere else where more people could use them. We've done this all the time, but this was the first time my daughter brought up the topic herself. She usually talks about giving her toys away to some younger friends or family members.

So, while I understand people that do not like the commercialization of christmas, I gotta say it certainly can help give a specific visual to kids and parents alike and help create a culture of giving back if you want it to. I'm really looking forward to this christmas. Seeing my daughter's face as she opens her gifts. See her face as she gives the gifts that she picked out for her mom and the ones she made. Doesn't get any better than that.

Merry Christmas.

thank you for sharing.....a perfect example.

cincybearcat

Cosmo wrote:

cincybearcat wrote:

I know Christmas isn't suppose to be about "stuff" but it sure can make the holiday spirit shine.

It's just a time when you get to give something to someone and it's a symbol of what they mean to you. Also, it is a great time to have a discussion with a child about giving to charity, etc. You should do it year round, but the "stuff" at Christmas time certainly provides a great visual that young kids can understand. My wife, myself and our 4 year old little girl went shopping the other day for a 3 year old little girl (from a gift tree). She had all the same likes as my daughter so it was great fun for us all to pick out the gifts. We all could understand what the little girl's face would look like when she opened her presents on christmas morning. My wife and I could also know what the little girl's mom/dad/guardian's face would look like and how they would feel knowing that their child was able to have a wonderful christmas morning. It's a win-win. And it's that magic, even if it is 1 time a year for some people, that can help restore faith and hope.

About 1-2 weeks after our shopping for the little girl, my daughter brought up the subject of some of her old toys. She mentioned that she would like to give away some specific toys of hers to that little girl that "didn't have much" and that she thought she would like. We talked about it and agreed that we would give the toys away to Goodwill or somewhere else where more people could use them. We've done this all the time, but this was the first time my daughter brought up the topic herself. She usually talks about giving her toys away to some younger friends or family members.

So, while I understand people that do not like the commercialization of christmas, I gotta say it certainly can help give a specific visual to kids and parents alike and help create a culture of giving back if you want it to. I'm really looking forward to this christmas. Seeing my daughter's face as she opens her gifts. See her face as she gives the gifts that she picked out for her mom and the ones she made. Doesn't get any better than that.

Merry Christmas.

...
That is the Christmas Spirit that goes beyond the Christmas Season.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, my friend (that I don't always agree with).

You too. Have a safe, wonderful time.

SPEEDY MCCREADY

Good Morning to the "I Hate Christmas People"!!!

Now tonight....

Gather you children together...
Make a couple bowls of popcorn....
Turn on the TV....
And watch...

Christmas Story

Cosmo

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

Good Morning to the "I Hate Christmas People"!!!
Now tonight....
Gather you children together...
Make a couple bowls of popcorn....
Turn on the TV....
And watch...
Christmas Story

...
Just to set the record straight...
I don't think anyone hates Christmas... they hate what people have done to Christmas. Made Christmas a season of gluttonous consumerism. Trying to take sole ownership of the season for their own religion.
It's not Christmas trees or lights or presents... it's the grab for the Christmas Season and exclusion of anyone who isn't like minded... and the crass commercialism that seems only to cheapen the meaning by making it more about money, than those intangibles that fill the spirit. That's what people don't like... not Christmas itself... more of what Christmas has become.
...
So... I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, Speedy.

Jeanwah

Cosmo wrote:

SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:

Good Morning to the "I Hate Christmas People"!!!
Now tonight....
Gather you children together...
Make a couple bowls of popcorn....
Turn on the TV....
And watch...
Christmas Story

...
Just to set the record straight...
I don't think anyone hates Christmas... they hate what people have done to Christmas. Made Christmas a season of gluttonous consumerism. Trying to take sole ownership of the season for their own religion.
It's not Christmas trees or lights or presents... it's the grab for the Christmas Season and exclusion of anyone who isn't like minded... and the crass commercialism that seems only to cheapen the meaning by making it more about money, than those intangibles that fill the spirit. That's what people don't like... not Christmas itself... more of what Christmas has become.
...
So... I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, Speedy.

