RootsBooster Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Think a large part of that is people just arent religious any more and its been replaced by consumerism. I'm an atheist and I love Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosxuk Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 For me, I'd really prefer not to receive any presents, and do without the fuss of buying for everyone. So long as all my family and friends are happy though; and that's the thing, would they be happy without receiving a gift? Simple - make something for them. Doesn't need to be expensive, time consuming or complicated, just something you've put a little bit of your own time into making and unless your friends / family are complete capitalist slaves, I'm sure they'll be more than happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Think a large part of that is people just arent religious any more and its been replaced by consumerism. I think you're probably right. Maybe we should just revert to the pagan midwinter celebration of feasting with family and friends to brighten up the long dark winter. Personally, I think adults should give the money that would be spent on (useless) presents to charity. And kids shouldn't expect so much. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CottonTop Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I have no real fondness for Christmas and haven't since I was a child. If it were up to me I wouldn't celebrate it at all but we have 2 kids, one who still believes in Santa Claus so its fairly mandatory. As luck would have it, my girls will be with their Dad most of Christmas this year so I only have to deal with the decorations littering my house. Can't wait for it to be over already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikomi Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Christmas is for Kids, and those of us who have'nt grown up yet .Enjoy time with your family it does'nt last that long . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepburn2 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I love Christmas, the atmosphere, making cards and presents. I don't like the commercialisation of it, but spending time with my family, playing silly games, eating so much that you have to undo your top button is the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 What don't I like about Christmas? The music, By the time I've been told about Rudolph eight thousand times I've had enough. TV, Frosty the gd snowman, It's a wonderful life, A Christmas Carol. We get normal programming after 9PM, old shows not worth the trouble and warning that they may be too adult for your little ones. I don't have any little ones, my ex little ones have their own little ones who can watch whatever they want but not in my house. Apart from that I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altus Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 What don't I like about Christmas? The music, By the time I've been told about Rudolph eight thousand times I've had enough. TV, Frosty the gd snowman, It's a wonderful life, A Christmas Carol. Maybe will cheer you up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buck Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Maybe will cheer you up. That's brilliant!!! Thanks a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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