chrismas: Celebration or time to make money?

*Ectoruss* · Dec 04, 2004, 03:37 PM

Everyone, Here is my 100th shout over the new AO.

did some of you realize that the holyday are not what they was.
I mean, In a time not this far, familly where living the chrismas time with familly member, Having great time of peace, playing with childrens in the snow (Where there is Snow), ETC.

Now all we think is, making gift(so we rush into the market center ), give gift to child( cause they shout at us to have them), are bored (cause chrismas tv/radio pub start the day after halloween).

Because of that, holy day don't mean anything to me now. Am I the only one.

*SenseiGohan* · Dec 05, 2004, 03:34 AM

Well christmas is always going to be a time to make cash hey thats just how it is, i don't think it will ever change much but as long as u knwo the meaning to christmas then thats all good i think.

*andiishere* · Dec 05, 2004, 10:27 AM

christmas is what you make it out to be if yu are like me, a christain *by no means a prefect one!!!* you will be spending time at church on christmass day... with freinds and the (church) family....

my familys christmass is not all about presents, we do spend time together (around the TV and opening the gifts we have recived) and i do enjoy giving them gifts it makes me and my familty happy...

christmas is different to every one. some see it as a comercialistic money fest and others as a holy day! its all perspective..

*Ectoruss* · Dec 05, 2004, 10:43 AM

I envy you, andiishere I miis the time my family was doing the same as your. I hope you all going to do this for a long time again....

*Dark.* · Dec 05, 2004, 02:16 PM

True, I get money for X-mas, but that's not the reason I like it. There's ususally snow on the ground, no school or other pressures for a couple weeks, and I get to hang out w/ the family.

Moneys just a side benefit.

Besides, not everyone celebrates Christmas religiously, some, like me, like X-mas cuz you get a break to spent more time w/ family And friends. Then there's New Year's

Miroku4444 · Dec 05, 2004, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ectoruss

Everyone, Here is my 100th shout over the new AO.

did some of you realize that the holyday are not what they was.
I mean, In a time not this far, familly where living the chrismas time with familly member, Having great time of peace, playing with childrens in the snow (Where there is Snow), ETC.

Now all we think is, making gift(so we rush into the market center ), give gift to child( cause they shout at us to have them), are bored (cause chrismas tv/radio pub start the day after halloween).

Because of that, holy day don't mean anything to me now. Am I the only one.

I agree that is true in the majority of ppl. I think there are a few familys that like christmas not for the stuff they get, but for the joy and happiness it brings..

*Hikari Sakurai* · Dec 06, 2004, 02:32 AM

Coming from the perspective of one who works in the retail industy at Christmas, who is drilled by her bosses daily to "sell sell sell" I can safely say that Christmas is no longer much of a celebration, more so a time to make money.
It's like that everywhere now a days. Like in Japan for instance, 1% of the population is Christan, yet Christmas is still "kind of" celebrated, since it falls right when workers get their December bonus. Stores promote gift giving... of course.
I've almost completly lost the true Christmas spirit by working in retail for four Christmas' now. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels like that.
I really need to get out of retail before I turn into a scrooge.

Anyway, for me, besides my job, Christmas is about my family and friends.... getting all together for an Aussie summer Christmas day.
For one who isn't religious, Christmas is all about celebrating the day with family and friends.

*narrator* · Dec 09, 2004, 09:58 AM

I admit that more emphasis has been put on objects and money during christmas nowadays from companies and stores etc. But I just kinda have a way of blocking out that fact and just enjoying the holidays, it is a great time to enjoy with loved ones. I hate to rip-off Lisa Simpson but i agree with her in saying that the commercialization of christmas is a mixed blessing at best.

Dec 04, 2004, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ectoruss あなた& Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Québec, Canada, North America, Earth, Solar system, ... ! >_< Posts: 622 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	chrismas: Celebration or time to make money? Everyone, Here is my 100th shout over the new AO. did some of you realize that the holyday are not what they was. I mean, In a time not this far, familly where living the chrismas time with familly member, Having great time of peace, playing with childrens in the snow (Where there is Snow), ETC. Now all we think is, making gift(so we rush into the market center ), give gift to child( cause they shout at us to have them), are bored (cause chrismas tv/radio pub start the day after halloween). Because of that, holy day don't mean anything to me now. Am I the only one. __________________ Coming soon.........
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SenseiGohan AO Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Durban South Africa Posts: 285 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well christmas is always going to be a time to make cash hey thats just how it is, i don't think it will ever change much but as long as u knwo the meaning to christmas then thats all good i think. __________________ ~Journal~Atlantis~My Gallery~
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andiishere Newbie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: isle of wight (England) Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	christmas is what you make it out to be if yu are like me, a christain by no means a prefect one!!! you will be spending time at church on christmass day... with freinds and the (church) family.... my familys christmass is not all about presents, we do spend time together (around the TV and opening the gifts we have recived) and i do enjoy giving them gifts it makes me and my familty happy... christmas is different to every one. some see it as a comercialistic money fest and others as a holy day! its all perspective..
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Ectoruss あなた& Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Québec, Canada, North America, Earth, Solar system, ... ! >_< Posts: 622 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I envy you, andiishere I miis the time my family was doing the same as your. I hope you all going to do this for a long time again.... __________________ Coming soon.........
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Dark. This is Absolution Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: U.S. Posts: 2,019 Thanks: 8 Thanked 41 Times in 37 Posts	True, I get money for X-mas, but that's not the reason I like it. There's ususally snow on the ground, no school or other pressures for a couple weeks, and I get to hang out w/ the family. Moneys just a side benefit. Besides, not everyone celebrates Christmas religiously, some, like me, like X-mas cuz you get a break to spent more time w/ family And friends. Then there's New Year's __________________ Last edited by Dark.; Dec 05, 2004 at 02:18 PM.
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Hikari Sakurai Fangirl Missing in Action Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In Bisshie Hades Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Coming from the perspective of one who works in the retail industy at Christmas, who is drilled by her bosses daily to "sell sell sell" I can safely say that Christmas is no longer much of a celebration, more so a time to make money. It's like that everywhere now a days. Like in Japan for instance, 1% of the population is Christan, yet Christmas is still "kind of" celebrated, since it falls right when workers get their December bonus. Stores promote gift giving... of course. I've almost completly lost the true Christmas spirit by working in retail for four Christmas' now. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels like that. I really need to get out of retail before I turn into a scrooge. Anyway, for me, besides my job, Christmas is about my family and friends.... getting all together for an Aussie summer Christmas day. For one who isn't religious, Christmas is all about celebrating the day with family and friends. __________________ Leader of the Fangirl Conspiracy Because teasing boys is so much fun. [ Minitokyo\| Doki Doki \| My AO Gallery \| Request a Siggy ] "Bisshies make Hikari happy"
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narrator Self Banned and Loving it Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Check the cellar.... Posts: 1,990 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I admit that more emphasis has been put on objects and money during christmas nowadays from companies and stores etc. But I just kinda have a way of blocking out that fact and just enjoying the holidays, it is a great time to enjoy with loved ones. I hate to rip-off Lisa Simpson but i agree with her in saying that the commercialization of christmas is a mixed blessing at best. __________________
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