People have forgotten what we are actually supposed to be celebrating at Christmas.. Christmas Day is the day baby Jesus was born, it even carries his name ( Christ). The spirit of this holiday for most people is shopping and although commercialism has grown a lot throughout the years, this shopping frenzy isn't new. Parents started off buying gifts for their children and placing the presents under the decorated Christmas tree, letting their kids believe that Santa came down the chimney but over the years people were made to buy more and more each year.. Nowadays you don't just go Christmas shopping for your kids, you have to buy something for you parents, grandparents, friends, partners, brothers, sisters, uncles, colleagues and the lot. It is just a never ending list!! People tend to think that by spending more money you have a better life..
Take Scrooge for an example, he never did anything wrong, yet he was always hated in stories and presented as a very miserable old man all because he didn't buy presents or participate in celebrations. What are people, especially young children supposed to get from these stories?..... That shopping makes you happy!!
Don't get me wrong mum if you are reading this, although I don't believe in Santa anymore, I'm still looking forward to my Presents.. :P
Sadly though, gifts aren't just a part of Christmas, they are Christmas.
When I was younger, I didn't really understand the value of gifts and appreciated every single little present, whereas now kids have to have the most expensive gear and don't even appreciate it.
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