Re: Roosevelt Field Mall and Santa

Posted by ElizaRags35

Posted by PearlJamChick

Ah, I love the smell of uninformed internet rage and keyboard pitchforks first thing in the morning

Santa is still going to be there, folks. They changed the decor, big whoop. Go somewhere else if you don't like it.

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It's been quite the source of entertainment for me this morning as I lay sick in bed.

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Posted by MRsFaTThead

Posted by ElizaRags35

Posted by PearlJamChick

Ah, I love the smell of uninformed internet rage and keyboard pitchforks first thing in the morning

Santa is still going to be there, folks. They changed the decor, big whoop. Go somewhere else if you don't like it.

IMAGE

It's been quite the source of entertainment for me this morning as I lay sick in bed.

Love me some morning drama

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What I find more offensive is the fact that Santa is even there a week after Halloween.

Oh and even setting foot in or near a mall from now until January 1st.

That's what I find offensive

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I'll
Post exactly what I said on fb

It's about this country whiny entitled generation of everything offends me and everything needs to be Pc

I don't care what the "proof" is. These setupa have been this way for how many years.

So now they decide to do one with zero Christmas decorations/theme

Give me a break. So make fun of anyone that's upset or annoyed. That's your choice. The same as it for anyone who feels the opposite.

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And you know what it's he middle of November.

It's the holiday season. Some people like to celebrate it for for more than one day. Is that so bad. For people to be i the holiday spirit?

Nobody is saying you have to walk around with jingle bells around your neck 24/7

But I rather be surrounded by that then grinches who can't wait for January

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Idc what the reason is, it's upsetting and I hope this isn't real or a trend . It offends me that Christmas decoration and traditions I grew up with are being stripped away. And this has nothing to do with religion because Christmas tree and Santa is secular things about Christmas.

I swear I went from wanting to move to the west coast to wanting to move out of this country!

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What other reason could it possibly be to have zero Christmas decorations at one of the biggest malls in America

I don't buy the whole just wanted a change of scenery idea

And I also don't think the real reason would ever come
Out

Roosevelt Field Mall and Santa

Like I said, it looks like they may be able to project images on it. They might be trying something a bit more high-tech.

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Between this and the "war on Starbucks" because their holiday cups are plain red this year without holiday pictures...I just can't. I wish I had the energy to really get myself worked up over such trivial things. Red coffee cups, Santa Claus, and Christmas trees in shopping malls all have nothing to do with what Christmas is supposed to really be about anyway. There are plenty of places to get your kids photo taken with Santa in front of a scene that is all Christmas.

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Re: Roosevelt Field Mall and Santa

Posted by NervousNell

Posted by gina409

And you know what it's he middle of November.

It's the holiday season. Some people like to celebrate it for for more than one day. Is that so bad. For people to be i the holiday spirit?

Nobody is saying you have to walk around with jingle bells around your neck 24/7

But I rather be surrounded by that then grinches who can't wait for January

I am far from a grinch. I just like to celebrate one holiday at a time. I happen to love thanksgiving because its not so commercial. Its about family togetherness and no gifts.
And in the last 20 years Thanksgiving has gotten lost because Christmas starts the day after Halloween. And trust me, that's not beause people suddenly want to celebrate and get in the spirit earlier than they did 20 years ago. It's because the retail stores want people to start spending earlier so they spend more. It's all about the Benjamins. Not holiday spirit. Christmas spirit has been lost to the almighty dollar.
In another 20 years Santa will be in the malls and people will be putting up their lights right after Labor Day if it keeps getting earlier like this. And by Dec 25th everyone is sick of it and can't wait to rip their trees down.
And as far as people who can't wait for January, actually that's not me either. I actually can't wait for June. That's the season I look forward to most. I decorate for 4th of July in May. To enjoy my favorite holiday a little longer.

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And that's totally fine. But it should be fine also for the people who put it up thanksgiving weekend and leave it up
Till New Years

Nobody is right or wrong

Well except the June people. Lights in June is wrong lol

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Blowing up my FB feed as well. Super disappointed. I really love the Santa at RF. Will not be taking the kids there this year.

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Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by CallaLily

Posted by ElizaRags35

Posted by MichLiz213

Posted by gina409

I'll
Post exactly what I said on fb

It's about this country whiny entitled generation of everything offends me and everything needs to be Pc

I don't care what the "proof" is. These setupa have been this way for how many years.

So now they decide to do one with zero Christmas decorations/theme

Give me a break. So make fun of anyone that's upset or annoyed. That's your choice. The same as it for anyone who feels the opposite.

It would be one thing if people were upset about the change in decoration.

But people are up in arms about the "War on Christmas" because ONE person on Facebook said they spoke to management.

So before anyone verified whether this was the reason for the change, everyone jumps to conclusions.

You (collective you, not you personally) have a right to be upset if you want, that's your choice. But at least wait until the reason for the change is confirmed before raising your blood pressure over it.

Could not agree more. Santa is still there. The stores are decorated. Christmas is still shoved down everyone's throats.

