BOYCOTTING CHRISTMAS

[Albin]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 11:33am

I just don't have the interest, time, energy or money this year so I'm boycotting Christmas. Anyone with me?

[Elphaba]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 12:09pm

nope, my fav time of the year. For some odd reason, Christmas always lifts my spirits........and I just got a Yamaha keyboard so I can play Xmas carols this year.

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 12:20pm

Jane Monheit inspired me last night. I'm ready to put up a tree.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 12:20pm

No me. I get to spend time with my sister, niece, nephew, his wife... visit some new friends... my favorite time of year to spend with friends and family.

[ConvinceMe2]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 12:22pm

Not boycotting it. I love Christmas! I only hope my family will come visit, as I probably won't be able to get home, this year.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 12:35pm

Albin.....there have been times when I didn't feel like it....but then something happens.......I hear a carol, I see snow........I can never quite pin it down, but even during the worst years....Christmas has a way of reaching out and smacking me in the face, and then that's it.........Once it happened on Dec 23rd.......I prefer when it happens earlier.....

[Katecab99]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 12:45pm

definitley not boycotting, mostly cause i love visiting my family - but i'm super broke, so i think i'll be making lots of photo gifts this year!

[mominator]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 12:45pm

How about a boycott on all the buy..buy.. BUY!!!! and focus on the true meaning family friends and love? (O.K. you can cue the choir now!)

[SonofMammaMiaSam]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 12:47pm

Let's give tins of cookies to all, Mom!

[Gothampc]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 12:54pm

Haul Out The Holly
Put up the tree before my spirit falls again
Fill up the stocking but deck the halls now

For we need a little christmas
right this very minute
Candles in the window
Carols at the spinet
Yes, we need a little christmas right this very minute

[Kringas]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 1:05pm

I recently left a corporate financial job and have started working in an art gallery. The new job and peace of mind that comes with it are fantastic, but I'm not making the kind of money I was. My family tends to go overboard at Christmas (which is always appreciated), but this year I'm going to have to really scale back (spending-wise) and I'm hoping that they might do the same in return.

I'm not religious by any means, so the holiday for me is just about spending time with my loved ones which, unless they all manage to piss me off royally between now and Decemeber 25, is my main focus this year.

[iwearshoes]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 1:14pm

Just don't spend a lot.
I, myself, love the spirit that it brings; happiness and finally being nice to everyone *if only it would last all year*

And a special treat for me, I am going with my mom and my choir to NY on the 26th whoo!

[mabel]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 1:25pm

How about boycotting Christmas crap in the mall, etc at the beginning of October?!? Actually, it may even have been the tail-end of September when I first spotted all the holiday stuff making an early appearance. I'm sorry, but that's just ridiculous! I don't want to see Christmas trees or hear Christmas music or see shelves at department stores stocked with those hideous Christmas sweaters until at least after Thanksgiving, thank you very much.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 1:34pm

katecab, the best gifts are the ones we make.......

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:33pm

Cutting back on gifts to bring our charge card bills down but will definitely celebrate & have our tree

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:40pm

I'm with you, Albin. Put me into hibernation from US Thanksgiving until after Valentine's Day, please.

[Albin]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:42pm

"I'm with you, Albin. Put me into hibernation from US Thanksgiving until after Valentine's Day, please."

Finally, the voice of reason! Thank you.

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:46pm

I just don't get the commercial hype about Christmas. Isn't about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ? Where is it mentioned in the bible that you have to spend exorbitant amounts of money , go into to deep financial ruin, stress out, overeat, and put a tree in your living room? I know I am Jewish, but it saddens me to see this beautiful and poignant holiday ruined by commercialism.

[broadway86]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:48pm

I don't have the heart to boycott Christmas. It's my favorite time of year. For me, it's not about the presents. It's about family, and time you spend with them.

Thanksgiving, to me, is just turkey. Updated On: 10/17/05 at 06:48 PM

[BwayLeadman]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 6:56pm

Scrooge Here!
I Boycott Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine's Day.
I really am a nice guy, I do have a heart but I am not a holiday person. I don't even want to celebrate my birthday next week. The only holidays I like is: Halloween and New Years.

[touchmeinthemorning]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 7:02pm

Since I was 13, my family has stopped giving Christmas gifts. instead, we take the money we would usually spend on gifts and give it to various charities in the names of our friends and family.

I think anyone who tries this one year would never stop doing it. It is the real Christmas spirit. I think it celebrates family, community, and the birth of Christ in the best way -- a non-commercialized representation of love.

[Millie42]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 7:05pm

Oh, I love you, Yenta.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 7:47pm

Boycott Christmas? Now way!

I'm already working on my train platform!

[Piazzaslight]

Posted: 10/17/05 at 10:43pm

Now why would I want to boycott Christmas?

It's the most wonderful time of he year!
It's an excuse to get presents and see a show!
It's a time I get to see family I don't usually get to see until that time of year.
Yep, even when I'm in my worst mood (Ready to KILL someone) Christmas is one thing to lift up my heart and forget everything negative.
Nothing wrong.
Maybe it's time to get out that Rollarskating Teddy Bear Grandma gave me, or to go to Border's and buy that Cocktail recipe book I was planning to get my Aunt and Uncle.
What a wonderful time of year. I give, I get!