It was done by the church in order to cover up the celebration of the "saturninos" (or something like that), a Roman party in honor to Saturn.Originally Posted by The Captain
Now, in reference to comercialization, this Roman party had as a tradition to buy gifts for other people, but they were more like representative gifts than actual gifts. Or in other words, even rich families bought simple gifts, such as oil, salt, etc.
Today...well...yeah, it's irritating. Of course, I am being a hypocrite, because despite the fact I absolutely hate Chirstmas in everything (yes, I don't like the whole family thing), I don't reject the money I get on the season. I don't reject it because, basically, as a student, I don't get money normally, so the only more or less decent income I get is on my birthday and on christmas. When I start working, I'll just quit accepting presents, basically because I will be able to get money myself.
Yeah; I know the perfectly correct thing would be to work and study at the same time, and not celebrate Christmas. But frankly, I'm too lazy.
