Christmas Morning Is Here, It’s Time to Wake Up!!!

Parents who celebrate Christmas with their kids know these words very well. They are usually said while the kids jump up and down on their parent’s bed. For these children, going to sleep on Christmas eve is very difficult because they know that as soon as they wake up, there are going to be Christmas gifts waiting for them under the tree. However, have you ever thought about where these customs come from? Have you ever thought about where Santa Clause came from and the giving of gifts? Isn’t this time supposed to be the celebration of the birth of Christ? Well, the kids don’t care and they want their presents. As long as they’re happy and as long as they have something to look forward to each and every year, Christmas and the customs that go along with it can’t be all bad.

Too Commercialized

Many people complain that Christmas time is too commercialized. Most retail stores do their most business during this time of year, when everyone is stocking up for the gifts they have to buy for friends, family, coworkers and even their mailman. It’s a time when shopping becomes a must. The people who complain say that the true meaning of Christmas is lost and it should be found once more. But until that time comes, stores will advertise their Christmas blow out sales and people will fill up the malls in droves in order to snag that must have item that’s on their list.

Black Friday

Most people know about Black Friday. This is the time right after Thanksgiving when people raid the malls and stores to get started on their Christmas shopping. This is the busiest shopping day of the year. Why it’s called Black Friday is anyone’s guess (it does sound rather morbid) but it’s another custom we’ve become used to and so it will likely be that way for a long time.

Santa Is Coming!

Christmas time may be the celebration of the birth of Christ but most children only have visions of a fat jolly man in a big red suit who will fly through the air on a sleigh led by flying reindeer. This is Santa Clause, who will come down their chimney and will deliver toys and gifts to everyone...all in one day. Many kids don’t get to celebrate Christmas because it isn’t within their parent’s religious beliefs but the ones who do love it and they look forward to it every year. It’s too bad every child, no matter what religion they are, can’t experience such happiness and joy; if only for one day.