It’s the holidays again. Time for family, friends, parties, eating too much, presents, decorations, sappy TV specials, and much, much more! But most of all, it is time for many Orthodox Christians in America to indulge in one of our favorite past times – complaining about “American” culture. Or, to be honest, the lack thereof.

Here are just a few of the favorite complaints, though this list is by no means exhaustive:

Thanksgiving is not a real holiday.
Thanksgiving interrupts the Nativity Fast.
Americans are too materialistic and don’t focus on the true meaning of Christmas.
Americans are post-Christian!
Most Americans don’t even attend Church on Christmas!
Christmas has been hijacked by commercialism.
Many important days such as the Feast of St. Nicholas and the Feast of St. Basil are totally forgotten. https://orthodoxreflections.com/rethinking-american-holidays-and-orthodox-evangelism/