If Christmas is supposed to be a time for giving then why?
824080
X-mas may be a time for giving for some but things are so skewed that I don't even think people stop to remember what it's really about. I don't know if things have always been this bad, if it is getting worse or getting better. What I do know is that is should be different.\n\nPS: Hope you had a terrific TG and have a nice X-mas too.
1162356
I definitely think that giving somebody something without expecting something in return is the most unselfish thing anybody can do. So in that respect, giving is far better than receiving. However, it is not logical to think that people don't want to be on the receiving end once in a while and it gives the other person a chance to feel good about giving. I think a balance of both giving and receiving is good for both parties.
812023
Christmas is the reason for loving, giving and sharing!!!  This should be the focal point for the season.... and you are right in your observations, Christmas nowadays have become too commercialized.  This is the sign of the times, and we will just have to make the most of it.  It has its advantages, though, we have a lot of choices, and for busy people, everything can be bought behind the counter.  Just as long as we take time for families and friends, the tradition lives on.  Advance Merry Christmas !!!!
12170
Well, if you're talking about the vast majority of people that don'tattend achurch service on Christmas, there are a variety of reasons for that, each pertinent to the people themselves. Some people would rather spend time with family, others choose not to allign themselves with the Christian religion, others choose not to align themselves with a church. You could also simply mean why is it so hard to get to Church on Christmas, that's because church attenmdance in the U.S. is highest on Christmas and Easter.
857538
Christmas is the day Jesus was born. The meaning of it is he was brought here to save us of our sins and he died for our sins. The presents our to give, just as the day Jesus was born the wise men gave presents to him. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas
1069146
Christmas because of family and friends, everyone is in a giving mood. I love to give gifts. I love the snow, the lights, the tinsel, the movies, the trees, the food, everything about it.
929394
Not nearly as much as I used to. Somewhere along the line, people have forgotten what the true meaning of Christmas is supposed to be all about; not so much just the birth of Jesus Christ, but the celebration of Life, and all the Good that can come out of it. Christmas has become more or less a power play; who can outspend each other on material things. Who's a Scrooge, and who isn't. It's no longer a people thing...
714623
For people all over to believe that Christmas is not about material things it is about love.  And being with someone you love. \n Family which can consist in many different types.
825704
When you have to sacrifice your lifestyle to supply people false happiness.  When Christmas becomes about the gifts and not the giving.  When Christmas becomes a holiday and not a holy day.
946973
It's fun to give gifts. I know that's not what it's all about but I like to make people happy, especially around Christmas time.
10010
Yes, but not the Christian way. It's nice to have the family around, gifts, Christmas tree etc.
751615
Christmas isn't always about giving pressies - how about thinking of something you could do together.  Concert, or any other hobby that you may have.
812638
THANK YOU! This is the biggest gripe I have with Christmas. It sickens me to hear that it is "that time of year again to give give give to your local charities!" BS!! People starve during the middle of summer too....try helping out your fellow man all year long, not just when its "that time of year." \n\nBut then again, Im an atheist, What the F do I know about morals and living a righteous life?
16631
Sure. Christmas is a nice holiday.  I'm sure most of us have mixed emotions on this holiday for many different reasons.  I think the predominant emotion would be happiness, though.  Its a nice thing to see someone in love with the gift you gave them.  Sharing is a really nice thing-even if it isn't an exchange of gifts, its nice to share time with people on this holiday.
346588
is it Christmas already?
435171
Christ's birthday, but most people think of it as a holiday getting together with family and friends...presents....unfortunately people get so tied up with that that they miss the true meaning of Christmas =(
70507
No.  It is a faux holiday designed to sell jewelry and greeting cards.  If we treat each other right every day we don't need a special day set aside to remind us to appreciate each other.