| The idea of simple family celebrations exists no | | | | people called little carol singers at home and |
| more. Christmas has become synonymous with | | | | showered them with little but precious Christmas |
| designer stuff spanning from clothes to even | | | | gifts. Now this trend is overshadowed by |
| Christmas tree decor. | | | | professional bands that are called upon to sing for |
| Christmas celebrations have become more of | | | | a wider segment of guests. Since Christmas |
| designer oriented theme parties where ladies and | | | | meals have become more associated with |
| gentlemen flaunt their latest designer possessions. | | | | socializing, traditions are taking a backseat. |
| Branded Haute Clothes | | | | Expensive Custom Made Gifts |
| Forget about identical Siamese twins dressing the | | | | A simple soft toy or shawl was earlier considered |
| same or even colorful sweaters. Now, people | | | | an apt gift. No longer, though. People today get |
| prefer to flaunt their labels and the moolah they | | | | their kick only from custom made single piece |
| have paid. In the conversations during the | | | | gifts from high end designers and flagships stores. |
| Christmas meal too, the whole aim of the | | | | Not only it is an expensive affair but it also |
| conversations is to belittle other relatives. | | | | effectively kills the simplicity of Christmas. Often |
| Christmas has degenerated to more of a designer | | | | business houses prefer to get custom made pen |
| labels celebration where people flaunt their hot | | | | stands, diamond engraved pens, jewel pieces et |
| pants and cocktail dresses due to the labels. | | | | al. |
| Sushi, Swarovski Et al | | | | Go Simple And Spread Happiness |
| Forget about the traditional meal of roasted meat | | | | There is no point flaunting the designer |
| and muffins. Now even the Christmas meal has | | | | possessions during Christmas. It is a festival |
| an exotic element attached to it. Sushi and | | | | considered to bring together the family and pals |
| designer restaurants sporting tofu and wasabi top | | | | even though they are settled in different parts of |
| the list. Expensive wine and cocktails have | | | | the world. The cooking and eating together is a |
| become the favorites of the day, replacing the | | | | ritual that increases the family bonding. |
| traditional and the simple ales and ginger lime. On | | | | Instead of the expensive flaunting business, keep |
| the dining table, instead of the frill decoration, | | | | the celebrations focused on personal touch. You |
| Swarovski enchant the décor. The whole | | | | can gift a bouquet of fresh flowers especially lilac |
| idea remains to show off. | | | | orchids and attach a personal note. |
| All That Jazz | | | | In case you wish to add some glam effect to |
| Christmas carols can be heard only on the roads | | | | your gifts, do not forget to send a bunch of |
| and shopping malls. Gone are the days when | | | | fresh alliums and roses to your loved ones. |