Why One Poll Says 45% Would Rather Skip Christmas

mr21 · Nov 19, 2012

http://www.cnbc.com/id/49880517

I agree with this but would also be fine if only children receive gifts on Christmas. The holiday/family aspect of Christmas is enjoyable but I despise the consumerism that has taken over.

HacheMan · Nov 19, 2012

I love the Holidays, but every year it gets more & more ridiculous with stores trying to beat each other to the punch by getting Christmas items out earlier & earlier.

And usually radio stations wait until Thanksgiving day or the day after to begin playing Christmas music, but this year i started hearing it 2-3 weeks ago...

Murphy8276 · Nov 19, 2012

Hache Man said:
And usually radio stations wait until Thanksgiving day or the day after to begin playing Christmas music, but this year i started hearing it 2-3 weeks ago...

i agree with this.. i was floored when i turned on a local top40 radio station and the day after halloween they had christmas music

.. i was like omg.. i hadnt recalled that music until after thanksgiving

-murph

VIEJODINOSAUR · Nov 19, 2012

The Pattaya Central Mall has their giant XMAS tree up already....pretty early even by Thai standards....

JudgeWapner · Nov 20, 2012

Me and the old lady decided around 10 years ago to bag the whole gift thing.We donate to worthy causes instead. Has made Christmas much more enjoyable.

Betallsports · Nov 20, 2012

It's alright... I like to set up the Tree and lights.. But the wife and I exchange just a couple of small gifts..
daughter and grand kids get the bulk.

but I like the judges way better.

Texny · Nov 20, 2012

Christmas is the best. Two week vacation

ProPokerPlayer · Nov 20, 2012

Nice propaganda piece. Everyone who replied had an entirely different reason then 90% of the people in the poll. Not 1 person gave the same reason they did. 45% said because it would put to much financial pressure on them (they're damn near broke) and 45% more said because they ARE broke already and cant afford it.
So instead of being titled Skip Christmas it should have been entitled This Frickin Economy is F'N bad 90% of people polled said they cant afford Christmas. It'll be 75% or more in 4 years.

Mr_Mark · Nov 20, 2012

What a bunch of Scrooges that 45% is. I love Christmas and the holiday time

VIEJODINOSAUR · Nov 21, 2012

ProPokerPlayer said:
Nice propaganda piece. Everyone who replied had an entirely different reason then 90% of the people in the poll. Not 1 person gave the same reason they did. 45% said because it would put to much financial pressure on them (they're damn near broke) and 45% more said because they ARE broke already and cant afford it.
So instead of being titled Skip Christmas it should have been entitled This Frickin Economy is F'N bad 90% of people polled said they cant afford Christmas. It'll be 75% or more in 4 years.

The senate, the house, politicians, and CEOs enjoy their holidays...

jwblue · Nov 21, 2012

i like the commercialization of Christmas. :think2:

Doug · Nov 21, 2012

Skip Christmas ? I want to skip winter and get back to a decent climate with no/ little snow !

Inactiongirl · Nov 24, 2012

mr21 said:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/49880517

I agree with this but would also be fine if only children receive gifts on Christmas. The holiday/family aspect of Christmas is enjoyable but I despise the consumerism that has taken over.

Agree totally.

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