Recently, 'YourFavoriteMartian' created a video called 'Santa Hates Poor Kids' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_Q2cXLhHhU It is a great video. Anyway, at one point in the video, there is a line that says 'If your a saint, then why did you steel Jesus's Birthday?' And this really struck me. I was looking at the word christmas, and found this. It's CHRIST-mas. There it is, right in the word. Christ. In actual fact, Christmas is supposed to be about families coming together and celebrating the birth of Christ. Even if you are not christian, it's still about getting together and being with family.
Another note I thought I should mention is Santa Clause. Santa has become a symbol for Christmas. But, it wasn't always like this. Before, there was Saint Nicholas. He was a real person who gave presents to the poor. Before Santa, people celebrated Saint Nicholas and then Christmas. Now, I live in Belgium, and the celebrate Saint Nicholas. But, ever since Coka-Cola's invention of the fat, jolly old Santa, everything has changed. I didn't grow up with Santa. I never believed in him. When I say this, most people look at me with pity. But, in fact, I'm in a way, happy I didn't row up with him. It made me realize that family is the most important thing. I used to think Jesus brought us presents. As I got older... I still believe it. It is God/Jesus that give us courage and skill, which get you jobs, which get you money, which enables you to buy presents.
Now, this is not a criticism. This is truly what I think. I just have one tip. If you find yourself wrapped up in some crazy Christmas thing, and you are not enjoying yourself, or you don't find it fun anymore... try to take a step back and look at what is keeping it from being enjoyable. Maybe the best thing is to skip all these crazy parties and just spend it with your family. Trust me, my family has been doing that kind of thing for years, and for us, Christmas is always a lot of fun.
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