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Why it doesn't feel like Christmas anymore: Ramblings from an Old Fat Bald Guy

By Greg Flanagan

Real Estate Agent with SCSold.com Real Estate SC RE Broker #58573

December 01, 2007 12:04 AM

Let me start by saying I am Catholic, I do celebrate Christmas with gift giving, church going, song singing and egg nog drinking.

For the past 5-6 years it just hasn't felt like Christmas though. Yeah I'll admit the kids got older, we moved to a warmer climate, and the artificial tree has replaced the fresh cut(?) spruce, but it still should feel like Christmas.

As I sat here this morning answering a question on another site I realized why it doesn't feel like Christmas. I was typing a goodbye and typed Have a Safe Holiday Season. It's not Christmas because I'm not participating and promoting it.

Nobody says Merry Christmas anymore. Nobody says anything. In an effort not to piss people off or offend their delicate physcy(Ie?)'s folks have stopped greeting each other with the words Merry Christmas. If they do wish you something its a Happy Holiday or Season's Greetings. This has diluted my holiday spirit.

Wishing someone a MERRY CHRISTMAS immediately brings that person to a different place and time in their mind. Think about it, what were your feelings the last time someone wished you a Merry Christmas? Calm, comfort a little Joy?

Christmas is the cause of ceasefires in some bloody wars, it continues to be a renewal of hope and generosity towards those less fortunate. There is no distinction of race or creed. We're all in this together. If you're not a Christian I don't expect you to convert, feel free to wish me a Merry Christmas because I will be wishing you one this year and for years to come.

Why? Because I want that Christmas spirit back. I believe it will only come back if we all stop falling into the media trap of saying Happy Holidays and all the other vanilla sayings going around these days. From this day forward I will sign my cards and greet everyone with a MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Spread the word

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Where's that eggnog?

Greg Flanagan is a full time Realtor with Exit Realty Charleston Group. He can be contacted at 843-818-8867 or email gflanagan@exitcharleston.com www.ThatGuyRealEstate.com

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Matthew J Blum - (retired from the business)

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Greg, What if someone said Happy Hanukkah to you? You probably won't have a feeling either way. Well not everyone celebrates Christmas. I do agree with you that we are always worried we have to be P/C. But I believe the holiday time is what you make it. If you want to see the negatives you will always see it.

Dec 01, 2007 12:12 AM

Charlottesville Solutions

Charlottesville Solutions - Charlottesville, VA

I really want to invite you to Read my Blog. http://activerain.com/blogs/charlottesvillerealestate

I believe that Christmas is in the Heart and I have decided to Spread the Christmas Cheer!

Are you with me??? CHRISTMAS are you with me???

Merry Christmas!

Dec 01, 2007 12:16 AM

Greg, I also am signing each comment off with a Merry Christmas too. I like your spirit!

Dec 01, 2007 12:17 AM

Jeanean Gendron

The Address Realty - Redding, CA

Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

xmas tree Greg, I agree. A person should be able to wish others any type of good wishes that mean something to them and their lives. My friends Chris and Maria Jeantet just wrote a similar post and looks like the feeling is spreading. Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year to you and yours. Say hello to my friends, Maria and Chris. They are beautiful!

I'll have to redo the graphic with a "Merry Christmas" just for you!

Dec 01, 2007 12:19 AM

Greg Flanagan

SCSold.com Real Estate - Charleston, SC

CEO/Founder SCSold.com

Matt- Hanakuh, Kwanza or Festivus all great celebrations. It never bothered me in the distant past and still doesn't. As far as the negative comment? This glass is three quarters full and always has been. Merry Christmas

Charles- I'm with you brother.....Merry Christmas

Jeanean-Please share the new graphic with us. Merry Christmas

Dec 01, 2007 01:03 AM

Becky Troutt

No longer practicing real estate as of 2008. - Bradenton, FL

Merry Christmas Greg!

I find it hard to get into the Christmas spirit down here just because I am still use to snow at Christmas....and there isn't any here!! :( This is my third Christmas down here with no snow, and it's just not the same.

Florida for me sometimes just feels like one season, even though it does cool off. But up north in Michigan, we had fall time with the leaves changing colors and then it got colder and snowed. In December was when you really got into the spirit. It was cold and there was two or three feet of snow on the ground. That was Christmas to me. I do miss the snow and seeing people's homes lit up at night when it's snowing out.

I think we are going to drag the tree out and put it up this week. Maybe that will help!

Happy Holidays and/or Merry Christmas to everyone!

Dec 01, 2007 01:09 AM

Becky- What works for me is, I wait for a real cold night (at least 60 degrees) go outside squint my eyes, and then shake Parmesean Cheese from above my head. Just like being back up north without the shoveling.

Merry Christmas

Greg

Dec 01, 2007 02:36 AM

Why it doesn't feel like Christmas anymore: Ramblings from an Old Fat Bald Guy

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