Christmas Persuasive Research Paper

“It is the most wonderful time of the year!” Crowded malls, family sleeping in your bed, scratchy sweaters from Grandma, what is not to love! I will never understand the appeal behind Christmas. Christmas is a time meant to bring people together; however, for me it has the opposite effect. I absolutely dread Christmas time each and every year. Before I begin this article I would like to set a few things straight. I am not anti-happiness. I encourage everyone to find something they are passionate about that makes them happy. I do not dislike Christmas for the sole purpose of rejecting societal norms, please, I religiously watch the Bachelor every Monday night. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly; I do not oppose the religious aspect of Christmas. I believe the religious foundation behind Christmas is incredibly important and deserves to be recognized. With that out of the way let us begin. …show more content…
That is only a short list but I believe the premise is understood. Adults, especially parents, love taking a “happy day” such as Christmas and using it to their own advantage. “Be nice to your sister it is Christmas!” Man have I heard that one once or twice. By using a holiday to force exemplary behaviors parents are doing two things. One, they are suggesting that it is only important to perform said behaviors on special occasions. Two, they are taking the fun out of a unique day of the year. I do not believe Christmas is the right time or place to be teaching your child proper behavior. Every year when December 25th rolls around families not only expect perfect behavior, but also a perfect