Back in 2013 there were more people blogging and some used their blog posts to go on and on about how they hated the commercialisation of Christmas. Here's what I wrote when I got fed up with all the carping!
Every year some people seem to get themselves into a tizzy about the approach of Christmas. They are worrying about the commercialism, the never ending ads on TV. The over eating. The debt. But I can't see the point of getting all "het up" about it ( as we say in Suffolk).
You can preach all you like but there will always be some people who go completely OTT. This is the time that shops take the most money, so of course they are going to advertise. You don't HAVE to buy what they are trying to persuade you to spend on.
However much money you give some people they would still spend it on things others consider unnecessary. However little money some other people have they will still spend it all and borrow more.
You can be annoyed at the shops playing Christmas songs in November, but there's no point in raising your blood pressure over it. Just do your shopping and leave.
You can be an all-the-year-round Christian or at only-at -Christmas-church visitor but you will be made welcome whoever you are. And if you are not - then find another church next year because if a church doesn't make a stranger feel welcome then they are not doing what they should be doing. You can be Pagan or Atheist as long as no one is hurt by your beliefs or non beliefs.
You can stay at home, read a good book, watch TV or go to huge family parties, in the whole great scheme of things as long as you are not hurting anyone then it doesn't matter.
You can spend a fortune on presents, make them or buy them second-hand. If the recipient doesn't like it then it's their problem not yours.
CHILL
It's just Christmas, it happens every year. Enjoy it or not.
BUT DON'T GO ON AND ON ABOUT IT!
Thank goodness the world of blogging seems a much calmer place in 2024!
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Sue
It may only be once a year but it is a special time. Now that I'm older I just take it as it comes.
ReplyDeleteI love to read about how others do or don't celebrate at Christmastime. But as you quite rightly state, however anyone chooses to spend the festive season, there's no need to get het up about it. Xx
ReplyDeleteI used to enjoy Christmas in my own time, not that of others. Now, it's just another day. Actually, it's not just another day because it is the loneliest day of my year and I can't wait for it to be over. It has different meanings for everyone and what we should be doing is respect that and get on with it. Unfortunately, the Marmite Factor is now extending to Hallowe'en, and with Thanksgiving starting to lap at our shores we are on a slippery slope.
ReplyDeleteI agreed with your post then and still do. Christmas is special for me because of my faith. I'm grateful for the opportunity to share joy and love with others. I'm truly sad for those we ho find it a difficult and lonely time
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