By Kirthi Jayakumar
I have a huge problem with holidays: be it Diwali or Christmas. Why? Well, the emphasis on materialism really takes the wind out of the sails in the simple joy of giving a person something with love. Children look forward to getting the latest toys on the block, and grown-ups are crazy about their gadgets, jewellery and whatnot – that the focus remains so badly attached to the “gift” itself, but without any importance attached to the “gifting” itself.
I have a huge problem with holidays: be it Diwali or Christmas. Why? Well, the emphasis on materialism really takes the wind out of the sails in the simple joy of giving a person something with love. Children look forward to getting the latest toys on the block, and grown-ups are crazy about their gadgets, jewellery and whatnot – that the focus remains so badly attached to the “gift” itself, but without any importance attached to the “gifting” itself.
