A Tech Savvy Holiday Season

What does every child, teen, adult, even grandparent want for Christmas? Technology. I want a cell phone, I want a kindle, I want an iPad! In the season of want, people will even change these into needs. Oh I need the new iPhone 5c because my iPhone 4 works fine but it's not as light weight and it's not colorful. No, your phone works fine and just because your contract is up and there is a new pink iPhone out doesn't mean you need it. 

Now don't get me wrong, my "Christmas list" consists of a few wants, but I'm pretty sure socks and snow boots are more of a need than wanting a new piece of technology. Maybe my issue is I have a lot of technology already, but I got them overtime and rarely as a Christmas gift. That is what is sickening to me, the ability people have to make Christmas about receiving as many things that they want that they can't afford throughout the rest of the year. 

My take on gifts is that you should give. Give when you find something someone needs or maybe even wants during anytime of the year. Give as an appreciation to someone, and don't do it just because it is Christmas time. Christmas has the ability to bring people together, so enjoy the time, love and laughter. Save some money or donate the money you were going to spend on that new iPad to a family in need, or a charity. Make this season about giving, not receiving. Maybe even cut your list down to more needs and less wants.

I find myself disappointed in people around me, even my own family sometimes. I think society needs to take a step back and look at Christmas differently. It is time we teach our children not to expect a tree full of gifts when they wake up. Stop preaching about the season of giving if all you do is teach your children to want, want, want.

Fire up and think about it! 🔥👆