I mean, since when did the phrase "the sale starts boxing day" appear in the bible?
So, if in doubt, what most people do is 'Google it', so when typing in "Christmas" to Google Images, up appeared pictures mainly consisting of Christmas trees, presents and houses overloaded with flashing lights. To look for a more intelligent outcome, I then decided to 'Wikipedia it'. "Christmas is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ". No, it does not mention the fact that Christmas is celebrated because we have lots of presents, get to eat a chocolate every day on the run up to it or walk through the chaos of Primark once the sale has started and grab everything for under a pound.
Wikipedia also mentions that in America, the phrase "Merry Christmas" is often replaced with "Happy Holidays" when handing out cards or christmas presents - clearly missing the point! The real reason we have Christmas is because of Jesus.
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Yes, you've probably heard it repeatedly every year about how the Virgin Mary gave Birth to the Baby Jesus and lay him in a manger, but have you ever thought about it further? Many people who celebrate Christmas are non-Christians, and the real meaning of Christmas is usually irrelevant. Now there's nothing wrong with this, but it just proves my point that Christmas is no longer a religious occasion for most people.
However, when Christmas is talked about constantly on the lead up to it and way after it has happened, that is what most irritates me. I mean, do we really want to hear about that fact that it is Christmas in 364 days straight after we've just recovered for this years Christmas dinner? The lead up to it is also made a whole lot worse by the fact that it is mentioned on the radio every day of advent, the build up is just made more tedious!
After ranting about Christmas, I just to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Also, I have created a poll in relation to this post which I would be grateful if you could answer, thanks!(:
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