They say that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Most people would tend to agree with that statement! Christmas is the most exciting time of the year for so many reasons.
The holidays are a time of year when many people take time off work. They take time off work to buy presents for their children, visit their extended families in different parts of the world, or simply just to take some vacation time. Some people spend their vacation time setting up huge decoration displays at their home. Some of these displays attract media attention and run up thousands of dollars in electric bills. Lights light up the night sky as adults and children alike partake in this glorious time of year.
Christmas is a time when children look forward to opening their presents. This pastime is much more prevalent in the United States than in other parts of the world. The consumerism mentality of Americans is most evident between Thanksgiving and Christmas every year. Children usually get a week or more vacation from school during this time, so parents must make arrangements to be with their children during this time of year.
With the increase of marketing and American business, Christmas has become a social holiday. As a result, many people are unfamiliar with the original meaning of Christmas. The original idea behind Christmas was to celebrate the birth of Christ. Christ was born to the virgin Mary nearly 2,000 years ago. Jesus was born in a manger. Today, Christmas has become a commercial holiday for many retailers. We need to get back to the true meaning of Christmas.