The Christmas spirit has been significantly transformed by the overwhelming presence of commercialism during the holiday season. Americans suffer from a very distinct culture of consumerism that has greatly altered the way in which certain holidays, special events, and social engagements have been heavily affected. The commercialistic attitudes towards Christmas have radically evolved. Over the decades, Americans have given into the intense consumerism culture that major corporations have inflected on the human nature of people. The true spirit of Christmas encompasses being thankful, humble, loving, and in the giving spirit. These ideals now have strong associations with what individuals consume during this time of the year. Due to the