I'm a 17 year old girl... and thank you for this. Me and my mom are struggling financially rn because it's really hard to get a job and business is slow because no one can afford anything either. I know I'm not going to get more than a few cheap gifts this year... and I can't buy anything so I'm crocheting gifts for everyone. I even learned how to crochet like a few weeks ago JUST so I could make gifts. I try to appreciate family... but that's hard since my mom and dad are separated (my dad doesn't live with me and my mom) and the only "friend" I have is my younger cousin. (We are like sisters) Even my online friends are slowly drifting farther and farther away from me... But at least we have a roof over our heads, food to eat, clean water to drink, heat and air, clothes on our body, and 3 jobs. (Me and my mom do pet sitting / pet grooming + house cleaning and now my mom is doing DoorDash) And really... America is spoiled. We rely on gifts and money to make us happy... but that's not what life is truly about. Life is about the experiences we have and how we contribute to society... not showing off expensive things that we got and making others feel bad. And for my fellow Christians out there, life is also about following and trusting God fully and following His word. Sometimes it's hard being in rough situations... but if those tough times never happened and everything was perfect, what would even be the point of life? No one would be unique. Our experiences and trials make us unique... and we all have our own unique story. Tough times make us stronger once we get through them, and it also teaches us how to avoid mistakes in the future. Enjoy the little things you have in life. your home, your pets, your family, your clothes, water, food, electricity, or even just the fact that the sun is still shining and the stars aren't falling. Or even the fact that you had a 1 in 400 trillion chance of spawning into existence. You are unique. Don't let anything take that away from you. (Edit) bruh I always somehow start an argument in the replies LIKE CHILL and be kind to each other :)
People forget that Christmas was never about gifts, it was about the genuine kindness of the act. Your family is what matters. But that’s all everyone cares about now, especially greedy companies. Presents presents presents, and nothing or no one else. Wake up people, and hug your family while they’re still here.
@ that’s the idea, to show how you should be like Jesus and give, but then there’s people who say it’s his birthday, which has been mostly proven otherwise
This is actually insane. I'm 16, and honestly I don't want anything for Christmas. Sure there are things that I know I need, and I'm sure I'll be getting those things, but I couldn't care less about what I get. I would be happier, honestly, if I got nothing at all. When you realize that the stuff doesn't matter, though, you do realize that Christmas just doesn't mean as much as it used to. I just helped my family decorate for Christmas and it just isn't the same. Find what truly matters, make the most of it guys, I'm lucky to have learned it this early on but yeah. Stuff doesn't matter it's the time that you spend doing what you enjoy.
I've also felt similar to this. It's not about the gifts in the end. It was never supposed to be about the gifts. The memories of Christmas and the leading up to it was always more important, MADE important by sharing it with other people. It will make your life so much better if you desperately work on a relationship with your family and friends and hold that up like it matters because without those communities around you, life gets meaningless and dull. Things lose their importance. I'm 17 and I left my friend group and I know people who have terrible family issues. Holidays become "just another day" when you start letting life become "just another life" and wither away alone. School and social events have lost meaning for me because I am without social connections. What's the point of going to the Homecoming dance, or even Prom if I don't have anyone to share it with? I'm so grateful I have a decent relationship with my siblings and parents because it has given the rest of my life meaning. I get to share Thanksgiving with now over a hundred relatives and still growing because we work so hard on keeping our family healthy. I get Christmas with my family and that's honestly one of the greatest gifts I've ever been given. I don't care if it's cliché. There's absolutely nothing more important than love and connections. God bless you all reading this and I hope you find meaning & repair relationships desperately.
This video resonates with me and many others so much. This made me remember something that happened last year. I too was excited for what I was going to get for Christmas. I must spent an entire day in total thinking about what I wanted. But on boxing day when I saw what I had gotten I felt this pang of disappointment. But the day before school, my crush asked me to meet her and asked me to go out with her. That moment was the most euphoric moment I had experienced. I completely forgot about the presents and that feeling of disappointment. It made me realise that the presents werent the important part of Christmas. There are so many better things than presents. This year idc about the presents. I dont even know what I want. Im content with everything I have in my life. I just hope I can spend another good year with my family and gf. Thanks Dillion. You’re such an amazing role model and inspiration to me and others. You make sure we don’t do those dumb mistakes that you may have done. You deserve to get more recognisation and reach 1 million and even 2 or 3 million by the end of 2025. Thank you again man.
