Christmas time!! What is it good for?

 ♫♪ ♫Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer!! Fun for all that children call, their favorite time of the year~♫♪ ♫

Happy Holidays readers!!! Hope you are all having a wonderful time, whether you are alone, with friends or family, I hope your days have been merry! But that always brings up the question, what does this season mean to me, to you, to us? Well, I'm glad I asked, because that's why I intend to talk about on this generic Christmas post! :)

Why we celebrate 

Now first question is usually "why we celebrate Christmas?" Well whether you celebrate it for religious reasons, AKA Christ's birthday (or supposed birthday), for pagan reasons AKA you still do what the Romans did and have a Saturnalia week, where you generally speaking, have a purge night/week like in the movie "The Purge", though unlike in ancient times, I don't believe human sacrifices are as heavily marketed or culturally accepted these days; or perhaps it's just a fun tradition you do because of commercialism and presents. Whatever the reason one thing is usually a common variable, and that is being surrounded by the one/ones you love, that's right even if you are a loner, because you yourself could be the one you love most, (no judgment here... unless you do the human sacrificing still, then some may give you a little judgment) the point is, this is a time where we truly allow ourselves to appreciate those who we care for and are thankful for, even more so than Thanksgiving.

Now certainly many of us love the season for the low low prices in all the cool new gadgets and clothes, and the presents we will get, so much so that we overshadow what the best gifts actually are. Now I can hear you all groaning ¨Ugh things are about to get preachy here, honey, hold off on the sacrifice and let's hear him out....¨ but hey, somebody has got to say it. ;) That said, the best gift you can give and get on Christmas is the time you get and give with those you love, whether they be family, friends, or the less fortunate through volunteer TIME (see the key word being time). Now, as old and annoying as it may sound, giving time is the most fulfilling gift you can give, and as they say it's better to give than to receive, so despite all the cool gifts that we may get, which we also equally enjoy, and I have no doubt those who gave them to us enjoy it more seeing the joy on our faces, regardless, the time spent, lessons learned, and memories forged... that my dear friends, that is truly the best gift of all. Also you get to work on some fun low budget decorations when you concentrate more on the experience than the money spent.

(The things one can do with loose ornaments, a balloon, ribbons, twine, and a good attitude.)

In the end we all have our own personal situations and traditions in regards to this famed holiday season, some, like my mom, don't even celebrate it all, and you know what, that is perfectly fine, however if you do partake in a special tradition, I'd love to hear why you do, as I find it amazing how different everyone does a relatively similar thing such as celebrating a holiday all because of a tradition or belief. (I mean just look at how KFC used marketing to make eating fried chicken a Christmas tradition in Japan; Why? Because of their Kurisumasu ni wa kentakkii! campaign back in 74, which originated due to a family opting for fried chicken s a substitute for a Christmas turkey... pshh I see you Sanders lol)

How we celebrate

So now that we have analyzed why so many of us celebrate this time, the next obvious question is "how do we celebrate Christmas?" Now if you are part of the afore mentioned groups we discussed then Christmas mass or meetings (depending on your religious sect) and a family gathering of some sort is generally what is done/expect, just like for those who still try and push for Saturnalia (please don't hurt me) then human sacrifice is going to fall into the "how" category quite nicely. As for many others however, also including the 2 previous groups, do you all follow the almost ritualistic tropes of Christmas? That is to say, put up all the decorations, murder nature in order to display it proudly after adorning it in ornaments and lights? Do you hang stockings for even more gifts you greedy bast-- *ahem* Uhh, what about chestnuts, do you roast them upon an open fire? What about snowmen (if there is snow on Christmas where you live)? And if so do you plague your neighbors by mindlessly polluting the air with that Frozen song (Do you want to build a snowman)? Do you sing carols or watch old timey Christmas films??? Do you beat the crap out of each other in order to settle conflicts and start the year off fresh like they do in Peru? (it's called Takanakuy, look it up)

Well however you celebrate it, I'd love to hear about it, personally we celebrate it here on the 24th, opening our gifts at mid.night, unless you fell asleep ya pansy, in that case you can open your gifts on the 25th after the sun comes up, loser... I also enjoy volunteering and giving to the less fortunate, sacrificing a gift that would normally be for me and giving it to someone who usually never gets anything at all is an amazing experience and one that I would honestly recommend anyone to do. I also watch campy horror films and Yungtown Christmas videos on Youtube (Seriously, if you appreciate video games, satire, and awesome raps I whole-heartedly recommend his stuff). Aside from that my Christmas is standard fair, littered with an abundance of food, secret santas, good times, and awkward karaoke. That said, I'd love to hear how you all celebrate the holidays, do you do anything unusual?

Christclusion

So in conclusion, I hope you all had are having an amazing holiday season, and doing things you love. Whether it be dressing up as Santas reindeer whilst playing laser tag, (a game Rudolf can actually play), stressing out over last minute presents because your family doesn't appreciate quality time over quality gifts, or if you are getting drunk in order to drown your sorrows, rejuvenate your joys, or simply to appease your lord and master Dionysus; 

May not have turned water into wine, but his hair literally is wine

Lol whatever it may be, please be safe and make it memorable, and hey, try to end the day on a clean slate, don't end the holidays with someone mad at you (unless it's the dude you are sacrificing for Saturnaia, not sure if you can truly become buds after that) 

Nonsensical ramblings aside, I leave you to enjoy the rest of your evening with a huge virtual hug from me I wish you the happiest of holidays!! (Also remember, screw the song "Christmas Shoes")

Much Love,
Wachi