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!!!
Take me piece by piece..... Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
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).
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
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.
live and let live...unless it violates the pearligious doctrine.
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).
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.
Allen Fieldhouse, home of the 2008 NCAA men's Basketball Champions! Go Jayhawks!
Hail, Hail!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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:
all he's saying, I think, is why let how others celebrate or bastardize a holiday bother you? no one is forcing you to spend thousands on christmas. no one is forcing you to go out on boxing day and buy a big screen tv at "a fraction of the retail price" and wait in line for 8 hours for it.
but letting other people ruin something FOR you is kind of silly, isn't it? if the commericialization end of it is the only reason you have no interest in it, that's kinda like hating hamburgers just because of McDonald's.
Gimli 1993
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
The Act of Kindness that is sweeping the country is so cool.
Anonymous people going into stores and paying for all the layaway gifts for families
that are having trouble paying for their kids toys. Or buying gift cards and giving them
out anonymously to those who have become unemployed this year.
They want nothing in return, not even a thank you
The best part of Christmas is generosity ...
Christmas is a state of mind that lives in the heart
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:
all he's saying, I think, is why let how others celebrate or bastardize a holiday bother you? no one is forcing you to spend thousands on christmas. no one is forcing you to go out on boxing day and buy a big screen tv at "a fraction of the retail price" and wait in line for 8 hours for it.
but letting other people ruin something FOR you is kind of silly, isn't it? if the commericialization end of it is the only reason you have no interest in it, that's kinda like hating hamburgers just because of McDonald's.
Ok, but it's not the only reason. I have other more personal reasons, as well as reasons simply for questioning why people feel the need to worship the day, rather than worship every day. I celebrate every day, therefore I fail to see why the need to focus on one day makes any sort if difference. You do that sort of thing when you nearly lose your life and gain a completely different perspective.
Here's another reason why I dislike Christmas, especially this year. My husband's aunt passed a week ago from cancer. We got word this morning that her husband, my uncle by marriage, passed last night from another type of cancer. I lost an aunt last month from an aneurysm. The list goes on.
Focusing on gifts and one another one time of the year doesn't make any sense to me. Meanwhile, one week after Christmas, the rest of the world looks away from those who still need help, who only received gratitude on Christmas. The majority feels good they gave to those in need on Christmas, but forget about them when it's not Christmas. This is why I question it all.
It's not enough to celebrate one day of the year. That gratitude should be year-round.
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.
This is a great post, you're teaching your kids to be empathetic and to give. That's golden.
Ok, but it's not the only reason. I have other more personal reasons, as well as reasons simply for questioning why people feel the need to worship the day, rather than worship every day. I celebrate every day, therefore I fail to see why the need to focus on one day makes any sort if difference. You do that sort of thing when you nearly lose your life and gain a completely different perspective.
Here's another reason why I dislike Christmas, especially this year. My husband's aunt passed a week ago from cancer. We got word this morning that her husband, my uncle by marriage, passed last night from another type of cancer. I lost an aunt last month from an aneurysm. The list goes on.
Focusing on gifts and one another one time of the year doesn't make any sense to me. Meanwhile, one week after Christmas, the rest of the world looks away from those who still need help, who only received gratitude on Christmas. The majority feels good they gave to those in need on Christmas, but forget about them when it's not Christmas. This is why I question it all.
It's not enough to celebrate one day of the year. That gratitude should be year-round.
I totally get what you are saying. But for a lot of people, this time of year is a great distraction from the ills of the world or their own lives. People die, that absolutely sucks. Especially around this time of year. This afternoon at work, I was in a great fucking mood, then we all got an email that a co worker's 2 year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia a week ago. And tehy also have a 4 month old daughter that they now have to leave with relatives, as the hospital is out of town, and they are basically living at Ronald McDonald House right now (big coincidence about the McDonald's thing-I really didn't know until this afternoon). I feel so sad for them right now. I can't imagine the pain.
there are MANY people that give all year round, my wife and myself included. Do we give as much as we should? probably not. but by your stance here, we shouldn't even celebrate birthdays. christmas is what you make of it; time to relax, or time with family, to eat a giant meal, to help someone in need, to watch movies and do nothing at all.
there's nothing wrong with celebrating a day, a minute, or a week if you wish. there's also nothing wrong with NOT celebrating it, or celebrating it as a normal day, as you said. ignore the flyers and the bullshit commercials. it's all nonsense white noise. but not everyone who celebrates christmas doesn't celebrate life all year round.
just a thought.
