What's Christmas all about

[lectrolove]

 

Or, still smarter cookie, she knows and is just playing us a double-blind game to get more presents

 

 

At 12 it'll be this, for sure You're being had

[andyofborg]

To me (and I'm not religious) it's about giving and receiving presents and being with loved ones, looking out for the needy and having a good time, the religious part can do one for me.

 

except much of the examples you give are religeous

 

admit it, you are just a closet religousarian

[BHRemovals]

just a consumer frenzy, true message been lost.

[AmberLeaf]

just a consumer frenzy, true message been lost.

 

Which would be to get <removed> at every given opportunity?

 

I don't do Christmas.

Edited December 15, 2016 by nikki-red

[foxydebs]

Children do not need any more than this ^^^^^^ on Christmas Eve, they are excited enough already. What next ? ' The Day Before Christmas Eve

Boxes ' or ' Boxing Day Boxes ' ?

 

Glad its not just me who thinks like this i said similar on facebook and some of my friends thought i was the loopy one and said they had been doing the christmas eve boxes for years and still do stockings too. We would have had either or.

 

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££££££££££

 

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

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I thought that sounded rather nice too, (hot chocolate, a warm snuggly blanket and a Christmas film.) I also used to buy my kids new pyjamas (wrapped as a present they could open) to wear on Christmas eve, mainly to save me having to hunt through the ironing pile to find bottoms and tops that matched!

And they also had a few well worn Christmas books that they loved to read over and over throughout December.

 

I was lucky enough to be at home during my children's early years, so we did christmas cooking together and a few crafty things. But in general I think the Christmas Eve Box is unnecessary and will turn into just another marketing opportunity.

 

If you must have one, make your own.

 

We used to get new pyjamas they were a christmas present, not a christmas eve one. Whatever next heres a present because its boxing day or new year.

[RootsBooster]

To me (and I'm not religious) it's about giving and receiving presents and being with loved ones, looking out for the needy and having a good time, the religious part can do one for me.

 

except much of the examples you give are religeous

 

admit it, you are just a closet religousarian

 

Eh ?

[Anna B]

 

We used to get new pyjamas they were a christmas present, not a christmas eve one. Whatever next heres a present because its boxing day or new year.

 

It served a purpose as I said.

 

Kids begged to be allowed to open one present on Christmas Eve. I 'reluctantly' allowed myself to be persuaded, ('Well.... just one present, as long as you promise to go to bed, and go to sleep afterwards.') and discretely steered them towards the pyjama packages.

They were thrilled and got into their fresh clean (matching) pyjamas, and I then got a quiet night to get on with all the last minute Christmas preparations.

 

Everybody happy.

 

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Hello again. I see Yaweh has poked his head up for some more bashing again.

 

Christianity wasn't practised significantly in the UK until about 1400 years ago with the mission of Augustine.

This celebration, predates the fictional character Jesus of Nazareth by millennia.

So if it's been taken from Christianity, then it's only being stolen back so all's fair and such.

I suggest that if you don't like it, you can point out the Hedonists to the Christian authorities who will no doubt be inclined to declare them witches and have them burned alive so that Yaweh can enjoy their suffering.

This is of course before condemning them to an eternity of torture for failing to spend their lives begging him to do otherwise.

 

I know that. I never said a Pagan mid-winter festival didn't predate Christianity, it goes way back in time. There was also a mid-winter Roman festival called Saturnalia, which was probably celebrated in England, long before early Christians decided to tack on a Christian interpretation. Just good PR. Jesus wasn't born in December either. Apparently it's supposed he was born in the Spring - why, I have no idea. However, I don't think it really matters.

 

I don't like the way Christmas has become a huge consumerfest, but that's just me. Each to their own. But the rest of your post is just silly.

 

Can I ask you, purely as a matter of interest, what you do with religiously themed Christmas cards: Jesus in a manger, three kings on camels, etc.

Do you find them offensive, or do you accept them in the spirit they were intended? Serious question.

[Jeffers123]

Personally, I am always immensely excited about Christmas due to the fact that it offers an opportunity to spend quality time with my family. While there are the inevitable issues relating to consumerism, and the strains it places upon individuals, it is possible to avoid the perils through budgeting carefully and showing restraint.

 

In recent years we have set limits on the amount that we spend on each other. I have started doing the majority of my shopping online and I find that this helps me to be more regimental in terms of the amounts that I spend. I used to find that I would spend excessive amounts buying Christmas presents for men when traipsing around shopping centres but have managed to get it well under control, thanks to opting to go online here http://www.menkind.co.uk/christmas-gifts

 

I hope that you all have a very merry Christmas with your loved ones.

 

Jeff

[top4718]

I quite enjoy the Christmas break as its a holiday that you tend to spend at home rather than the typical summer holiday spent away. I like the break from work as its a proper close down for me with no interruptions (well almost none). Great to spend time with family and I really enjoy our Christmas day gathering.

 

Not too keen on the now huge build up that seems to commence after Bonfire night, attention seekers putting up trees/decorations way too early and the over commercialism makes the whole thing seem an anti climax after Boxing Day is done and dusted.

 

Having said that Merry Christmas to all.

[Anna B]

I liked this.

 

'Christmas; At the coldest time of the year, a chance to gather together in a warm place, with warm hearts.'