I understand and appreciate all of the evils of Christmas: It supports commercialism, it supports materialism, we are losing sight of the true meaning of Christmas, it blinds us to the real problems in our world, its just another "Hallmark Holidy". Al of these criticisms have some validity, but that does not change the fact that I Love Christmas.Lights, The Smell Of Pine, Ugly Sweaters, Rock Hard Christmas Cookies From Grandma (I chipped a tooth last year), Family, Eggnog, Getting Presents, Giving Presents, Traditions.
These things rock! This is what Christmas is in my mind and I love every part of it. Most importantly, along with Thanksgiving and New Years, I think it helps me and hopefully everyone else get through the bitter cold that is Midwest winters.
I also believe that this anti-Christmas movement is a product of our societies perpetuating yearn to be trendy. Being "anti-Christmas" is just like shopping at Urban Outfitters and Nalgene Bottles and The North Face (all of which I have), it's just another way to be trendy. Its now cool to ignore the holidays. And that sucks. (It probably also is a signal that someone may have had a troubled chilhood with negative memories of Christmas, but that is not as easy to criticize).
In conclusion: Christmas rocks.
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