rasberrybeard Report post Posted September 25, 2005 I just saw the first christmas commericial. I dont fu**ing believe it. The holiday gets worse every year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kala Report post Posted September 25, 2005 Sure it wasn't satire? September is kind of early, they must enjoy wasting their money on advertising everybody will forget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kendai Report post Posted September 25, 2005 Nah, in terms of Christmas advertisements, September is late Christmas ads start sometime in June or July with "Christmas in the Summer" sales Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arnieman Report post Posted September 25, 2005 (edited) Every holiday is practically over commerciallized, and it seems they can't wait for one to end to start the next... and in some cases, they don't. As tragic as 9/11/2001 was, there's at least one thing I think came out of it good. People were too busy taking stock of what their lives really meant, and banding together (at least here in Ohio) that I don't think there were many holiday ads till November that year. Edited September 25, 2005 by Arnieman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mireille Report post Posted September 26, 2005 I just saw the first christmas commericial. I dont fu**ing believe it. The holiday gets worse every year. 200961[/snapback] A true free-market tradesman can't sleep when he thinks of the money he's not earning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anastasia Report post Posted September 27, 2005 We're all consumer whores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasberrybeard Report post Posted September 27, 2005 It just defiles my last shred of belief that anyone cares about christmas's true meaning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roren Report post Posted September 27, 2005 (edited) eh, never really cared about christmas. probably cuz my B-day and christmas are 3 days apart, most of my family treats them as the same day. but still, if i see 1 chrismas shopper ths early,i will PERSONALLY beat the s**t out of them :angry2: edit: typo Edited September 27, 2005 by roren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AbCdZ Report post Posted September 28, 2005 wat sucks more than stupid xmas ads in july is xmas ads in jan for christmas next year lol. "Subscribe to lalala and recive a very happy christmas 06 lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoogie Report post Posted September 28, 2005 We're all consumer whores. 201679[/snapback] I work in retail...i must say that is true..although if you've worked long enough in retail to laoth and hate your fellow man, for the most part u arent a bad shopper.. ...i could write like a book on all the ********* *******[removed for excess cursing] that ive seen......i keep sayin i wanan quit but the co workers only reason i stay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placid Report post Posted September 28, 2005 It just defiles my last shred of belief that anyone cares about christmas's true meaning. 201935[/snapback] Considering your signature, I wonder how much money your going to spend at Christmas?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasberrybeard Report post Posted September 28, 2005 none. I dont support christmas. I just have a nice dinner with my family, it is what we have always done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anastasia Report post Posted September 29, 2005 It just defiles my last shred of belief that anyone cares about christmas's true meaning. 201935[/snapback] I don't like commercialism or Christianity. So I really don't like Christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mireille Report post Posted September 30, 2005 (edited) none. I dont support christmas. I just have a nice dinner with my family, it is what we have always done. 202359[/snapback] You're not supporting the American economy. COMMUNIST! :battleaxe: Edited September 30, 2005 by Mireille Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gecko_Master Report post Posted October 1, 2005 My parents celibrate Chrishmas as an excuse to bring the family together. (im non-religious) And the damn "September Christams sales" With Halloween a month back. I only like holidays as a break from school, and free stuff. (teenager's view) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasberrybeard Report post Posted October 1, 2005 You're not supporting the American economy. COMMUNIST! :battleaxe: 203102[/snapback] Communism isnt evil, it's just never been executed properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roren Report post Posted October 2, 2005 Communism isnt evil, it's just never been executed properly. 203613[/snapback] Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't the idea of a communist government never meant to be for anything larger than a small village? This would explain why so many countries with communist governments didn't work out in the end. (note: i'm typing this fairly late at night, so I might not be thinking straight ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasberrybeard Report post Posted October 2, 2005 Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't the idea of a communist government never meant to be for anything larger than a small village? This would explain why so many countries with communist governments didn't work out in the end. (note: i'm typing this fairly late at night, so I might not be thinking straight ) 203923[/snapback] Communism in itself was a theory, if you want to be technical there has never been a communist government. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragburn Report post Posted October 3, 2005 It just defiles my last shred of belief that anyone cares about christmas's true meaning. 201935[/snapback] cristmas's true meaning?! oh great prophet of old Scarab2k! we beg that you explain to all of us cristmas's true meaning! please i really want to hear it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasberrybeard Report post Posted October 3, 2005 The death of christ, and celebrating his ressurection. -_- most kids dont even know that is why christmas was created. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arnieman Report post Posted October 3, 2005 The death of christ, and celebrating his ressurection. -_- most kids dont even know that is why christmas was created. 204442[/snapback] I know from when I was young that I was taught of the true meaning of Christmas. I cannot remember a single night spent waiting for reindeer to pull a fat guy around the world - and yet, my CHRISTmases were still as rich, if not moreso, IMO. I apologize if I sound preachy, but the very Son of God means more to me than some fat guy in a red suit - or the commercialism we all endorse in the name of Santa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kendai Report post Posted October 3, 2005 You know, I always thought it was Easter that commemorated the death of Christ and celebrated his ressurection... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arnieman Report post Posted October 3, 2005 (edited) You know, I always thought it was Easter that commemorated the death of Christ and celebrated his ressurection... 204579[/snapback] Christmas His birth, Easter His resurrection. EDIT and yet, I only now caught Scarab's mistake. :lol: ty for pointing that out, Kendai! Edited October 3, 2005 by Arnieman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasberrybeard Report post Posted October 3, 2005 YOu know what I meant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kendai Report post Posted October 3, 2005 Teehee, I was just teasing Scarab, no worries ^_^ I do agree with you about the commercialization of Christmas, businesses do the same with every holiday, but Christmas is by far the worst. My favorite part about Christmas, ever since I was little? Getting together with my family on Christmas Day morning at my grandma's house and eating a traditional Swedish breakfast. The celebration of the birth of Christ and getting together with friends and family is truly what Christmas is all about. Now as for its origin, well... it's not as Christian-like as it may appear, having developed out of the need to replace the major pagan festivals. Jesus Christ was thought to be born in the spring anyway, it would make sense with the lambs and shepherds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
