Originally posted by rwingettit's all commercial bullsh1t - santa was invented by coca cola.
For me, Christmas is about celebrating togetherness with family and friends. It has absolutely nothing to do with faith or Jesus.
the real meaning is peace and good will.
Presents are nice, but take it easy. The amount of people that get into debt is mind numbing.
Originally posted by rwingettregardless or religious affiliation, Christmas represents a time of giving and family togetherness. Sharing gifts and time with the people you love. This is a good thing. It has a way of making the cold winter seem more bearable.
For me, Christmas is about celebrating togetherness with family and friends. It has absolutely nothing to do with faith or Jesus.
O and all those pretty lights sure look nice.
Nyxie
I hate Christmas. Call me a humbug but if people need a special day to be nice to people it just shows how shallow we are. I don't limit this dislike to Christmas -Valentines Day- JEEZ -give me a break -If she doesn't know you love her you are doing something very wrong or not doing something you should,and if a dozen red roses make it right you are with the wrong person because she is shallow beyond belief and revelling in your even greater shallowness! Ther my chest feels better now I have that off it!!!🙂😀😉😛😕😳🙁😞😏😵😲😴
The one thing I don't like about Christmas is "expectations." It seemsto be a holiday where we are pumped up by commercialism to expect things to be all wonderful. Many of the people I know hate Christmas because they have painful memories associated with it. It's not all a "Hallmark moment."
Originally posted by kirksey957There's nothing quite like watching a Santa Claus parade alone to provoke dem lonesome blues.
The one thing I don't like about Christmas is "expectations." It seemsto be a holiday where we are pumped up by commercialism to expect things to be all wonderful. Many of the people I know hate Christmas because they have painful memories associated with it. It's not all a "Hallmark moment."
Originally posted by GalaxyShieldThis is getting a bit dark.
Christmas is a pretty big religous marker but it get's drownded out in commercialism and such.
If you are on your own go and pop round a neighbour with a card and a chat.
If you can't afford the Hallmark moment 'condela' Hallmark, they make enough money.
take a bit of time to reflect on yourself and your loved ones.
get the boys home from the war.
enjoy it.
carpe diem
Originally posted by rwingettSorry to burst your bubble, but without Christ, as in Jesus Christ, you have no Christmas, therefore, you can celebrate with family and friends and call it whatever you want, but if you call it Christmas, you are honoring the birth of God's Son, Jesus Christ...so, Merry CHRISTmas, rwingett, and have a happy new year...peace be unto you and yours...
For me, Christmas is about celebrating togetherness with family and friends. It has absolutely nothing to do with faith or Jesus.
Originally posted by chancremechanicif you are religious
Sorry to burst your bubble, but without Christ, as in Jesus Christ, you have no Christmas, therefore, you can celebrate with family and friends and call it whatever you want, but if you call it Christmas, you are honoring the birth of God's Son, Jesus Christ...so, Merry CHRISTmas, rwingett, and have a happy new year...peace be unto you and yours...
if not you get sucked into it all by the media.
is there not some dabate with the jewish faith over the date? or is it the virgin mary?
Originally posted by mrrowieToday is the first day of the rest of you life!
This is getting a bit dark.
If you are on your own go and pop round a neighbour with a card and a chat.
If you can't afford the Hallmark moment 'condela' Hallmark, they make enough money.
take a bit of time to reflect on yourself and your loved ones.
get the boys home from the war.
enjoy it.
carpe diem
Carpe Diem!