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lucifersprize) wrote2020-12-20 02:40 am
lucifersprize) wrote2020-12-20 02:40 am
Christmas Is Not Cancelled.
I needed to vent -okay.
Look U.K. Christmas is not cancelled. It's still right there on 25th for Christians who want to celebrate it.
Sure, it might mean an online service, a little quiet meditation, perhaps read some bible verses about y'know - Jesus. If we, as a society have put all of our hopes and dreams into one day of feasting and gifts, unrelated to the faith it is purported to be about, then perhaps we need to stop and reassess our values? Was it truly all of us who got to celebrate?
Because I am pretty sure the poor, health workers, carers and emergency services are going to have a rough time on the 25th (and always have). It's tough, it's disappointing but what is actually cancelled for many is the get togethers, the hugs and LOVE. Maybe the thing we need to take away from all this, after a little moan, perhaps a few tears, is that the things we are missing aren't anything to do with Christianity and Christmas but with family, friendship and traditions. And family and friendship is something that can be celebrated at any time of the year.
Perhaps we, as a society, need to make a change, make new traditions, and start showing appreciation all year around - whenever it frickin' suits us, our lifestyles and our families, beginning with making some immediate adjustments to ensure that our friends and family will be alive to participate in future celebrations.
You're disappointed, I'm disappointed. Hell, I dont even have a hob or oven for the holidays because my landlord is a jerk. I will do something nice for Yule alone, a walk, appreciate the seasonal beauty and I will get together with the few folks in my bubble on 25th for whatever - idk. Most of us have always worked on 25th anyway so we're pretty flexible about it. Celebrating differently is not the end of the world. Losing your loved ones will feel like it is the end of the world though.
Look U.K. Christmas is not cancelled. It's still right there on 25th for Christians who want to celebrate it.
Sure, it might mean an online service, a little quiet meditation, perhaps read some bible verses about y'know - Jesus. If we, as a society have put all of our hopes and dreams into one day of feasting and gifts, unrelated to the faith it is purported to be about, then perhaps we need to stop and reassess our values? Was it truly all of us who got to celebrate?
Because I am pretty sure the poor, health workers, carers and emergency services are going to have a rough time on the 25th (and always have). It's tough, it's disappointing but what is actually cancelled for many is the get togethers, the hugs and LOVE. Maybe the thing we need to take away from all this, after a little moan, perhaps a few tears, is that the things we are missing aren't anything to do with Christianity and Christmas but with family, friendship and traditions. And family and friendship is something that can be celebrated at any time of the year.
Perhaps we, as a society, need to make a change, make new traditions, and start showing appreciation all year around - whenever it frickin' suits us, our lifestyles and our families, beginning with making some immediate adjustments to ensure that our friends and family will be alive to participate in future celebrations.
You're disappointed, I'm disappointed. Hell, I dont even have a hob or oven for the holidays because my landlord is a jerk. I will do something nice for Yule alone, a walk, appreciate the seasonal beauty and I will get together with the few folks in my bubble on 25th for whatever - idk. Most of us have always worked on 25th anyway so we're pretty flexible about it. Celebrating differently is not the end of the world. Losing your loved ones will feel like it is the end of the world though.