People knock how commercialized Christmas is, and they're right, it really is. But I don't think that people realize how important to the economy it is. Like it or not, it keeps the economy flowing. A bad 4th quarter can cause layoffs for lots of companies.
Also, if you think giving material things to other people defeats the purpose of Christmas, well, that's fine. But I love receiving gifts, and I rather enjoy giving gifts too. I don't really see anything wrong with picking out one time of the year to spend most of your money on other people for a change, with the small expectation that they spend a bit on you as well.
Also, hating Christmas is for hipsters.
/flameshield
Also, if you think giving material things to other people defeats the purpose of Christmas, well, that's fine. But I love receiving gifts, and I rather enjoy giving gifts too. I don't really see anything wrong with picking out one time of the year to spend most of your money on other people for a change, with the small expectation that they spend a bit on you as well.
Also, hating Christmas is for hipsters.
/flameshield