"The modern holiday is dominated by commercial activities like gift shopping, Black Friday sales all of which overshadow the religious aspects"
"Christmas remains a core religious solemnity commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, involving church services, nativity scenes, and a focus on love, hope, and generosity"
"The pressure to buy gifts and spend excessively during Christmas promotes materialism"
"Lying to children about Santa Claus is a harmful practice"
"The amount of waste during Christmas is harmful to the environment."
"During Christmas low-income people spend money on gifts and Christmas parties they cannot afford."
"Mandatory family meetings at Christmas are a major source of unnecessary stress and conflict."
"Children should be told the truth about Santa Claus at an early age to avoid lies."
"The focus on large family meetings excludes and puts pressure on those who are alone
"Modern Christmas music starts too early (before December 1st) and the repetition is overwhelming."
"Christmas has become a 'childish' holiday, losing its focus on adults and spiritual meaning."
