Waldo Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Probably hate is too strong a word. I have a general dislike of conforming to certain social conventions (like Christmas). After all, I didn't invent Christmas, it was never my idea to begin with, and I think it's pretty dumb and unnatural (and is clearly perpetuated by certain elements within society, who stand to gain financially from the charade). I probably sound like a sour poop or something, I don't feel I am, but it's fine if I come across that way. So long as I'm being genuine and authentic. The thing to do of course, is to hijack Christmas, make it in to something you want it to be, something that comes from your own heart, rather than some dry crusty social convention that is foisted upon you. What are the ways in which you make Christmas your own? Perhaps you don't celebrate it on religious grounds? I especially dislike buying stupid stuff for people that the probably do not want or need, it's like I'm not buying a genuine gift, am simply fulfilling my end of some social contract that I never signed in the first place. Can anyone relate to any of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Clowning Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Its should be called Capitalism Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I like Christmas, bloody love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 Christmas is like Marmite then?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoGo_dancer Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I know where you're coming from. I do like the festive atmosphere, the carols, decorations and more importantly, time off work....but last year me and my Husband went away for xmas and it was great, no trawling the shops buying carefully thought out gifts for people who don't appreciate it, no arguments about where to spend xmas day, no listening to tales of who spent the most on their kids & grandkids...I really wish we were going away again this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vague_Boy Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I'm not too keen on the fact that there's no way of avoiding it, plus the mandatory "fun" element feels a bit too oppressive. Not having a TV is a big boon at this time of year, I escape all the remorseless commercials and other ancillary brainwashing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 The commercial side of it is becoming pretty appalling. Growing up we used to get one collective present (one year it would be a console, the next a a big lego set, a weekend at Center Parcs, a BMX for me and my two brothers etc.) as a family every Sinterklaas (The original Dutch christmas you could argue) and then we would all get together for dinner at Christmas, usually with the big family. It meant something because it was about getting together. But increasingly the whole thing is being spoiled by commercialism, I just hate that you get reminded it is nearly christmas in... September. Not to mention the endless commercials enticing you to spend money on stuff you will probably never use again. Due to my write-up this is the first year me and my wife are not doing anything this christmas, I won't miss it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggletail Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I wasn't that bothered about Christmas until I became a Dad, after that it was fun all the way (albeit expensive fun) About ten minutes ago we put them to bed making up their own (slightly rude) words to the tune of Jingle Bells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccit Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 You are not on your own Waldo. The thing to do is just put the whole thing at the back of your mind (if you can). Do what you want over the festive season and take no notice of any thoughts of the need to conform. I agree with the poster who has no television - I just have it on for selected programmes only and then tend to record them. Christmas has been taken over by commercialism and it is well known that it can cause a great deal of stress. Roll on 1st January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloke Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 You are not on your own Waldo. The thing to do is just put the whole thing at the back of your mind (if you can). Do what you want over the festive season and take no notice of any thoughts of the need to conform. I agree with the poster who has no television - I just have it on for selected programmes only and then tend to record them. Christmas has been taken over by commercialism and it is well known that it can cause a great deal of stress. Roll on 1st January. Ah! Looking forward to the new year sales then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.