This will be my last Christmas before I turn 18. I don’t have many friends irl, most of them are online, especially Discord. So in October, I decided to leave Discord until the end of this year. I love my friends, but I want some time with just me and my family, enjoying these special days with my family. I’ll never take this for granted. I pray you have a good Christmas, Dillon. Sorry to hear you’re not looking forward towards much this year. Thanks for providing this message for all of us!
@@camofish8 I’ll consider, throughout my time on Discord, I’ve ran into many different kinds of people, a majority of them coming from a small homeschool Minecraft community I was a part of. Throughout the last couple of years I’ve seen these people act very toxic, calling me a pedo because I have a Minecraft channel, making fun of my brother for standing up for a friend. etc etc. Most of these problems arise because I never really stood up for myself or others. I remember a time where I used to have fun with a smaller group of friends, we’d have nice conversations, everyone was respectful. But during this break I’m realizing that I should grow a spine and take a stand. Perhaps these internet situations will also allow me to build my character. However, if things somehow become worse after this, I may just leave it alone for good. Thanks for the advice dude.
I felt that you sounded a little spoiled when you asked for the gifts but did not get them and felt down. But it made me realize something about myself and that I am doing the same thing you did in your story. I'm only 16 and don't feel the same excitement that I would get in my chest as a younger kid. It kinda feels just like another day and makes me happy seeing others happy but I don't know if it will ever be the same. A couple of months ago, I would say about 4-ish months ago, I broke my leg playing football for my high school. I would say that I'm a pretty good student. I take AP and honors classes so idk. But, when this happened I was out of school missing all of the work, I was not playing for the football team and lifting weights, which are two of my favorite things. And most importantly I was seeing none of my friends. And I even lost contact with them and they didn't even bother to reach out to me. and till even today what was my best friend hasn't responded to texts that I sent him months ago I see him in the halls every day and he just ignores me as if we never spoke. And just recently I had to quit the football team due to me not going to be able to play because of my injuries. So life has been rough these past couple of months and the feeling of wanting to be a little kid again with no worries and be excited for Christmas seems to just be a mere dream. So if I was going to comment anything I would just say that I agree with u and I hope your situation gets better. (sorry for the long story if anyone actually reads this comment I'm just putting my problems down )
I believe in you bro evuantually you will grow past it and make more friends and better memories remember, life keeps on going and don’t stop always be moving
I am under 18, i remember how excited i was for the presents when i was like, 8, and i could not sleep. When i turned 12, everything changed, i could easily sleep, and overall was not too excited, things definitely do seem more boring as you grow up, don't be mad if your parents don't have much money, because the most lucky thing, is having a nice, loving family.
I'm 13 and holy crap I cried so much to this because for the past like year, anytime that there was a holiday that my parents had to buy me something (i.e. Christmas, birthday, etc.) there was always a guilt and now having another Christmas coming up, my stomach hurts thinking about how much money they spend on me and my sister. I have major Christmas guilt and on the 22 of December, Christmas being in 3 days I don't feel anything. The only thing I'm excited for is the fact that there is no school, I don't care about Christmas because all I feel is guilt that my parents are spending money on me instead of bills, debt payments, groceries, etc.
i genuinely feel the same.. I sometimes hate knowing that Christmas is coming bc my mum spends a lot on me and my sister. The guilt I feel is really strong and I hate it tbh.
