I'm not seeing a downside, here.

Environmentalists are stupid this way.

But if they want to do this one, I ain't going to complain.

Those wishing to celebrate Christ could have their religious and/or family get-togethers and remember Him for whom Christmas was named. It seems like we've gotten rather far away from that.

Sorry pal, but that's not what Christmas is all about.

Christmas is about the needless persecution of Christianity the secularist, atheist liberals are waging by forcing stores to say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas."

The true spirit of the holiday that these anti-American communists are denying to all god fearing Real Americans is to buy cheap Chinese made plastic shiat that nobody needs, can't afford, and putting it all on a credit card. We do this because Jesus specifically says that we should engage in acts of symbolism around a decorated tree, and give offerings to a magical elf who lives in a compound at the North Pole in exchange for gifts.

if you did that then all small retailers would have to face up to the reality that they are bankrupt sooner than later.

arkansas: Environmentalists are stupid this way.

It's not all of them, there's quite a few sensible ones who recognize the importance of humans and technology. The wacko ones are probably 60's hippies and their offspring, who think humans are a pathetic blight on Mother Gaia's creation who need to be removed or regulated out of existence (or at least fun).

and punctuation, apparently.

Celebrate Christmas any way you want it, no one is going to stop you.

/well, the hyper-butthurt wacko's may beat on you a bit, but that's normal for them

snuffy: if you did that then all small retailers would have to face up to the reality that they are bankrupt sooner than later.

True. But the system IS fundamentally broken. Putting off acknowledging that fact is just delaying the pain.

I don't do Xmas myself, and I have to say, this time of year it's relaxing to not be running around like a crazed chicken with so much stuff to do that I have no time to just appreciate all the lights. Others I know who DO celebrate Xmas (yes, as religious people) similarly made a decision years ago to tone it DOWN some, so they only give gifts to their young kids and maybe something really meaningful to each other IF they happen to find the perfect thing, otherwise it's just about the food and special traditions and parties, not mad shopping.

You have to admit, giving gifts to people who (1) have the money to buy their own damn stuff whenever they want it, (2) probably do, other times of the year, and (3) you don't know them enough to know what it is they really would want (and probably got for themselves already). Just give cookies or other temporary food, already.

My family does New Year, but like most people who do it, the only people getting money in the envelopes are kids - once you have a job, you age out and start giving to the next generation. Everyone parties it up with food, though.

Come to think of it, lots of people are moving closer to New Year money in the US, what with giving gift gards for Xmas (which I know people scream about, but maybe due to the New Year thing I never really saw a problem with).

But DO bring on the parties. Please. Have the tree, yes. With lights (the LEDs aren't using THAT much power).

Oh crap, the environmental whackos have teamed up with the anti-Christmas brigade! Oh shiat, here come the feminazis and anarchists! AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!

FTFA:
"Many who live alone or have no family ties get depressed around Christmastime. There are even increased numbers of suicides."
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Wouldn't the suicides prevented by doing away with Christmas increase the usage of resources?

GUMBY. "At Christmas parties I used to strike myself on the head repeatedly with blunt instruments while crooning. (sings) 'Only make believe, I love you, (hits himself on head with bricks) Only make believe that you love me,"

- 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' Episode 9

/where's the love "Mary Armstrong"?

Troy McClure: Is anyone willing to give up Christmas trees and lights so they can help the planet? I know I'm not.

Who would have thought that my own laziness would result in me becoming the savior of earth.

KillAllHumans: Ah the consumer holiday

tis the season to spend money


/i think we need to get rid of christmas to save humanity, not just the environment, although they do seem to go hand in hand sometimes
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It's a trap!!!
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/just goin' by your username

We don't do christmas. It circumvents a lot of issues and hassles.
I truly resent forced gift exchange.