Many students at Michigan State University have differing opinions about Christmas merchandise and supplies being put out in stores months before December. While some students put up their trees and buy Christmas scented candles pre-halloween, some think Christmas has become commercialized and has lost its true meaning.
Has Christmas become a money based holiday or are people genuinely excited for the birth of Jesus?
Some argue that Christmas has turned into a holiday solely based on giving gifts and spending money. Children are concerned with how many presents will be under the tree or if they are going to get the new hot item of the year. They say stores are too pushy and they can not truly enjoy what Christmas is about. Surprisingly, many of the people celebrating Christmas do not even believe in the Christian faith.
Others say they like when Christmas supplies are put out early because it gives them time to prepare for the holiday season. People need time to get together recipes and crafts for decorating or making gifts. Christmas is generally a happy time of the year for most people who celebrate it and they want to make it last as long as they can.
This seems to be a controversy that comes up every year but there is never a unanimous consensus.
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