Wow. This video made me really realize how hard my parents work to provide for me and how fortunate I really am. Dillon I really appreciate u. U have helped me improve myself. Ur a great role model. I'm sry abt ur family
Fr bro im 14 and after this video i just feel like working for my stuff and this christmas i finally decided to not ask for anything and im actually getting my parents each 260 and 290 dollar gits because christmas is about the spirit and the joy of seeing loved ones happy and not seeing the gifts you got
One Christmas I got two hoodies, a football, candy, and some extremely comfy slippers. Then I hopped on my Xbox and played with my friends. They all talked about how they got a lot of stuff like wayyy more than me and how they got $400 shoes and they asked what i got and then one of them said “that’s it?”. That didn’t sit with me well and I felt kind of left out. But I was still grateful because my parents always worked hard.
it’s sad because the person who said that’s it may not have meant in a bad way but it seemed bad to you (not trying to downplay it’s just that they probably didn’t want to make you feel bad and probably didn’t realize they had)
You made me a sad but happy. I lost my dad in Russia and Ukraine war and he never made it for our Christmas. I got to never see him again, never talk to him again, and never do anything. I wish you a merry Christmas I am Jewish so I celebrate Jewish things.
@lukezoeller7517Yeah and this political figure refuses to end the war even though he’s fighting a nato backed country that is probably not going to surrender to him.
Ever since I was 4, I loved everything about Christmas. The gifts. The movies with family. Playing in the snow. Hearing the story of Jesus' birth (and death). Everything. After hearing your story, I realised how lucky I am to get gifts. My dad got his gifts from the Salvation Army, but I never thought much of it. For as long as I can remember, I've gotten a couple things off my list. And I never thought much of the things that I didn't get. I love Christmas so much and even if I don't get anything this year, I will cherish time with my family and the things I DO have.
I’m 19 and honestly I felt this. I feel like the receiving of gifts is very materialistic. Every year my Dad tries to get me shit to make up for shit he’s done. But it doesn’t really do anything. Those things don’t change your life. Christmas is about the people you surround yourself with to make it better. To those of you who are younger don’t take things for granted. I barely speak to my family anymore. I’m stuck constantly working to be able to pay for college. I wish I had taken the time to really appreciate the time I had with people before life became “real”.
The timing is crazy. I'm turning 18 in March, but this video resonated with me so much it's crazy. Sadly, I realized this too late, but living in the moment and appreciating the little things, as chichè as it might sound, is where true happiness lies. Getting in your own head is the worst
Fr. I may only be 11 right now to this day, But I learned this lesson last year. I've been spending more time with family or my friend, too even care about Christmas. I didn't ask for anything specific this year, because I just don't really care. Though I didn't lose a person to make me realize this, I lost my 2 dogs i grew up with. One died in September, (Named Gabby) Than the other died In November(Maddie) last year. Me and my family had barley any time to grieve the loss of are oldest, before the next one died. In october, in between, we had gotten a puppy. It lifted are spirits slightly, but then, as I stated, the other died. I remember in september, when Gabby died, I understood what was happening. I was sad. But the thing was, I had a little sister, who didn't. She was probably about 7 at the time, and didn't completely grasp the concept of death. But she knew what it was. I had come out of my parents room, where they were with Gabby (Not to mention we had been getting ready to go too church) and she had asked "What's happening?" And I had replied saying "Don't you understand? Gabby is dying." Yeah. That really shook her. My sister had never liked Gabby that much, as her 'fav' dog had been Maddie. She still loved gabby though. And as a big sister, I hated seeing the look on her face when it hit her. And then she passed. Time had practically stopped for me, and I was forced to still go to school. Pretty sure I spent half of the day not blinking, trying not too cry. Anyways, fast foward to Christmas time. I had woke up in the morning, decently excited. But, For some reason, It felt different. Like, something was missing. I waited till 8:30, (which was like 2-3 hours away as I always wake up at 6:30-6:45) which was when every one else awoke. We opened gifts, then proceeded to go over to my grandmas house, where we would hang out, and open presents. I know its going to be different this year, and I won't feel the same, like i ever did. Not to mention, I know the 'secret' about the man in the red coat. (Yes, as a little kid, I was told he was real) And now, I have been given the duty to help my parents keep it a secret. It something nice to do, for my sister, who is now probably the only person keeping are family tradtions alive. Are big family as a whole has become distant. But anyways, For anyone reading this, I hope you have a merry christmas, or a good day/night if you don't celebrate.
