In Spirit of the Holidays
Updated:10:41 AM ET November 26, 2006
By Anjori Sinha

This time of the year is known for its "holiday spirit" and there are two main reasons why I do not like this time of year. But before I indulge in why I dislike November - December of every year, I want to say that I have nothing against Christmas or any of the other religious holidays around this time period. And let me tell you one more thing, its not because I am not part of the religious groups that have festivities during this time.

1. I dislike what the holiday time has come to be. Everyone is engrossed in the gift giving and receiving. Businesses have made it a commercial tactic to suck out all the money from your pocket. "Give the gift of love, with a $2000 diamond necklace!" screams the ads. The stores are fast to show you gift-able items that are worth your money. Wish lists are posted everywhere. Demands are made to those we love and expectations are manufactured of who will bring me the best gift. Is that what Christmas is about?

2. Everyone is asking for donations to help the needy and poor. But I think that if we as people who are well off in this world should be donating, it shouldn't only be once a year. I don't like the fact that people are only supposed to be helpful and giving ONLY during the holiday seasons. There is so much emphasis on donations and help that is needed around the area of which ever city a person lives in, but the person will hear about it for one month out of the year. I'm not saying there is anything wrong in asking for donations at this time, just we as people should be giving, ALL year around rather than once every year. If you are more well off than someone that has nothing, HELP them a little, give them a boost, and hopefully soon enough even they will be well off and then turnaround and help someone else that is in need.

I'm sure there are plenty of people out there that have many things to say about this. If you do, e-mail me. I'm not fancy in setting up blogs and what not but I'll post up what ever you gots. :) ~*~

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