Question

What is the meaning of Christmas for you? And Why?
Maximum 200 words in English
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Answer 1

Answer:

Christmas is again upon us and people around the world are busy with their preparations for their own version of a Christmas dinner. Christmas is a time for family reunions, for family bonding, renewing friendships, exchanging gifts and going on holidays. Christians around the world celebrate Christmas in different ways, following their beliefs and their traditions. Christmas is a time to celebrate. Foremost is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. It is meant to bring a message of peace and hope, but this is now overshadowed by the stress preparing for Christmas brings to many people.

Stressful season

Could the stress be blamed on the commercialism that had been attached to the otherwise religious celebration?

Most people today are busy at work, and preparing for the holiday season is something that is usually set aside until the last minute. That is why shops, department stores, malls, groceries and supermarkets are bursting at the seams just a few days before Christmas with last minute shoppers. While gifts before were simpler, today, people are more choosy about the gifts they give and receive, particularly among younger people.

Parties have become a big part of Christmas celebrations. There are parties in the office, community organizations, among friends and business associates. It is almost impossible to turn away invitations thus attending parties during the Christmas season has become a social obligation. While parties are fine, the essence of the Christmas celebration somehow gets lost in all the excitement. In the past, children were contented when given some cash, candies, fruits, a new pair of shoes or new clothes. Now children want to have the latest video game gadgets, cell phones and high-tech toys.

At last ...Christmas means to spend more time with family, showing gratitude and loving, sharing and making people happy, and remembering the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. These are the general meanings of Christmas to many people.