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Hey Mikie !
Merry Christmas, Brother !! :lol: Hold your patience, the stress syndrome defense ain't gonna get ya anywhere. I, too, see what you see, and I'm way out west. I see it in the folks hurrying everywhere to get what they want. Most of them are out shopping for gifts for family and loved ones, but they don't have a fun, relaxed manner like it seems they should. With everyone out on the grab at once, the traffic's worse, and folk's have their nerves wearin' thin, I guess. It's kinda disappointing, I guess maybe that's part of the reason so many folks are depressed around the holidays. And here lately, well it seems folks want to take God out of the picture in every facet of life. Pretty sad, seein's how Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, The Son of God. Like they say "He's the reason for the season " As for me, well, I hate the crowds, and the frenzy, and the hurrying rudenesss just like you do. And yes, It seems to be way more like that at this particular season. People around these parts are generally pretty friendly too. I just try to hone my patience, have plenty of time to deal with it, or stay home, and be an example of how I figure folks oughta be. Caint' fix 'em, aint' gonna join 'em, just gotta deal with 'em. ( and keep my sanity, and stay outa trouble ) I promise ya this..... I aint' one of 'em............ModocDan
MERRY CHRISTMAS MIKIEFINN ! AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS..............
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Hey Mikie,
Christmas is alive and well in the hearts and minds of the children. Get
involved with them in some way and if it doesn't rub off I'll be surprised.*G*
Warm regards, Jim
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I don't know Jim .....my 8 yr old told me a few days ago he didn't believe in Santa Claus.
So I told him if he wasn't careful I'd sic the headless horseman on him and he said "Go ahead, I don't believe in him either!"
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I see it every Sunday as people race and cut one another off to be the first out of the church parking lot. :lol:
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Mickie, I understand perfectly, same attitude for me I fight it with Christmas movies and shoping late at night as much as possable.
As far as Santa goes, all my kids say they believe in Santa, If Santa hears them say they don't believe they don't get a stocking full of candy etc.
go get a couple of Christmas movies and think of how it used to be.
Eric
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We have all seen this behavior for longer than we would like. I think it all started when 24/7 shopping went into place. I remember when the stores closed at 6 p.m. M-F, about the same or earlier on Saturday, and no shopping on Sunday except for a few exceptions. That was then and this is now, and I believe that the Christmas Spirit is entirely up to you. We cannot expect others to change, so we have to change ourselves and not become caught up in the madness. If you let them take away your joy, that's up to you.
Joe
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Originally Posted by Joe Valencic
We have all seen this behavior for longer than we would like. I think it all started when 24/7 shopping went into place. I remember when the stores closed at 6 p.m. M-F, about the same or earlier on Saturday, and no shopping on Sunday except for a few exceptions. That was then and this is now, and I believe that the Christmas Spirit is entirely up to you. We cannot expect others to change, so we have to change ourselves and not become caught up in the madness. If you let them take away your joy, that's up to you.
Joe
I agree with Joe. The worst thing that ever happened to America is the failure to renew the 99 year blue laws. Sundays and Holidays are for family and friends not work , shopping, etc... That having been said I am one that has to work on Sundays so that makes me a hypocrite.
MikieFinn,
Perhaps going for a walk or drive just to see the decorations will help. I hate those malls and shopping centers this time of year too. We were in Wally World last night and the floor manager was being a snot. If that young lady would have been one of my children and I caught her sassing people like that, well,......
Yep, we had all the bumping, speeding, rudeness and things going so we got into the car, put on some Christmas music and started to sing along. Ended up having a good time!
Every Year the rangers at Little Buffalo State Park decorate the east end hiking trails with lights and their own home made decorations. They open the area up after dark and you can walk the "Christmas Trail". Santa shows up, local choirs sing carols and the 4h club sells refreshments. It's beautiful and free. We give them a donation but it is not required. It runs from Dec 17 - 23 if you are interested. They may have something like this in your area too. :D :D
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I just sort of "put the blinders on" when it comes to shopping. It sometimes is amazing how behaviors improve when folks hear you say in the register line, "Go ahead, you've only got a few things & I have a bunch".....Sort of the "kill 'em with kindness" theory. Let the incurable grumps live in their own dismal world!
We have 2 trees....1 of which the Grandchildren visit & decorate. I put the tree up, the lights on, then it's THEIR show. I love 3 or 4 ornaments on 1 branch. Then we drive for MILES looking at the pretty lights.
As far as Santa....I STILL believe in him...he lives in each & every one of us...we just have to let him out!
Bottom line is that God created us to love one another...in this, the season of Christ's birth, let's show how tolerant & loving we can be.
MERRY CHRISTMAS....HO-HO-HO!!!
Mike
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Bottom line is that God created us to love one another...in this, the season of Christ's birth, let's show how tolerant & loving we can be.
Mike
Mike,
You hit the nail on the head! :D