What do you think is the most overrated holiday and/or event?

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   novicemuseposted 13 years ago

   What do you think is the holiday or event that has so much hype and potential but seldom lives up to expectations or is just awful? Are there any that you think are pointless?

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      Muldaniaposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      May Day.  I remember at school, we used to celebrate it, with a parade and the selection of a May Queen and dancing around the Maypole.  Now though the traditions have been forgotten, and the day has no meaning.

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         recommend1posted 13 years agoin reply to this

         It has no meaning because the media has erased it from the collective consciousness
         
         May day is about liberation and the triumph of people over tyranny and injustice - the fact that it resulted in communism puts it on the list of things your owners erase from your mind.

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            novicemuseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Wow, yea I didn't even remember that one. And the resemblance to 1984 is disturbing...

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      paradigmsearchposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      You have hit a nerve here.

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   paradigmsearchposted 13 years ago

   I found a really, really long list of every holiday there is (there are over 250 of them). However, I wasn't in the mood to pick on any of them.

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   AshtonFireflyposted 13 years ago

   Valentine's day, if I'm single. (In which case, it's "single's awareness day"
   
   Otherwise, Halloween (cuz it's disgusting) and July 4th. (sorry)

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   TheTrueYouposted 13 years ago

   Black Friday. Biggest scam of all.

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      mom101posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah, seems all holidays are about the money these days.

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         novicemuseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I agree; the big companies take advantage of them because they're so lucrative. Great reflection of our society I suppose.

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   Perspycaciousposted 13 years ago

   Presidents Day is my selection, as I can't remember much ever being made of it non-commercially, and the "Sales" are far from an Honest Abe or a self-reliant and humble Washington. Most people can't even name them all, much less figure out how to celebrate any of them!  I'm sure it had a worthy origin, but now it's just an excuse for another day off that costs more than you earned.  Let's drop it and just devote ourselves to trying to find a good one worth remembering.

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      DonnaCosmatoposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I agree with you! Seems like another good reason to take a day off from school or work with no sense or purpose.

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   kmackey32posted 13 years ago

   Christmas.... Its all about the gifts for most people and what buisness sells the most shit.

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      Capediumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I think I totally agree with you

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   wordscribe43posted 13 years ago

   Personally, not a fan of New Year's eve celebrations.  Just a big excuse to blow things up and drink way too much.  Just not my thing, really.

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      AshtonFireflyposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      haha!

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      jcmayer777posted 13 years agoin reply to this

      I agree.  New Year's is the most meaningless of them all.  Everything is closed because it's the first day of the year???? Stupid.

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      Gordon Hamiltonposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Agreed. Why not New Month, New Week... or New Day! Then everyone would be permanently drunk and no work would ever be done! (Reminds me of when I worked in Glasgow! )

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      Capediumposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      lol!!!!!!........... ahahaha

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      novicemuseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      haha that's true unfortunately. And all the hype revolves around a ball dropping?? Who decided that was the best way to celebrate? I think everyone tries too hard to make it something that it's not, it isn't like people's new year's resolutions are a) going to be followed through or b) if they are, make them into a "brand new" person.

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   manlypoetrymanposted 13 years ago

   President's Day...is just a good excuse for the promotion of mattress sales? Go Figure.

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   Captain Redbeardposted 13 years ago

   Arbor day.........................yeah not even commercialism touches this and it's still over rated

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    Sherry Hewinsposted 13 years ago

    Well I am really excited because National Pie Day is almost here. on January 23, young and old alike will be taking a day to enjoy Pie. While other holidays may fall short of our expectations Pie day never lets me down. mmmm... pie, what's not to like?

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       Captain Redbeardposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       +100, pie makes everything better!

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       Cassie Smithposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       I like pie any day, no holiday needed.

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