Dillion, I love your work. You are so inspiring to me because I once had a moment where I asked for something and I didn’t get it. That was a real wake up call to me because, in that moment, I realized that everything I wanted wasn’t just given to me. Hearing your story about making money to buy items you wanted really hit close to home. I know you said that Christmas from your perspective lost feeling but I am here to wish you a merry Christmas. Christmas isn’t really about the gifts or anything like that. It is about the time you spent with people that matter to you, or about the events you partake in. I know you might not read this comment out of the hundreds-thousands there are, but I want you to know that you are loved by me and the community you have created. Thank you for everything you have done, bad or good, you wouldn’t be our favorite RUclipsr without it. Love, Duolingo
Fr bro, when my nan died, she was an amazing nan and mother to all 8 of her children. When she died in September of 2022, I was broken, fast foward to christmas day of the same year and all I felt was that something was missing. I cried. This also made me realise it isn't about the presents or being spoiled, but it's about a time of charity, family and God. Thank you for making this video Dillon. (ps: I love your salt spray I got it for my birthday and it's fantastic)
Dillon if you heart this comment and give me a reply affirming “yes” I will go to the gym for 2 years and get swole, then join the UFC and become the world champion. Edit: I have been training MMA for the past 4 years, and I have been doing intense training every day now. I have also been going to the gym a lot and noticing gains
this christmas i didn’t even put much thought into what i wanted. i’m not a super material person. whoever asked me for a list i just told them some stuff i like and said surprise me. i got my first job this summer and now i get to enjoy buying presents for the people i love, and it’s so rewarding and exciting to be able to do that.
As I get older I find it harder to think of things that I want for Christmas or my birthday, I still make lists, people ask for them, and there is stuff on them that I really do want of course, but it really makes you realize how blessed you are, and my parents aren’t even really well off. I have soon to be 8 siblings, and we’ve never gotten above the poverty line, but we’re comfortable, and I don’t NEED things like a computer, a new phone, Sephora, etc… those things are nice obviously, but I don’t need them. I like your idea of telling people to surprise you, I might try that Have a good Christmas
Hi, thank you so much for making this video. As a middle schooler you helped me realize more of the meaning of Christmas. It’s not about the presents it’s about enjoying moments with your family and friends. This helped me be thankful for the times I had with my friends on snow days when we would get on google meet as 3rd graders and play roblox all day, now I cherish those memories because this video helped me realize that nothing lasts forever. Thank you.
Ive always thought of Dillon as the funny shorts guy with hair products but this made me realize how we are all human. Idk if any of that made sense I just wanted to comment my thoughts.
I'm 16. Last Christmas didn't feel like Christmas, as in feeling the Christmas spirit. It feels like time is moving by too fast and I don't realize how quick we are to get to these holidays. Week after week and I'm already 3 months into school and it feels like school just started 2 weeks ago. I miss how things were, but I don't understand why this is happening. Everything came in like a rush over the past 6 months. The realization of death, everything being temporary, knowing I will no longer be a kid, and there is nothing I can do about it at all. I no longer perceive things how I used to since last year or so.
This is so real, I saved up some money for a thing I wanted, and I was really proud of myself for working for that money, and the thing itself when I brought it was great, but it was nothing like opening a small thoughtful gift under the Christmas tree. I’m sorry about what Christmas has become for you and I hope that it becomes a happy time for you again. This has really helped me thank you :)
@@bealea1127 no one birthed jesus because he isn’t real. The thing is, JESUS DID NOT CREATE EARTH OR HUMANS THE BIG BANG DID. And we know that jesus didn’t create the big bang because there was no time before the big bang therefore there was no time for jesus to have existed. Happy now? I answered your question
@@bealea1127 This is from the Holy Bible: “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you,” Gabriel said when he visited Mary. When Mary heard Gabriel’s greeting, she was troubled and wondered what it meant. Gabriel knew what she was thinking. “Do not be afraid, Mary,” he assured her, “for you have found favor with God.” Gabriel then shared with her the message God wanted him to relay. “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus,” the angel announced. “He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his Kingdom there will be no end.” Mary was told by the angel Gabriel that she would have Jesus. And Jesus was sent to earth by God the Father-to Mary. It was miraculous. A lot of this is understand by faith, but, there are many things that can be reasoned. God Bless you.
