Do you think that Christmas is too commercialized now and that some people have forgot the true meaning why we celebrate?

Why do we celebrate again?

i though this was going to be a bash the org thread.

it is commercialized, but i think that as individuals, we all know what it's about.

madartista said:

I would never bash the org.

good point paisley...but more importantly...what are you buying me?

MrBliss said:

COAL

Paisley said:

there must be a spelling mistake there...did you mean "gold"?

It certainly does get a bit too commercialised...but this year to me feels diff...i cant explain why
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MrBliss said:

:LOL: no there was no spelling mistake :LOL:

Paisley said:

but i want a big expensive gift...after all...isn't that what christmas is really about?

MrBliss said:

It's the thought that counts.

Paisley said:

...that's funny..."here have some coal...it's the thought that counts"

MrBliss said:

Hey it wouldn't be the first time somebody gave me coal for x-mas. :LOL:

Everything Must Change Lyrics:
Everything must change
Nothing stays the same
Everyone must change
No one stays the same
The young become the old
And mysteries do unfold
Cause that’s the way of time
Nothing and no one goes unchanged
There are not many things in life
You can be sure of
Except rain comes from the clouds
Sun lights up the sky
And hummingbirds do fly
Winter turns to spring
A wounded heart will heal
But never much too soon
Yes
Everything must change
The young become the old
And mysteries do unfold
Cause that’s the way of time
Nothing and no one goes unchanged
There are not many things in life
You can be sure of
Except rain comes from the clouds
Sun lights up the sky
And butterflies do fly
Rain comes from the clouds
Sun lights up the sky
And music
And music
Makes me cry

i don't like the way 'consumer spending' is emphasized over christmas

but, people can make christmas what they want if they ignore the hype

Paisley said:

bkw said:

:LOL: Oh I forgot about that. :LOL:

Which 'true meaning' would that be anyway?
(on second thoughts, let's not even go 'there')

christmas is for the birds...

DO you know the truth about Santa Klaus? or the true origins of christmas?



Oh! You better watch out,
You better not cry,
You better not pout,
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town!

He's making a list,
Checking it twice,
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town!

He sees you when you're sleeping,
He knows when you're awake.
He knows if you've been bad or good,
So be good for goodness sake!

Oh! You better watch out,
You better not cry,
You better not pout,
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town!


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sinisterpentatonic said:

:LOL: I love it, good job.

Paisley said:

You didn't answer my question though.

sinisterpentatonic said:

Why dont you tell me the truth. I know it already just wanna hear it from you now.

Paisley said:

Well The story of Santa Claus evolved from a pagan fable that originated in Amsterdam. His real name was Sinter Klaass and he would travel house to house with his elf Black Peter. The reason why they say "you better not pout or you better not cry, I'm telling you why" is because if you were bad that year Black Peter would take your soul.

sinisterpentatonic said:

sinisterpentatonic said:

Santa kicks arse!!

bkw said:

Paisley said:

Think about it Pais, if you took the "N" out of "Santa" and placed it on the end, what would you get?