An assortment of my thoughts, feelings, ideas, and poor attempts at humor, all rolled into one easily digestable package.
I Don't Like Christmas
Posted 12-05-2009 at 09:59 PM by Odiefrom
I haven't posted in a while, and the first thing I say is, "I Don't Like Christmas." I do like some parts, like the families and friends coming together, giving gifts, and good meals. But I really dislike the rest.
Like how people go crazy on buying hundreds of dollars of gifts for each person. Why must you give that much? Me personally, I'd be happy with one book in total. But somepeople find happiness in giving a lot, so to each their own.
Why must we not give gifts when we want? Why do gifts have to be given on designated days, like Christmas, birthdays, and the such? Giving with a gracious heart means always giving, not giving a lot on one day.
When it's Christmas, prices on common gift items go up. But they don't do it all it once, they make it gradual so you won't notice. For example, I have a cousin for whom I bought a Lego set (those building bricks). If I bought it 2 months ago, it would have been $30 USD. But since I bought it now, it was $50 USD. That makes me mad.
Why is it that beggers seem to think that saying "it's the holidays" will get them more money? I usually give some money to beggers, but not when they say that.
Christmas is beautiful when it is simple. Let it be simple, and I PROMISE you it will be better.
Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Years!
Like how people go crazy on buying hundreds of dollars of gifts for each person. Why must you give that much? Me personally, I'd be happy with one book in total. But somepeople find happiness in giving a lot, so to each their own.
Why must we not give gifts when we want? Why do gifts have to be given on designated days, like Christmas, birthdays, and the such? Giving with a gracious heart means always giving, not giving a lot on one day.
When it's Christmas, prices on common gift items go up. But they don't do it all it once, they make it gradual so you won't notice. For example, I have a cousin for whom I bought a Lego set (those building bricks). If I bought it 2 months ago, it would have been $30 USD. But since I bought it now, it was $50 USD. That makes me mad.
Why is it that beggers seem to think that saying "it's the holidays" will get them more money? I usually give some money to beggers, but not when they say that.
Christmas is beautiful when it is simple. Let it be simple, and I PROMISE you it will be better.
Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Years!
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I agree, I am happy when the only thing on my list is given.
A simple Christmas would be better. Just one gift to each person you are going to give gifts to, and pretty soon all of those people have 3 or 5 gifts a piece. So, you are still getting some more gifts but obviously not 34 or something.
Simple=Easier=Better
Its simple, and a Merry Christmas to you too!!
And a happy new year
Posted 12-05-2009 at 11:05 PM by LittleRayRay 
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Technically, Christmas shouldn't be about buying people gifts. It should be about celebrating our Lord's birthday.Posted 12-06-2009 at 05:07 AM by lokelake
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Posted 12-06-2009 at 05:09 AM by Slenderman - Doctor
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Agreed Marvin.Quote:Originally Posted by Marvin
Agreed.Posted 12-06-2009 at 05:24 AM by Night-1991
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While I agree that the focus of the holiday should be focused on the religious aspect, that would be another whole can of worms to deal with.Posted 12-06-2009 at 07:13 AM by Odiefrom
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Oh my gosh, Marvin is punching himself in the face!
Posted 12-06-2009 at 08:51 AM by lokelake
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*laughs*
But, seriously, no
Posted 12-06-2009 at 08:52 AM by Slenderman - Doctor
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Not really. Christmas is still Christmas. Remember, the only reason why basically everyone does gifts, was because a long time ago, someone give poor (I think) kids toys on Christmas. So, it naturally just became a custom to all.Quote:Originally Posted by Odiefrom
focused on the religious aspect, that would be another whole can of worms to deal with.
While me and my family also does it, me and my siblings just about out grew getting presents on Christmas.Posted 12-06-2009 at 09:08 AM by lokelake
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That isn't the only reason people give gifts, it's the only reason religious people give gifts.Quote:Originally Posted by lokelake
Not really. Christmas is still Christmas. Remember, the only reason why basically everyone does gifts, was because a long time ago, someone give poor (I think) kids toys on Christmas. So, it naturally just became a custom to all.Posted 12-06-2009 at 09:31 AM by Trixie
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What religion does/did it?Quote:Originally Posted by Trixie
That isn't the only reason people give gifts, it's the only reason religious people give gifts.
Posted 12-06-2009 at 10:01 AM by lokelake
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I doubt everyone gives gifts because of that as I've never even heard of your vague description of why gifts are given.
Posted 12-06-2009 at 10:23 AM by Trixie
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Christmas is and never really has been about somerandom kid getting born in a barn. Its always been a festival one way or the other, Christians just did their usual thing of barging in and trying to take over, luckily Coke saved us from them!