Watching this actually hits because i am 13 and for past years my parents never celebrated Christmas or Halloween and since i was 7 for many reason i couldn't have a birthday part ( some of the Corona viruse , my parents being sick just like normal sickness not anything bad ) so far last year i thought i was gonna finally have Christmas so i told my friends everything i wanted. They weren't even that crazy but i still did. I was hoping to have a good Christmas till my parents said they are not going to celebrate for this year maybe the year after till they can buy a way better house. After winter break i went to school and my friends and teachers wouldn't stop asking me about my presents so i wanted to lie about at least one thing. Even after the lie they still wouldn't stoo because they got at least ten things ( i used to live in thise rich places in canada ) and i got nothing. This year i don't want anything for Christmas because i already have them. The gifts are my parents.❤
Man, idek why this resonates with me so much. I have felt this feeling last year and even more so this year. I have only like 2 things on my Christmas list and they are both clothes. When I was little I put like 50 things on that list (and my younger siblings still do that). I'm 14 and will be 15 in January and I have never felt this before. I realize more and more that idec about the gifts, I am just so grateful for God and my family. We struggle financially but I couldn't feel more blessed.
This is what a role model should be. This guy is the only gift I need for Christmas, his wisdom and his empathy are truly a gift to youth like myself. Thank you, and Merry Christmas Dillon!
Dillon your honestly a inspiration to me and a great role model. You helped me change my appearance and my personality over these 2 years. I honestly used to clown you but now as I got older and more mature I see that you a great person to look up too. I love how you followed your career and are actually making a profit off of it. I feel the same way you felt in this video my parents can’t afford a lot too so this means a lot, thank you for everything Dillon ❤
damn… i feel like the saturation of you will, of christmas has faded a bit for me. not because of an experience but because of time. i used to be the festive elf in my family. but now that i’m almost an adult its been hard because of how fast time is going by and how busy i am. i never have time to sit and be excited
Ur an influencer to me Dillon, You’ve taught us the meanings of how to live your life in ur videos. I’ve been watching you for almost a year ever since u started making more RUclips videos. Keep inspiring people brother😀
There's people that sit on their butts and make money by playing games and then there's this guy. I absolutely love this message and feel that everyone needs to hear this. So many people are ungrateful and complain about presents and stuff that doesn't matter. The gatherings and spirit is what really matters. I love this guy and his message. Have a good day!
Yes, I love your point in this video about practicing not taking anything for granted and cherishing each and every moment in your youth hood, but I want you and everyone else that’s reading this that Christmas is not about the gifts. Christmas is about Jesus Christ’s birth and his life. I mean, it’s know the name. So I will add on to your message that this holiday is to honor and celebrate Christ Jesus. Our society has turned this beautiful holiday into a consumeristic tradition focused on presents and glittery decorations, and then shoving it in everyone’s faces each year, when really this is all about Jesus. Not about our greediness as human beings. I’m not at any means pressuring any of you into Christianity or to be a follower of Christ, it is my intentions to inform you all of what this joyous season is really about. And, regardless, us humans are going to be a little selfish at times, but you must remember to be selfless and kind to others. And to be so so so grateful for what you currently have, because the Lord our God has blessed each and every one of you so fruitfully, and we must give thanks for He is good. If you read to the end of this very long message, I thank you so much and I pray and hope that you will take all of this in and to heart. ❤🎄😁
Honestly Christmas isn't something to take lightly, it's not about the presents, but spending time with the people most precious that are around you. Never let times to spend with the people you love slip by.
Yo thanks Dillion I always used to think Christmas was about giving and receiving gifts but now you helped me see that it’s about the emotional experiences so instead of being my normal self and just sitting in my room regretting everything about my life I’m going to go hang out with my friends and make stuff actually happen.
