The hypocritical message of peace and good will peddled by those who believe in anything but that.
To be fair, not all Christians are judgmental people who spew hate. Many of them, I'd even dare to say most of them, really do believe in the good will and peace message of Christmas music. They're just not the ones with national television programs, or those who picket ridiculous things with horribly offensive signs that gather lots of media attention.
That said, I'm not a big fan of Christmas music. I'm not even a huge fan of Christmas in general. Usually a couple days beforehand, I get a little into the spirit, but the whole mad dash for presents and what not, has never been for me. And in the last five years or so, I haven't been able to afford gifts anyway. But I like the family time. Everyone sits back and takes a break together. My family's really close, so it's nice to just hang out with good food and wine and enjoy each other's company.
I can't listen to pop stations over Christmas. Ugh, all Christmas music all the time. Though, I have to say, I adore Christmas movies and will watch them all year 'round. Even musicals (I'm looking at you, Muppet Christmas Carol!).
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Date: 2010-12-05 12:25 am (UTC)To be fair, not all Christians are judgmental people who spew hate. Many of them, I'd even dare to say most of them, really do believe in the good will and peace message of Christmas music. They're just not the ones with national television programs, or those who picket ridiculous things with horribly offensive signs that gather lots of media attention.
That said, I'm not a big fan of Christmas music. I'm not even a huge fan of Christmas in general. Usually a couple days beforehand, I get a little into the spirit, but the whole mad dash for presents and what not, has never been for me. And in the last five years or so, I haven't been able to afford gifts anyway. But I like the family time. Everyone sits back and takes a break together. My family's really close, so it's nice to just hang out with good food and wine and enjoy each other's company.
I can't listen to pop stations over Christmas. Ugh, all Christmas music all the time. Though, I have to say, I adore Christmas movies and will watch them all year 'round. Even musicals (I'm looking at you, Muppet Christmas Carol!).