I literally have no idea what this blog post is going to be about. Basically I am just typing things that come to my head about my thoughts and feelings about Christmas. So you're probably thinking "What does she mean My Thoughts on Christmas? Everyone loves Christmas." And if you're not thinking that then oh.
Well I'm not going to go and put a label on myself because I don't fit into the categories. I'm not a Grinch, I'm not a fanatic but I'm not an inbetweener either.
First of all I'm Hindu so Christmas isn't even my religion, but my mum says that we should mix with other traditions. Also, who wouldn't want presents?
My family isn't extremely Christmassy but we will still put up the Christmas tree. We will give presents and go to a Christmas party if we get invited but that is literally all we do. This year I have been trying to make an effort because I have a youtube channel now, and I would like to get into the Christmas spirit and upload some festive content. This means that I am now listening to Christmas songs, wearing red lipstick and trying to purchase some Christmas clothing.
But as much as I'm trying to get into the Christmas spirit, I still have my annoying voice reminding me what I believe in. As much as I don't want to be a party pooper, I am always thinking about how much people are buying and wasting during Christmas. First of all everyone buys decorations, that's fine because it's Christmas and I do it too. But some people by excess crap that isn't needed and could be used to buy other things or even to donate. That voice also happens when people have Christmas lights around EVERYWHERE and they are always on. In my head I'm like "Omg you are wasting so much electricity!" but I'm trying to tell myself "It's once a year Jenna, calm down." And don't even get me started on people wasting food. Why do you make so much food if you aren't going to eat it? Keep it for leftovers or something! Don't waste it when some people are going hungry. Yes, I'm that person.
And obviously gifts are part of Christmas tradition (I think... I don't know the actual celebration) and children love getting presents. I'm definitely not saying don't get presents. But I always can't help feeling guilty about the people in the world who don't even know it's Christmas. 'Do they know it's Christmas time" plays in my head and I start feeling bad. Then I start feeling all passionate and I start thinking "We should be satisfied with what we already have" and "We should help people living in 3rd world countries instead." It's totally fine if you don't agree with me because obviously so many people enjoy Christmas and it's easier to just carry on like the rest of the modern world.
I'm not going to be a hypocrite because obviously we have Christmas lights and I have a wishlist. The difference is that we don't keep them on for long and I don't ask for gifts. And if that's you, good on you. If that's not, then obviously it's fine. This year I'm going to ask to sponsor a child as my present.
Overview: I've already said this but I'm not saying don't enjoy Christmas and don't have fun. My opinion is just that people can have fun as well as help people who aren't as fortunate as us. Also, remember to be grateful and don't waste things :)