Christmas is shoved down everyone's throats? Wow.

Maybe because I LOVE the holidays I never understand the disdain for the holidays and the sentiment of "Xmas being shoved down my throat".

The holidays are what YOU make of them. Sure the stores and manufacturers of the world may commercialize it to some degree but that's such a little part of what Xmas is all about. It doesn't DEFINE my holidays.

For me, Xmas is a time for family, for seeing the joy on my children's faces Xmas morning, for traditions, for self-reflection, for looking back and reminiscing, for spending time with those that I love the most, for being kind to my fellow neighbor, for thinking of others before myself, for brightening someone else's day, for relaxing at night with my DH with only the glow of the Xmas tree lighting the room, for listening to the relaxing sounds of Xmas music that bring me back to my childhood, AND for feeling generally happy and at peace and like the world is just a little bit smaller and a little more friendly this time of year.

The holidays should make you feel happy and festive............not so bitter and angry. I think so many people, people in my own family even, just focus on the wrong things at this time of year. They complain about having to spend hours cooking instead of looking forward to sharing a special meal with those they love. They focus on all the presents they have to wrap instead of thinking about the joy they are bringing to those they are gifting to.

Xmas is but one time of year...........slow down, look around, listen to the music, take it all in and just enjoy it. That's what I do and I LOVE every minute of it and ring in the new year feeling blessed, loved, refreshed, and ready to start a whole new year!!

ETA - And I know it feels like Xmas starts earlier every year but honestly, it doesn't bother me. So I see a Xmas tree in November, it doesn't diminish my Thanksgiving (which I do LOVE), it just makes the holidays feel like they last a little longer which is cool with me!!

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Change and options is what this country is made of. Why does it mean the country is going down the toilet?

If you don't like it don't GO.

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Posted by Sparrow

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by CallaLily

Posted by ElizaRags35

Posted by MichLiz213

Posted by gina409

I'll
Post exactly what I said on fb

It's about this country whiny entitled generation of everything offends me and everything needs to be Pc

I don't care what the "proof" is. These setupa have been this way for how many years.

So now they decide to do one with zero Christmas decorations/theme

Give me a break. So make fun of anyone that's upset or annoyed. That's your choice. The same as it for anyone who feels the opposite.

It would be one thing if people were upset about the change in decoration.

But people are up in arms about the "War on Christmas" because ONE person on Facebook said they spoke to management.

So before anyone verified whether this was the reason for the change, everyone jumps to conclusions.

You (collective you, not you personally) have a right to be upset if you want, that's your choice. But at least wait until the reason for the change is confirmed before raising your blood pressure over it.

Could not agree more. Santa is still there. The stores are decorated. Christmas is still shoved down everyone's throats.

Christmas is shoved down everyone's throats? Wow.

Maybe because I LOVE the holidays I never understand the disdain for the holidays and the sentiment of "Xmas being shoved down my throat".

The holidays are what YOU make of them. Sure the stores and manufacturers of the world may commercialize it to some degree but that's such a little part of what Xmas is all about. It doesn't DEFINE my holidays.

For me, Xmas is a time for family, for seeing the joy on my children's faces Xmas morning, for traditions, for self-reflection, for looking back and reminiscing, for spending time with those that I love the most, for being kind to my fellow neighbor, for thinking of others before myself, for brightening someone else's day, for relaxing at night with my DH with only the glow of the Xmas tree lighting the room, for listening to the relaxing sounds of Xmas music that bring me back to my childhood, AND for feeling generally happy and at peace and like the world is just a little bit smaller and a little more friendly this time of year.

The holidays should make you feel happy and festive............not so bitter and angry. I think so many people, people in my own family even, just focus on the wrong things at this time of year. They complain about having to spend hours cooking instead of looking forward to sharing a special meal with those they love. They focus on all the presents they have to wrap instead of thinking about the joy they are bringing to those they are gifting to.

Xmas is but one time of year...........slow down, look around, listen to the music, take it all in and just enjoy it. That's what I do and I LOVE every minute of it and ring in the new year feeling blessed, loved, refreshed, and ready to start a whole new year!!

ETA - And I know it feels like Xmas starts earlier every year but honestly, it doesn't bother me. So I see a Xmas tree in November, it doesn't diminish my Thanksgiving (which I do LOVE), it just makes the holidays feel like they last a little longer which is cool with me!!

I'm just curious, why do you only refer to the holiday as "Xmas"?

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Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Sparrow

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by CallaLily

Posted by ElizaRags35

Posted by MichLiz213

Posted by gina409

I'll
Post exactly what I said on fb

It's about this country whiny entitled generation of everything offends me and everything needs to be Pc

I don't care what the "proof" is. These setupa have been this way for how many years.

So now they decide to do one with zero Christmas decorations/theme

Give me a break. So make fun of anyone that's upset or annoyed. That's your choice. The same as it for anyone who feels the opposite.

It would be one thing if people were upset about the change in decoration.

But people are up in arms about the "War on Christmas" because ONE person on Facebook said they spoke to management.

