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Originally Posted by InChiefsHell
So, nobody really celebrates Christmas for the original religious purpose? Not to be a wanker, but that might be part of the problem. If you view Christmas as nothing more than a material goods holiday (which is sadly what it's become) then yeah, I can definitely imagine it being a very depressing time of year. I personally can't stand the "Christmas Season" as our society defines it, but I look forward to Advent every year on the Church calendar. I mean, I like Santa and A Christmas Story and all that, but really to me there has to be much more to it, otherwise it IS just another day that one must simply endure.
Please, I don't want to get into a big religious discussion, I just figured I'd point that out.
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Whatever, wanker.
In all seriousness, I'm not a religious person at all and I totally agree. We are trying to get it down to less and less of a material holiday each year. This year my brothers and I have agreed there will be no gift-giving at our get together this year, not even for the kids. Not because any of us can't afford to, but the whole premise is just silly. What am I going to go buy someone else's kid for $20-30 that they are going to really need or have it mean anything to them.
For me, it's more about taking some time off and relaxing a bit, catching up with the family on what I've missed over the past year, maybe a friend that doesn't live in town anymore will come visit...and eating and drinking and being just generally merry.
Oh hell, I almost forgot, to the thread starter, sorry to hear you're down on your luck, hope it turns for you soon!