by miteb on October 19th, 2008

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My least favorite celebration-Halloween-is fast approaching. What holiday/celebration do you dislike?

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by Occams Electric Razor on October 19th, 2008
I hate most holidays. They are nothing but an excuse to be off work (can you tell I am envious because I usually have to work holidays) and people just go out and spend money and act like idiots...business capitalize on this of course

I just make up my own holidays and celebrate for the sake of celebrating when I am with the people I care about and have time to do so.
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- Very innovative. Thx for your answer!
  
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by Brian on October 19th, 2008
July 4th- I have no use for drunken and/or manic amateurs with "recreational" explosives.

I like Halloween because it's part of my favorite season and I love the extra supply of scary movies that usually accompany it but I could do without strangers buzzing my door for candy.

What don't you like about it?
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- You and my dog agree--get rid of the noise! However, there is a valid reason the celebrate the 4th of July--if they can just tone it down a bit.....Thx Brian for your answer.
  
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  by miteb on October 19th, 2008
- I understand you opinion. But I love the 4th.
  
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  by Nickolas on October 19th, 2008
- I guess Halloween is just kind of useless-it promotes the greed and intrusive nature of humans. If it's not super candy, the kids look at you like you're worthless and none of them say Thx anymore. Plus they "bus" them into my neighborhood to get the good treats. But I didn't like it even as a kid. I like the scary movies, too--but have turned off the porch lights the past 2 years.
  
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  by miteb on October 19th, 2008
- I empathize with your reasons, miteb.
  Here's something to add to the maelstrom that aspect of Halloween can be: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/oct/15/pumpkin-marks-sex-offenders-homes/
  
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  by Brian on October 19th, 2008
- Yep--it's a new world alright.
  
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by Nickolas on October 19th, 2008
Christmas. I feel terrible saying that because I'm Christian, but its just such a pain in the ass. My parents live 8 hours away, and nothings ever easy. Too much planning and schedule shifting.
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- Sorry to hear that Nickolas-but think about the memories you are making. They will be important to you in the future. Thx for your answer.
  
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by Spengo on October 19th, 2008
Christmas. The meaning is lost and too many people spend 1000s of dollars to buy toys that have nothing to do with anything other than the holiday. No one cares about the original meaning, Christian meaning or the pagan one, but everyone says they are doing things "in the spirit of Christmas" and likely have no idea what that means. Then big businesses get rich and the people complain about big businesses getting rich while they get poor. Corporations set our rules and regulations that employees MUST say merry Christmas to their customers even if the person isn't Christian or is against the belief of Christmas and the employee can get written up or fired for stating their belief in a country that has the 1st ammendmant protection of religious freedoms. The whole thing is hypocritical to me.
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- Sorry to hear that Spengo. Christmas is my favorite holiday because every other year my kids and their families come home. We look forward to spending that time together. Sure, we splurge on gifts, but that's secondary to being together as a family. Thx for your answer...
  
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  by miteb on October 19th, 2008
- If your goal is simply to get together as a family, can't you do that on days that aren't designated to do so by other people and the calender? Can't you say "we are having a family reunion" and get everyone there? You wouldn't have to splurge on gifts either. My next question isn't meant to offend but it might, so please know I'm not trying to...Do you teach your kids the TRUE meaning of Christmas or is it always going to be Santa Clause until they are old enough to know better than it turns into "It's nice to get family together"?
  
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  by Spengo on October 19th, 2008
- I am not offended, but you do assume a lot for not knowing me. I am the daughter of a Presbyterian minister, so my family is well versed as to the "TRUE" meaning of Christmas and it is included in our celebration, along with Santa's visit on Christmas Eve. One son lives in CA, the other in VT, and we live in NM. Getting everyone together isn't easy. My husband and I do not "have" to splurge on gifts, we choose to. Our sons and their famiilies gift as they can. Christmas has always been a special time for us, and as long as we can share it together, we will. I sincerely hope you can enjoy the holiday season, if only by ignoring it. Thx again for your answer.
  
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  by miteb on October 21st, 2008
- I didn't mean to assume and after rereading my answer I see that I did and my appologies for that.
  
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  by Spengo on October 21st, 2008
- No Problem or apologies needed. I love a good discussion!
  
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by machinerat on October 19th, 2008
Easter. It's not anything anti-relgious, it's just that the family gatherings are tedious.
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