Gimli 1993
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
I've hated it the past 3 years because of family issues.
This day of the year reminds me that my sisters are not on speaking terms, my sister hates me and her and her husband are just fake with me, and my mum is a miserable person who is disappointed in me because I do not go Church on Christmas day, so there is always tension here.
I wish I could move out now so I don't have to deal with this shit.
Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
I've hated it the past 3 years because of family issues.
This day of the year reminds me that my sisters are not on speaking terms, my sister hates me and her and her husband are just fake with me, and my mum is a miserable person who is disappointed in me because I do not go Church on Christmas day, so there is always tension here.
I wish I could move out now so I don't have to deal with this shit.
it's unfortunate that the times that bring us closer together can also be the ones that show the divisions in the family just as much.
have a drink and have some fun on your own terms. peace thoughts.
Gimli 1993
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
I've hated it the past 3 years because of family issues.
This day of the year reminds me that my sisters are not on speaking terms, my sister hates me and her and her husband are just fake with me, and my mum is a miserable person who is disappointed in me because I do not go Church on Christmas day, so there is always tension here.
I wish I could move out now so I don't have to deal with this shit.
oh, and I just dropped my wife and daughters off at church. I'm on the internet, blasting The Offsprings' "Ignition", and enjoying a Crown and Coke.
Gimli 1993
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
I've hated it the past 3 years because of family issues.
This day of the year reminds me that my sisters are not on speaking terms, my sister hates me and her and her husband are just fake with me, and my mum is a miserable person who is disappointed in me because I do not go Church on Christmas day, so there is always tension here.
I wish I could move out now so I don't have to deal with this shit.
it's unfortunate that the times that bring us closer together can also be the ones that show the divisions in the family just as much.
have a drink and have some fun on your own terms. peace thoughts.
I struggled out of bed this morning, a family argument last night, shit sleep, anxiety today, don't want to face today.
I haven't even unwrapped my present (do not know why they buy me gifts if they hate me).
Peace.
Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
I've hated it the past 3 years because of family issues.
This day of the year reminds me that my sisters are not on speaking terms, my sister hates me and her and her husband are just fake with me, and my mum is a miserable person who is disappointed in me because I do not go Church on Christmas day, so there is always tension here.
I wish I could move out now so I don't have to deal with this shit.
oh, and I just dropped my wife and daughters off at church. I'm on the internet, blasting The Offsprings' "Ignition", and enjoying a Crown and Coke.
I might blast a CD later on when my parents go to Church.
Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
I struggled out of bed this morning, a family argument last night, shit sleep, anxiety today, don't want to face today.
I haven't even unwrapped my present (do not know why they buy me gifts if they hate me).
Peace.
it's way more likely that they hate themselves or their current life situation rather than hating you. I know it's easier said than done, but it's out of your control how other people feel about you. you can only control how you feel about you.
if they hated you, you wouldn't get any gifts at all. so sorry this is a rough time of year for you.
Gimli 1993
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
I struggled out of bed this morning, a family argument last night, shit sleep, anxiety today, don't want to face today.
I haven't even unwrapped my present (do not know why they buy me gifts if they hate me).
Peace.
it's way more likely that they hate themselves or their current life situation rather than hating you. I know it's easier said than done, but it's out of your control how other people feel about you. you can only control how you feel about you.
if they hated you, you wouldn't get any gifts at all. so sorry this is a rough time of year for you.
They did the same last year then did not invite me to my nephews christening, we never had an argument.
Gets me scratching my head.
I want to swap families!
Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
They did the same last year then did not invite me to my nephews christening, we never had an argument.
Gets me scratching my head.
I want to swap families!
weird. have you tried asking them about it in a non-confrontational way?
Gimli 1993
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
They did the same last year then did not invite me to my nephews christening, we never had an argument.
Gets me scratching my head.
I want to swap families!
weird. have you tried asking them about it in a non-confrontational way?
Nah, we avoid it. We should but then again that would just inflame things and most likely start a new argument.
Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
Figured I would give you "I hate Christmas" people an early start this year.
fa la la la la..
la la la la
Mmm-mm. Not before Thanksgiving! :nono:
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
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Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
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).
Hail, Hail!!!
You too. Have a safe, wonderful time.
Now tonight....
Gather you children together...
Make a couple bowls of popcorn....
Turn on the TV....
And watch...
Christmas Story
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
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.
Hail, Hail!!!
