How Christmas Has Changed Over Time

“What is the reason for the season?” I constantly hear individuals use this saying to remind people that Jesus’ birth is why we celebrate Christmas. Although some people remember that Jesus came into the world on that day, most people have lost the true meaning. Thousands of Americans just look at Christmas as an opportunity to receive presents, or various other selfish reasons. Retailers just look at it as a way to make extra money. Few see the real meaning. Our culture has gone so far as to say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” just to take Christ out of Christmas and avoid offending anyone. The way Christmas has changed over the years is displayed by the change in history, current-day U.S.A, and my own life. Every time I read the Christmas story, I notice how crazy Christmas has become by looking at the first Christmas ever. The day Mary gave birth to Jesus, God kept everything simplistic. Just two young parents and a couple animals celebrated the long awaited Messiah’s birth. I sometimes have trouble imagining that those humble beginnings have turned into the most commercialized Holiday in the world. For the first few hundred years after Jesus died no one ever celebrated Christmas. When people first observed Christmas, it quickly became …show more content…
Instead of people celebrating Christmas like a normal one day holiday, like most others, some have it transformed into a month long frenzy of music, traveling, relatives, and presents. While some say America has forgotten what the reason for Christmas, nowadays, for most people, Christmas is not about the birth of Christ anymore. Many people all around me just think the reason for the holiday is giving to others. Although thousands of people use manager scenes for decoration each year, including my family, few people take the time to reflect on their significance. The modern Christmas season has changed a lot, and not for the