Xmas is just a few days away. I have most of my Xmas shopping done, but still more to go. Thanks to Amazon and my free 2 day shipping (which is usually only 1) I haven't had to brave the crowds much. Every year I say the same thing, "Why do we even do Christmas?" Why do we set up a pine tree with electric strings of lights, why do we buy gifts, why do we go into debt, why do we give family and friends things they don't need but just might use (who knows?). I'm not religious whatsoever, nor do I believe in God or Jesus or whatever, so Xmas to me is just the made up tree and lights holiday. Which oddly enough, that is exactly what it seems like it is to religious people too. I would love to turn it into a day where I get together with my family, eat, do charity work of some kind - the end. Gifts and going into debt has nothing to do with religion, in fact from what I know of religion it is far from it. But anyway, once again this year, I don't want to be a downer and I want to give as much as I am receiving so I have spent plenty of money already on things people don't need. Don't get me wrong, I love giving, I love new things - who doesn't. It just seems like there are more important things out there. When I'm asked what I want, I always say "Nothing, but I know you won't accept that answer, so buy me clothes, anyone can use clothes."
Maybe when we have kids, we can start a new tradition. One that doesn't put you in debt and make you feel insufficient.
Again, don't get me wrong, I love Xmas just as much as the next person - but it is just out of control. I'd be happy just being happy, having a meal and watching a movie with my family.
3 comments:
very well said. too much expectations are put what or even if you give. and the whole purpose has been lost.
I know that it is the end of Christmas day at this point, but I'm just getting to blogs. For Christians, Christmas is a lot about the birth of baby Jesus (I know that you know that... I'm going to give you a speech) but it's also a lot about Family. I know you are nonreligious, and that's fine. So, leaving all religion out of it, you could just focus on your family. Kind of like you said, we all love giving (and getting!), but that's not what it's all about. If you give try to think of it as something you are doing to show your love. Make a gift (you rock at making things!), or give something that is really meaningful. Those are always the best gifts, and don't usually cost so much.
No matter what, I hope that you had a great Christmas with whomever you were able to spend it with! :)
Religious no but in LOVE yes... with many things and to me God is LOVE simple as that. I think with all the lack of caring about the world and our bodies that need caring we fill the void with things that don't matter... plastic, harmful food and worthless things. Family does matter and tradition is the best thing in the world for families as far as I see it :) The great thing I realize after being a mom is we get to create our own family traditions and we don't have to follow the poor traditions of others cheers to 2012!
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