Thanks Cosmo. :thumbup: That's the sole reason I don't like it, and I don't like feeling obligated to buy anything, nor feeling obligated to give gifts, strictly because it's standard status quo of the holiday. When I want to give, it's from the heart, and usually a gift that's made. I feel the same way about diamonds as engagement rings. To measure one's love by the size of a rock is completely absurd.

At the same time, I just want to be a pain in the ass and question why society must participate in this commercial holiday. Why must I watch Christmas Story? I choose not to, and that's alright too.

Happy Solstice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXxRcXHI_tI

chadwick

Jeanwah wrote:

Thanks Cosmo. :thumbup: That's the sole reason I don't like it, and I don't like feeling obligated to buy anything, nor feeling obligated to give gifts, strictly because it's standard status quo of the holiday. When I want to give, it's from the heart, and usually a gift that's made. I feel the same way about diamonds as engagement rings. To measure one's love by the size of a rock is completely absurd.At the same time, I just want to be a pain in the ass and question why society must participate in this commercial holiday. Why must I watch Christmas Story? I choose not to, and that's alright too.

Happy Solstice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXxRcXHI_tI

please calm down a bit. if some lady has a huge diamond ring why give a shit? if a lady has a tiny diamond ring why give a damn? sure it isn't how you live your life, fine.

don't be bitter about christmas because you may only be able to spend frugally. let the wealthy toss money into the business end of christmas whilst you stay home and do whatever it is you and your family and friends do.

smoke a bit of herb? drink a few stiff ones? both? eat and be merry for christ sakes. stop the bitterness, worldly is a nice idea. and for everyone to mind to their own affairs.

Jeanwah

chadwick wrote:

Jeanwah wrote:

Thanks Cosmo. :thumbup: That's the sole reason I don't like it, and I don't like feeling obligated to buy anything, nor feeling obligated to give gifts, strictly because it's standard status quo of the holiday. When I want to give, it's from the heart, and usually a gift that's made. I feel the same way about diamonds as engagement rings. To measure one's love by the size of a rock is completely absurd.At the same time, I just want to be a pain in the ass and question why society must participate in this commercial holiday. Why must I watch Christmas Story? I choose not to, and that's alright too.

Happy Solstice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXxRcXHI_tI

please calm down a bit. if some lady has a huge diamond ring why give a shit? if a lady has a tiny diamond ring why give a damn? sure it isn't how you live your life, fine.

don't be bitter about christmas because you may only be able to spend frugally. let the wealthy toss money into the business end of christmas whilst you stay home and do whatever it is you and your family and friends do.

smoke a bit of herb? drink a few stiff ones? both? eat and be merry for christ sakes. stop the bitterness, worldly is a nice idea. and for everyone to mind to their own affairs.

And this is a perfect example of the status quo. Feels the need to flame anyone who thinks differently. Thanks for being that example Chadwick. :roll:

cincybearcat

Jeanwah wrote:

chadwick wrote:

Jeanwah wrote:

Thanks Cosmo. :thumbup: That's the sole reason I don't like it, and I don't like feeling obligated to buy anything, nor feeling obligated to give gifts, strictly because it's standard status quo of the holiday. When I want to give, it's from the heart, and usually a gift that's made. I feel the same way about diamonds as engagement rings. To measure one's love by the size of a rock is completely absurd.At the same time, I just want to be a pain in the ass and question why society must participate in this commercial holiday. Why must I watch Christmas Story? I choose not to, and that's alright too.

Happy Solstice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXxRcXHI_tI

please calm down a bit. if some lady has a huge diamond ring why give a shit? if a lady has a tiny diamond ring why give a damn? sure it isn't how you live your life, fine.

don't be bitter about christmas because you may only be able to spend frugally. let the wealthy toss money into the business end of christmas whilst you stay home and do whatever it is you and your family and friends do.

smoke a bit of herb? drink a few stiff ones? both? eat and be merry for christ sakes. stop the bitterness, worldly is a nice idea. and for everyone to mind to their own affairs.

And this is a perfect example of the status quo. Feels the need to flame anyone who thinks differently. Thanks for being that example Chadwick. :roll:

What do you think you did?