I'm 13, and I don't want anything; my family doesn't have financial problems. Actually, this might be the last year I could have gotten something good because my dad is retiring after Christmas and won't have as much money as we had. Plus I can't even hop on the game with my friends because I have been grounded since September for failing math on my first trimester of school, and honestly I really get bored most of the time, and I don't think I will ever get ungrounded, so nothing feels good in my life right now, and I'm not even excited for Christmas anymore, and I have been waiting all year for this, and it was my favorite holiday because I have a lot of memories about Christmas. To make things worse, I am having family issues, and my mom yells at me and takes away my phone even though I do nothing wrong because she is stressed and takes it all out on me, plus I am about to be expelled from school because of bad behavior, and most of the incidents I didn't mean to do. Recently I have realized my mom didn't ever give me enough attention and love in my life after the age of 6 (she still didn't give me as much love, but at least much more than now), and I am beginning to fall into depression and starting bad habits and addictions. ATT, I know my problems aren't as bad as other people's, and I'm grateful of my life, but I just feel I had to say it.
Yo not to sound religious, but i have learned, Christ is the only answer to every problem. If you want to know more just reply. (I’m still a baby in Christ. I started my walk with God last year, on Easter).
I think the thing I value most about Christmas is the reactions of the people when they open the presents I give them. I spend a lot of time and energy on these presents, they are always handmade and I literally have to start making them a few months in advance because there are so many people I wanna give something to and these things usually take hours and hours, sometimes days or even weeks. And then after all of that hard work... They're reactions are just absolutely priceless ❤
I’m sorry that your spending Christmas alone, but I understand your feelings I felt that way last year, it just feels like it builds up and up, and then it’s just ONE day, and I felt really disappointed My great grandpa died a few days ago, so my family isn’t quite ready for Christmas this year yet. I’m still hoping to have a good one though, just a little quieter than usual
Even if I find this quite relatable, even if I stopped caring about what I get for Christmas a long time ago, this video might change my life, because your dedication to work for those Christmas wishes yourself really got to me. I am autistic, I didn’t do much in high school, and my parents just divorced. But I know that I can do big things while I’m young.
hey man, i’m 17 and i loved your video and it really inspired me to start making my own money. i’m so sorry to hear about your situation between parents, but you will get another chance when you have kids. you get to be the parent who makes it special for your kids. ofc make sure they know the value of hard work, but that’s besides the point. God loves you man and never forget that. keep your head up king 👑
Your video made me realize how much I am really selfish, like I’m always complaining about how I didn’t get what I wanted and this year I asked a lot of money but now I realize I wasn’t really fully enjoying the moment, like the spirit of Christmas and what is the real meaning of Christmas, and that I need to appreciate the times spend with my family and not only think about the gifts. So thank you for making this video 😊
I may be in a more wealthy household, but this definitely still hits me. Even though I get lots of presents under my Christmas tree, I didn’t realize just how much more exciting it is leading up to Christmas until you said it out loud. I only got a couple years left before this spoiling of me and my sister is over, so I’m definitely going to enjoy it while the happiness still lasts :)
I agree with this whole video, it resonates with me completely. I have a story to share too. I am a 12 year old girl, I live in a very comfortable neighborhood, but I have tons of family issues. For backstory, my mom and dad broke up (never married) when I was just 2- but that not all, turns out, I have 5 parents. I won't get too far into why they're all my parents (and a 6th might be joining as a stepfather), but I'll say the important ones are (base) mom, dad, and my stepmom. It is a very very long story as to why, but I do have PTSD, my mom actually waterboarded my sister at the age of 9 and due to severe emotional trauma my sister can't remember it...I can though. I homeschooled myself while following the fourth grade curriculum from 8-9 years old, and I also have severe anxiety, ADHD, depression, chronic constipation (severity is no joke, once my body triggered a vasovagal response, I passed out due to the pain, it is intense.), and PTSD (All professionally diagnosed). I had suicidal thoughts when I was 11, last year. (To clarify, I have 4 therapy sessions a week right now, so I'm fine currently.)Back to where I live, it's a very nice area, the houses cost 1-6 million dollars each and the schools are wonderful. The other children...well...they are spoiled rotten- like SPOILED kinda spoiled, bratty and all. Christmas is a tradition in my home, and I can get a lot of things if work hard to convince people- but I don't. I heavily focus on astrophysics as a hobby, it's very interesting... but now think of this: You are a person on earth, but how big are you? You are so tiny that you are infinitely small...you are like 0.