Being an ex-retail worker, I've seen what people are like during christmas and honestly, I would prefer them the rest of the year. It truly has turned into a big marketing scheme designed to wring as many dollars out of consumers as possible. On the news the other day they said that people are STILL trying to pay off bills from LAST YEAR'S christmas. Granted, it's their fault for choosing to spend so much....but honestly....American culture is becoming far too materialistic for my taste. I collect up presents and materials to make presents between January and November. The only things I buy that are present related in December is stuff that is either seasonal and on sale, or I ran out of something.
Same here. 'cept I really don't want people spending that much on me for a silly holiday, so I don't say anything about those items. Everything else, I budget for and acquire as I can.
Very true. I still have a number of things to figure out. I know what I want to make, it's just getting to it. XD
Well... we don't do Christmas so much, as we do "Yule" here in my house... but, a lot of the traditions are the same... a bit less commercial, with more of a focus on the joy aspects... and the good feeling of the holiday...
Of course, I grew up in a family that did do Christmas, but for twelve days...
I chose the option "can't we just add another month" because I'm Canadian and my Thanksgiving was in October, so there is a month between Thanksgiving and Christmas for me. And I like it that way. XD
Yet another reason why I contemplate moving to Canada!
I often joke that the last three months of the American year are like an excessively long feast: first you have snacks (Halloween), then dinner (Thanksgiving), then desserts (Christmas), and then drinks (New Year's). That's three whole months of conspicuous consumption.
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I wish I could make more stuff for my friends, but it's been increasing hard to find the time.
Very true. I still have a number of things to figure out. I know what I want to make, it's just getting to it. XD
Of course, I grew up in a family that did do Christmas, but for twelve days...
I often joke that the last three months of the American year are like an excessively long feast: first you have snacks (Halloween), then dinner (Thanksgiving), then desserts (Christmas), and then drinks (New Year's). That's three whole months of conspicuous consumption.
The austerity of January is so refreshing.