The Holiday
I have to say, I
agree with Laren Smith’s essay “Is the Holiday Season too Materialistic?”. Yes,
Americans do tend to materialize Christmas to an unnecessary extent. However,
in the end it’s not about what you are buying, but boils down to the fact that
you are giving a gift to someone you care for. If your friend values expensive
jeans, so be it, give her those jeans for Christmas to show her how much she
means to you. I don’t think that means you are being materialistic, but more so
thinking about someone else and what they happen to like.
Personally, I
enjoy homemade gifts the most. I think it shows that that person spent a lot of
hands on time with your gift and makes the gift much more personalized. However, at the same time buying
something with the money you worked hard for says almost just as much. In the end, you should not feel guilty
buying items during Christmas; it is a tradition that molds with time. Some people may expect gifts from their
friends and family, but that is only because of tradition and the years of
participating in the events of the Holiday. For the ones that can’t spend a
fortune during Christmas, they still participate and find ways to show their
loved ones they care.
The Holiday is
about giving and closing out the year with the ones you care about. I like to
see it as a ceremony, providing loved ones with items for the New Year as well
as receiving things for the New Year. I don’t think people should necessarily be stressed about
buying gifts; the gesture of the matter is what is most important. I hate
seeing people stressed about Christmas, I feel as though they are putting the
stress on themselves, those that love you will not be mad if they don’t receive
their most expensive want from you. I love going with the Holiday and rejoicing
the end of the year and the beginning of the new one, with the ones I love.
I love personalized gifts too! It makes me feel special. It's nice to know that people actually spend the time to make a gift specially made for you. The most precious gift you can give a person is your time, because you cannot have it back.
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome that you like personalized gifts it truly does show that someone put the time and effort on something. I'm also a person that loves to be crafty and take the time to do something that means more than something that can be easily bought. Put I don't agree on your expensive jean comment but it does make sense the way you look at it.
ReplyDeleteHome gifts seem like a great idea! I also believe, gifts show the love and affection you have for that person.
ReplyDeleteI don't get a lot of gifts during Holidays but i think it would mean a lot if someone would give me a home made gift!
ReplyDeleteI like your idea of homemade gifts! My little sister is really into doing those sorts of things.
ReplyDeleteHomemade gifts are the good gifts because they do not resemble how much the person paid for it or what brand it is, they represent a true meaning of appreciation, or love.
ReplyDeleteI guess we all like the idea of home made gifts. I think it a great because its something different.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the best gifts are the one's with a thought behind it. I think you remember a present more if you realize how much thought was put in for you.
ReplyDeleteHomemade gifts are special. People taking the time to make something from the heart, caring abut you. Wanting to express how much they care with something they made.
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