Tuesday, 25 December 2007 ' 12/25/2007 02:00:00 pm ♥
This is taken from a forum i went just seconds ago..
How many of you know the true meaning of Christmas? No its not giving and receiving presents. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, for Christians.
However Christmas is now so commercialized, almost everyone celebrates it, well that's still ok, but WHY do they celebrate it? Because of materialism. Most people think Christmas as nothing more than a holiday period where they can look forward to presents.
What has this got to do with Santa? The origins of Santa Claus vary, but undoubtedly though, he is now the representation of what Christmas has become, little more than a commercialized hoo-haa. There's nothing wrong with the exchange of gifts alone, however the ignorance and yet participation of the 'Christmas' as we know it, has people divided in opinion.
Most people are probably just totally ignorant, but do nothing to find out more about Christmas nor even feel curious. Simply receiving presents is enough. Whenever Christmas comes, the thought of what to want next comes. What do people think of when the word Christmas is mentioned? Santa Claus. Then presents.
This thread isn't about non-Christians and Christians, nor is it about what we can do about it, just what you feel towards this intrusion of religious tradition.
Again, not meant to be any offense, it would similar to a future whereby a lot of people 'celebrate' Hari Raya, expecting gifts and such, rather than the true meaning and purpose behind it. (Although this would be unlikely, as most of us undoubtedly relate Islam to Malays, whereas Christianity to all races.)
♥ and its all because of you ,
