Christmas time is here, and of course, that means that the majority of people are acting like damn fools. I don't understand what causes people to act so differently at this time of the year, aside from the weather, nothing changes!
Christmas is supposed to be about family and having fun. Not shopping, spending money you don't have or trying to get your kids the "best" gift. I often see things like "boo, still have tons of Christmas shopping left..." or "I can't wait to be done shopping for the kids!" and all I think is "wow, really?" If you don't want to shop or can't afford it, then STOP. It's a simple concept, don't go into debt to impress others with what you bought, no one cares. If buying gifts is bothersome, then just don't buy any. I have never tried to buy a ton of things for the kids, this year, I bought Dae 5 gifts and spent less then $70.
People are also so terrible to cashiers or other employees and I wonder what they would do if someone talked to their son or daughter that way. I'm not saying I'm perfect, I have had my moments where I am upset with an employee, but never in the manner I have seen, where they are being berated over something they have absolutely no control over. What good does that do? The person screaming at the employee still gets nothing and the employee has to try and not punch the person. It makes no sense to me, I don't think I will ever understand it.
I can't control other people, but I sure can teach my son that this time of year is meant to be spent together, making memories and traditions. Not for fighting, causing drama or trying to "out do" anyone else. My dream is for my son to grow up and realize that it didn't matter what gifts were under the tree, his family was together, happy and had fun.
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