I love Christmas/Xmas/Cokesmas/Drinkandeatyourselfsillysmas I HATE December. I HATE getting asked ooo have you done your christmas shopping yet (in the first 2 weeks of December) I HATE the stress people put themselves under for Christmas I HATE constantly being hit in the face by OMG CHRISTMAS IS COMING etc etc.
What other culture spends 5 or 6 weeks preparing for a 3 day festival that is celebrated in small groups within the home?Posted 12-06-2009 at 10:54 AM by Dice7
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*throws Coke can at Dice7*
Ey!
Deep breaths
Posted 12-06-2009 at 10:56 AM by Slenderman - Doctor
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Wasn't Christmas a Pegan festival?. But Christians wiped them out and made it THEIRS. To be honest...Christianity stole everything. Pegan, Wicca, were the originals in my eyes.Quote:Originally Posted by Dice7
Christmas is and never really has been about somerandom kid getting born in a barn. Its always been a festival one way or the other, Christians just did their usual thing of barging in and trying to take over, luckily Coke saved us from them!
I love Christmas/Xmas/Cokesmas/Drinkandeatyourselfsillysmas I HATE December. I HATE getting asked ooo have you done your christmas shopping yet (in the first 2 weeks of December) I HATE the stress people put themselves under for Christmas I HATE constantly being hit in the face by OMG CHRISTMAS IS COMING etc etc.
What other culture spends 5 or 6 weeks preparing for a 3 day festival that is celebrated in small groups within the home?Posted 12-06-2009 at 11:32 AM by Night-1991
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Uhm. Christmas is Christs b-day. The 3 old people came and gave gifts to little Christ. I think that's where it came from.. lol
Posted 12-06-2009 at 01:42 PM by LittleRayRay
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The three wise men. They brought myrr and gold and frankincense.Quote:Originally Posted by LittleRayRay
Uhm. Christmas is Christs b-day. The 3 old people came and gave gifts to little Christ. I think that's where it came from.. lol
Posted 12-06-2009 at 02:12 PM by Trixie
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Still though...the ORIGINAL Route was the Pagens
Posted 12-06-2009 at 03:06 PM by Night-1991
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It was indeed of Pagan origin- the feast of the son of Isis.
As an aside- there is NO evidence that jesus was born on December 25th, and he was according to historical record about two years old when the three Magi visited.Posted 12-06-2009 at 03:23 PM by Jacques
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I'm pretty sure Jesus was born in the summer
Posted 12-06-2009 at 04:27 PM by Dice7
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I'm pretty sure he wasn't born at all!. Just some random story made up by bored people.
Posted 12-06-2009 at 08:40 PM by Night-1991
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You don't know that as fact. Imagine if it were true, you shouldn't be so quick to shoot things down.Quote:Originally Posted by Night-1991
I'm pretty sure he wasn't born at all!. Just some random story made up by bored people.
Posted 12-07-2009 at 02:17 AM by Trixie
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It's my views. Loke and everyone else has the right to express views on Religion just as much as i do.Quote:Originally Posted by Trixie
You don't know that as fact. Imagine if it was true, you shouldn't be so quick to shoot things down.
Posted 12-07-2009 at 03:26 AM by Night-1991
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Surely it being true would make it even more reasonable for him to say it? If jesus has never been born then the whole of the new testament is less factual than a Dan Brown novel... re-written to include characters from Harry Potter... set in Middle Earth (ok, maybe more factual than that... but not by much)Quote:Originally Posted by Trixie
You don't know that as fact. Imagine if it were true, you shouldn't be so quick to shoot things down.
Posted 12-07-2009 at 11:38 AM by Jacques
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By 'another whole can of worms', I didn't intend to mean to have a holy war here, I just meant that religion would end up being more fuel for my rant. But after reading all these comments, I have some things to point out, some very similar to those above. And while I don't want to exclude anyone due to religion, it is a part of this holiday.
>We don't know when Christ was born. Not a clue. The best estimates are actually in early September. December was chosen just for the fun of it, a 'why not' decision. How can you support a 'why not' based holiday?
>Yes it is good to remember the day God gave us Jesus the Christ. He gave the ultimate gift, so we show his love through buying gifts for others. While we can do it extra on this day, we are called to show his love daily. It would hypocritical then to 'turn on and off' love like a light.
>The 'old men' are actually wise men or sages. Everyone assumes that they were there right when Jesus was born from the thousands of nativity scenes out there. Actually, Jesus was over three years old when they showed up. Just an example of how this holiday skews religion.
People assume that this holiday, Christmas is perfect becauuse it is religous based. Once you see the faults in that, then yoou can see the how we humans have screwed it up.
[Sorry for ranting again lol. Just got going.]Posted 12-07-2009 at 10:12 PM by Odiefrom