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.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
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?
Nice post. :thumbup:
all he's saying, I think, is why let how others celebrate or bastardize a holiday bother you? no one is forcing you to spend thousands on christmas. no one is forcing you to go out on boxing day and buy a big screen tv at "a fraction of the retail price" and wait in line for 8 hours for it.
but letting other people ruin something FOR you is kind of silly, isn't it? if the commericialization end of it is the only reason you have no interest in it, that's kinda like hating hamburgers just because of McDonald's.
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Anonymous people going into stores and paying for all the layaway gifts for families
that are having trouble paying for their kids toys. Or buying gift cards and giving them
out anonymously to those who have become unemployed this year.
They want nothing in return, not even a thank you
The best part of Christmas is generosity ...
Christmas is a state of mind that lives in the heart
in my opinion
Ok, but it's not the only reason. I have other more personal reasons, as well as reasons simply for questioning why people feel the need to worship the day, rather than worship every day. I celebrate every day, therefore I fail to see why the need to focus on one day makes any sort if difference. You do that sort of thing when you nearly lose your life and gain a completely different perspective.
Here's another reason why I dislike Christmas, especially this year. My husband's aunt passed a week ago from cancer. We got word this morning that her husband, my uncle by marriage, passed last night from another type of cancer. I lost an aunt last month from an aneurysm. The list goes on.
Focusing on gifts and one another one time of the year doesn't make any sense to me. Meanwhile, one week after Christmas, the rest of the world looks away from those who still need help, who only received gratitude on Christmas. The majority feels good they gave to those in need on Christmas, but forget about them when it's not Christmas. This is why I question it all.
It's not enough to celebrate one day of the year. That gratitude should be year-round.
This is a great post, you're teaching your kids to be empathetic and to give. That's golden.
i want jeanwah to smile and laugh a lot this christmas, that's all.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
I totally get what you are saying. But for a lot of people, this time of year is a great distraction from the ills of the world or their own lives. People die, that absolutely sucks. Especially around this time of year. This afternoon at work, I was in a great fucking mood, then we all got an email that a co worker's 2 year old daughter was diagnosed with leukemia a week ago. And tehy also have a 4 month old daughter that they now have to leave with relatives, as the hospital is out of town, and they are basically living at Ronald McDonald House right now (big coincidence about the McDonald's thing-I really didn't know until this afternoon). I feel so sad for them right now. I can't imagine the pain.
there are MANY people that give all year round, my wife and myself included. Do we give as much as we should? probably not. but by your stance here, we shouldn't even celebrate birthdays. christmas is what you make of it; time to relax, or time with family, to eat a giant meal, to help someone in need, to watch movies and do nothing at all.
there's nothing wrong with celebrating a day, a minute, or a week if you wish. there's also nothing wrong with NOT celebrating it, or celebrating it as a normal day, as you said. ignore the flyers and the bullshit commercials. it's all nonsense white noise. but not everyone who celebrates christmas doesn't celebrate life all year round.
just a thought.
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Peace everyone. Let me sleep.
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This day of the year reminds me that my sisters are not on speaking terms, my sister hates me and her and her husband are just fake with me, and my mum is a miserable person who is disappointed in me because I do not go Church on Christmas day, so there is always tension here.
I wish I could move out now so I don't have to deal with this shit.
it's unfortunate that the times that bring us closer together can also be the ones that show the divisions in the family just as much.
have a drink and have some fun on your own terms. peace thoughts.
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oh, and I just dropped my wife and daughters off at church. I'm on the internet, blasting The Offsprings' "Ignition", and enjoying a Crown and Coke.
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I struggled out of bed this morning, a family argument last night, shit sleep, anxiety today, don't want to face today.
I haven't even unwrapped my present (do not know why they buy me gifts if they hate me).
Peace.
I might blast a CD later on when my parents go to Church.
it's way more likely that they hate themselves or their current life situation rather than hating you. I know it's easier said than done, but it's out of your control how other people feel about you. you can only control how you feel about you.
if they hated you, you wouldn't get any gifts at all. so sorry this is a rough time of year for you.
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They did the same last year then did not invite me to my nephews christening, we never had an argument.
Gets me scratching my head.
I want to swap families!
weird. have you tried asking them about it in a non-confrontational way?
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Nah, we avoid it. We should but then again that would just inflame things and most likely start a new argument.
fa la la la la..
la la la la
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
Mmm-mm. Not before Thanksgiving! :nono: