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How can we simplify x-mas?
"Is x-mas today what it should be? didn't it loose its meaning when it became a commercial event with everyone stressing out to buy gifts for others that the others don't need anyway? any ideas for simplifying it and getting back to what it really is about?"
Is x-mas today what it should be? didn't it loose its meaning when it became a commercial event with everyone stressing out to buy gifts for others that the others don't need anyway?

Over the years, it is apparent that Christmas has grown into more of a commercial event despite the underlying religious significance. Children today, which some believe are becoming more and more spoiled, tend to see it as an opportunity to receive gifts rather than to spread the true spirit of giving. In either case, families celebrate in many different ways which may or may not involve gift giving or religious or spiritual celebration. It is up to parents and children to make the most of the holiday and spend time together making it a joyful occasion for all.
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Alexkaatsch thinks: Get rid of it. As a religious festival it's inaccurately dated and attracts a social minority of believers and as anything else it's merely a dumb excuse to waste money and get drunk.
(44% of 27 votes AGREE)
tommyd thinks: One thing i hate to see is undeserving children getting spoilt by their parents. Children are only wanting more because adults are feeding their bad habits through excuses like Xmas. I think Xmas needs to be a balance of View B and A, however slightly more of B as it has got far too "give to receive" !
(67% of 12 votes AGREE)
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