Doesn’t Feel Like Chrismas Anymore
I’m not sure since when, but Christmas just doesn’t feel like Christmas anymore. I remember that as a child, it used to be my favorite holiday. I’d wake up early on Christmas morning to find the trees and houses covered with snow, and all around the malls and in the neighborhoods, you’d see lots of Christmas decorations.
Maybe Canadians had more holiday spirit or something, but in the US, Christmas has been a disappointment every year. No snow to begin with (it’s been 2 years now, I’m crossing my fingers for a white Christmas this year, but I doubt it), and less and less Christmas decoration in general. As a matter of fact, it’s like Christmas has become a taboo.
I was reading an article in the student paper the other day about how certain groups of people are trying to destroy and hide anything that might hint to Christmas, saying that it’s too religious and might make other people feel “uncomfortable”. Handel’s Messiah has been banned from being performed in public schools, people no longer say “Merry Christmas” but “Happy Holidays”, and even churches are frowned upon for displaying the nativity scene outdoors on their own property. As a matter of fact, a local fire department had to take down their Christmas decorations because some busy body complained about it being a disrespect to others.
People think they’re advocating for rights when they go out of their way to destroy the Christmas spirit to the point that even Santa and such are being targeted. They’re worse off than the grinch that stole Christmas.
Veronica says:
I’ve noticed that here in the US. Everyone is so concerned about offending someone that they’ve forgotten it doesn’t matter what religion you really are it’s a time for being with family and friends and being happy.
Aleida says:
Aww that’s just awefull
It’s sad that people feel offended. There’s nothing to be offended about when celebrating Christmas.
In The Netherlands we love to celebrate Christmas. We do have a rule about Christmas decorations and such. It’s not allowed to bring out Santa before celebrating Sinter Klaas on December 5th. When Sinter Klaas has returned to Madrid, Spain the whole country goes crazy with Christmas trees and decorations and such. I don’t think we celebrate Christmas as ‘big’ as people in the USA.
Even though it doesn’t really feel as Christmas anymore. I hope you and your friends & family have a lovely time celebrating Christmas & The New Year ~
Sonnenschutzfolie says:
The joy of Christmas is becoming less and people are just stressed. Fortunately, I have children myself repeatedly show that Christmas just a beautiful and aufrende time. I hope that once we also have snow on Christmas, then light up the eyes of children even more. I wish all a Merry Christmas.
Elle says:
I know, Christmas doesn’t feel like Christmas anymore. We always have these decorations here but I still don’t feel it. I feel it sometimes but most of the time, I don’t.
ashley says:
Wow, this is the second blog i’ve read today about christmas not feeling the same anymore. I totally agree. Theres just not as much..spirit. Idk. It doesn’t seem quit real.