So it's Christmas today. The day where families are socially pressured to stay home and enjoy time with their families. Ironically enough, this is also the day where the suicide rate is the highest. It's nostalgic for most of us because of the traditions that were passed down to us by our parents and grandparents who also celebrate the birth of Christ have been around since childhood. Today however, is the first time I've been an adult about it and actually prepared everything for Christmas. So I feel more like a Santa that gives than the child who sits on his lap who asks for outrageous things that ultimately the parent decides to get, but that's technically speaking. Speaking of giving, the whole aspect of "giving" has gradually gotten lost over the generations, in my opinion. With money short these days, it's hard to give, and when a person does get something, they sometimes feel remorse for giving something so expensive to one person, but receiving something only worth a fraction. Though technically unjust, it's better to accept the fact that they are even getting a gift. I'm as humble as I can be while our money is tight, so far I've only gotten one thing for Christmas. Though, me making my dad angrier earlier might have contributed to the scarcity of what I have this year, I'm still content with what I get. I think everyone should feel a sense of gratitude that they get at least something during these bad economic times.
-Gabe
-Gabe
