Do you care about Christmas?
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Doesn't mean jack to me these days. Last year I got pretty homesick during Christmas. This year, it's really just another day. I have to go to work just like everyone else.
I do wish I could transport back in a flash to have dinner with the family, they up the 'when ya coming back?' 'You should come back' routine this time of year. I love traveling and living in different countries, but it is harder on the family this time of year.
I'm psyched about New years (western) because I actually get new years day off of work this year.
I do wish I could transport back in a flash to have dinner with the family, they up the 'when ya coming back?' 'You should come back' routine this time of year. I love traveling and living in different countries, but it is harder on the family this time of year.
I'm psyched about New years (western) because I actually get new years day off of work this year.
I really dislike Christmas. And I have for many years.
I disliked Christmas BEFORE I realizd I was an atheist - back in the day when I went to church and feared eternal damnation, etc, etc....
I have a 2 -going on 3 - year old and I have to say I am not liking lying to her about Santa. It really pisses me off that I went along with it the more I think about it.
I could go on forever but I'll stop there.
I disliked Christmas BEFORE I realizd I was an atheist - back in the day when I went to church and feared eternal damnation, etc, etc....
I have a 2 -going on 3 - year old and I have to say I am not liking lying to her about Santa. It really pisses me off that I went along with it the more I think about it.
I could go on forever but I'll stop there.
I thought you were athiest / agnostic or something.
Seems odd that someone who doesn't believe in Christ would see it as a celebration of hope and joy. Hope and joy is always what Christmas has been about, because of the birth of the Lord Jesus.
I'm not bashing you Lauren, just genuinely fascinated by the contradiction.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
I thought you were athiest / agnostic or something.
Seems odd that someone who doesn't believe in Christ would see it as a celebration of hope and joy. Hope and joy is always what Christmas has been about, because of the birth of the Lord Jesus.
I'm not bashing you Lauren, just genuinely fascinated by the contradiction.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Christmas has moved away from it's traditional meaning of celebrating the birth of Christ into more of an excuse to buy gifts and spend time with family.
That said, Christmas is ok. I don't want to say it sucks because I hate being all pessimistic and shit but it could be better. 2009 wasn't the best year for me. I can't wait to get it finished with and move on to 2010.
Haven't celebrated Xmas for years. But it is a time for family to get together, but that's mainly because everyone's got the same 4-5 days off.
As for the religious part, well let's just say Jesus wasn't born any time around Xmas. It's bloody mid winter in that part of the world & not the time shepherds have their flocks out. If it had been such a big deal the date would have been recorded, but it's not. It's his death that's recorded & dated, as that meant something, not the birth of a helpless baby.
As for the religious part, well let's just say Jesus wasn't born any time around Xmas. It's bloody mid winter in that part of the world & not the time shepherds have their flocks out. If it had been such a big deal the date would have been recorded, but it's not. It's his death that's recorded & dated, as that meant something, not the birth of a helpless baby.
I fail to see the contradiction. Just because Christmas originally was a celebration of Jesus' birth it does not mean you are introducing a contradiction by celebrating joy and hope in the same days without being a Christian. You are limiting hope and joy in the times of Christmas to Christians.I thought you were athiest / agnostic or something.
Seems odd that someone who doesn't believe in Christ would see it as a celebration of hope and joy. Hope and joy is always what Christmas has been about, because of the birth of the Lord Jesus.
I'm not bashing you Lauren, just genuinely fascinated by the contradiction.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
I know. I had a weird religious moment earlier. I'm over it now. Wasn't trying to shove my beliefs down anyone's throat, if it came out that way then sorry.
Regardless, I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and enjoys it for what they believe in. :smilie_weihn_winki:Even if that statement is technically blasphemous. Hmmm... Whatever, have a Happy Holidays then. :banana_sml:
I know. I had a weird religious moment earlier. I'm over it now. Wasn't trying to shove my beliefs down anyone's throat, if it came out that way then sorry.
Regardless, I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and enjoys it for what hey believe in. :smilie_weihn_winki:Even if that statement is technically blasphemous. Hmmm... Whatever, have a Happy Holidays then. :banana_sml:
Also don't forget that many of our Holidays (including our Christmas I think) actually have Pagan Origins. So the question might be why are you turning a Pagan Holiday into a Christian one? In the end we don't give a shit why we're having fun on these holidays, we just try to have fun anyway.
Even Atheists seek out Hope and Joy. We don't just sit in our garbage pails all day insulting people... usually :smilie_weihn_winki:
i used to care about christmas, like a lot. here in the philippines christmas is like a big big fussy occasion, but in reality it's a big waste of time, effort patience and money. and the carolers sometimes call me stingy for not giving them money after they sing songs i didn't ask for.
oh well, the season will be over soon. i just can't wait.
oh well, the season will be over soon. i just can't wait.
I do still like christmas but am finding more it more difficult to do so every year.
One big reason is because when you're an adult with $$$ nothing anyone buys you is going to really make you happy. You can buy what makes you happy any day of the year. So Christmas ends up being a fake smile marathon.
I mean if I wanted something in this price range I would have bought it by now.
Then, I find myself having to try to make others happy around xmas (like my long time gf). Most women and children place too much importance on xmas. So you have to walk on eggshells not to ruin the oh so precious holiday for them. I have to pretend I care about the tree, the ornaments, presents, etc. And even when I'd like to like those things I'm finding I could care less these days.
For me xmas is about the scenery because that's all that's left. I like the snow, the lights, and the trees... but I am too lazy and apathetic to actually put them up myself haha.
If you have kids I could see how you might live vicariously through them at xmas, as an adult. But I'd never consider the kind of torture having kids brings every other day of the year.
One big reason is because when you're an adult with $$$ nothing anyone buys you is going to really make you happy. You can buy what makes you happy any day of the year. So Christmas ends up being a fake smile marathon.
I mean if I wanted something in this price range I would have bought it by now.
Then, I find myself having to try to make others happy around xmas (like my long time gf). Most women and children place too much importance on xmas. So you have to walk on eggshells not to ruin the oh so precious holiday for them. I have to pretend I care about the tree, the ornaments, presents, etc. And even when I'd like to like those things I'm finding I could care less these days.
For me xmas is about the scenery because that's all that's left. I like the snow, the lights, and the trees... but I am too lazy and apathetic to actually put them up myself haha.
If you have kids I could see how you might live vicariously through them at xmas, as an adult. But I'd never consider the kind of torture having kids brings every other day of the year.