So before anyone verified whether this was the reason for the change, everyone jumps to conclusions.

You (collective you, not you personally) have a right to be upset if you want, that's your choice. But at least wait until the reason for the change is confirmed before raising your blood pressure over it.

Could not agree more. Santa is still there. The stores are decorated. Christmas is still shoved down everyone's throats.

Christmas is shoved down everyone's throats? Wow.

Maybe because I LOVE the holidays I never understand the disdain for the holidays and the sentiment of "Xmas being shoved down my throat".

The holidays are what YOU make of them. Sure the stores and manufacturers of the world may commercialize it to some degree but that's such a little part of what Xmas is all about. It doesn't DEFINE my holidays.

For me, Xmas is a time for family, for seeing the joy on my children's faces Xmas morning, for traditions, for self-reflection, for looking back and reminiscing, for spending time with those that I love the most, for being kind to my fellow neighbor, for thinking of others before myself, for brightening someone else's day, for relaxing at night with my DH with only the glow of the Xmas tree lighting the room, for listening to the relaxing sounds of Xmas music that bring me back to my childhood, AND for feeling generally happy and at peace and like the world is just a little bit smaller and a little more friendly this time of year.

The holidays should make you feel happy and festive............not so bitter and angry. I think so many people, people in my own family even, just focus on the wrong things at this time of year. They complain about having to spend hours cooking instead of looking forward to sharing a special meal with those they love. They focus on all the presents they have to wrap instead of thinking about the joy they are bringing to those they are gifting to.

Xmas is but one time of year...........slow down, look around, listen to the music, take it all in and just enjoy it. That's what I do and I LOVE every minute of it and ring in the new year feeling blessed, loved, refreshed, and ready to start a whole new year!!

ETA - And I know it feels like Xmas starts earlier every year but honestly, it doesn't bother me. So I see a Xmas tree in November, it doesn't diminish my Thanksgiving (which I do LOVE), it just makes the holidays feel like they last a little longer which is cool with me!!

I'm just curious, why do you only refer to the holiday as "Xmas"?

Because we've been talking about Xmas on this thread.

Re: Roosevelt Field Mall and Santa

Posted by Naturalmama

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by Sparrow

Posted by Hofstra26

Posted by CallaLily

Posted by ElizaRags35

Posted by MichLiz213

Posted by gina409

I'll
Post exactly what I said on fb

It's about this country whiny entitled generation of everything offends me and everything needs to be Pc

I don't care what the "proof" is. These setupa have been this way for how many years.

So now they decide to do one with zero Christmas decorations/theme

Give me a break. So make fun of anyone that's upset or annoyed. That's your choice. The same as it for anyone who feels the opposite.

It would be one thing if people were upset about the change in decoration.

But people are up in arms about the "War on Christmas" because ONE person on Facebook said they spoke to management.

So before anyone verified whether this was the reason for the change, everyone jumps to conclusions.

You (collective you, not you personally) have a right to be upset if you want, that's your choice. But at least wait until the reason for the change is confirmed before raising your blood pressure over it.

Could not agree more. Santa is still there. The stores are decorated. Christmas is still shoved down everyone's throats.

Christmas is shoved down everyone's throats? Wow.

Maybe because I LOVE the holidays I never understand the disdain for the holidays and the sentiment of "Xmas being shoved down my throat".

The holidays are what YOU make of them. Sure the stores and manufacturers of the world may commercialize it to some degree but that's such a little part of what Xmas is all about. It doesn't DEFINE my holidays.

For me, Xmas is a time for family, for seeing the joy on my children's faces Xmas morning, for traditions, for self-reflection, for looking back and reminiscing, for spending time with those that I love the most, for being kind to my fellow neighbor, for thinking of others before myself, for brightening someone else's day, for relaxing at night with my DH with only the glow of the Xmas tree lighting the room, for listening to the relaxing sounds of Xmas music that bring me back to my childhood, AND for feeling generally happy and at peace and like the world is just a little bit smaller and a little more friendly this time of year.

The holidays should make you feel happy and festive............not so bitter and angry. I think so many people, people in my own family even, just focus on the wrong things at this time of year. They complain about having to spend hours cooking instead of looking forward to sharing a special meal with those they love. They focus on all the presents they have to wrap instead of thinking about the joy they are bringing to those they are gifting to.

Xmas is but one time of year...........slow down, look around, listen to the music, take it all in and just enjoy it. That's what I do and I LOVE every minute of it and ring in the new year feeling blessed, loved, refreshed, and ready to start a whole new year!!

ETA - And I know it feels like Xmas starts earlier every year but honestly, it doesn't bother me. So I see a Xmas tree in November, it doesn't diminish my Thanksgiving (which I do LOVE), it just makes the holidays feel like they last a little longer which is cool with me!!

I'm just curious, why do you only refer to the holiday as "Xmas"?

Because we've been talking about Xmas on this thread.

I think she means why don't you say Christmas

Message edited 11/7/2015 12:05:17 PM.