(an infinite amount of zero's)1- that kinda small. Will it matter, when you die, if you got a PS5- no. A plushie, no. Skincare, no. Nothing like that matters- but family does. Family is the single most important thing that will matter in your life. It's where you start, where you continue, where you end. You had a 1 in 400 trillion chance of being born, and an 100 out of 100 chance of dying, but where you spend the remainder of your life? when your living and breathing? with people you love, doing things to support others, and yourself- You had a small chance of being born, and even smaller chance of being important- but like anyone, you still matter- a ton. Yes, you are probably just another fraction of 8 billion people- but without you, there is no 8 billion, you matter enough to change the whole denominator. You matter enough to change the world. GODDAMN that was long and poetic and its 3am
😂 I saw that comment and was about to say time zones, you beat me to it I really loved your comment, you sound really cool I hope you start feeling better, especially around Christmas, even if it’s become disillusioned for you
I just watched this 6 hours before my family wakes up for Christmas morning and I couldn't feel anymore relatable to everything mentioned in the video. It was truly just sad to think about school Christmas parties, gatherings at my grandma's house, or even just sitting down to watch a Christmas movie and that fact that as we age it starts to feel like an inconvenience to do all these things because of increasing responsibilities. Im 16 and I would want nothing more than to live one Christmas again in my 3rd grade self. Happy holidays everyone.
This is kinda misleading for younger ordinances. I think it's great how he was able to tell his own story and show that we should always make the most of the little things in life but I honestly have to disagree with a lot of the things he said. He makes it sound like after a while Christmas automatically just becomes dull and boring, when that's only if you make it that way. If you spend Christmas alone even if you don't have to and isolate yourself from your family and friends obviously Christmas isn't gonna hit the same. The difference is when he was younger he spent Christmas with the people that he loved and truly embraced it. That feeling only goes away if you take the season for granted. So however old you are, don't worry, just enjoy Christmas. Age doesn't change anything, you just have to have the right mindset. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
@maalikserebryakovTerrible mindset, you should not be giving advice whatsoever. There are people who don’t become what they want to be till their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, or even 60’s. You do not get to throw out a half assed opinion and then call it a fact, pack it up.
I feel like there's no such thing as a christmas feeling for me anymore. It's like trying to light a lighter. When i was a young child, the lighter (christmas spirit) would light up first try. And over the past years, it's just gotten harder and harder to light. Now i can just see possibly a little spark here and there, but no flame. No real christmas spirit. Idk if im depressed or just sad or something, but im just not that happy anymore. Btw im 15
i don't think its about living the moment, but much more than that. its just about being aware about what's happening around you & your the only one who could fix that. thanks, Dillion! happy christmas :D
As a 17 year old girl, thank you for this important message. People need to realize that Christmas isn't about receiving gifts, it's about quality time with loved ones (not that I have any). However, greed is becoming more apparent and visible in America & its society in general, so everyone wants to "receive", and never "give". Society needs a wake up call to realize that Christmas is about love, not about presents. More people need to hear this, and again, thank you so much.
I’m also a 17 year old girl and this is exactly how I feel especially this year. I really think this month was one of the first times I realized how much I take for granted family time and just the overall experience of Christmas itself. People have forgotten what it feels like now due to greed and lack of awareness. It’s going to be special this year, I hope you have a very merry Christmas
5 more years til I'm 18, after watching this video I recognized why we should cherish the small things in life. My family is struggling bad. Our water heater broke, my mom's phone got ruined and they still need to buy gifts but all these years I wanted big gifts but now with inflation and other bullcrap I realize I need to be thankful and cherish for the small things.
I'm happy I live in a religious household sometimes. Because I was raised knowing that the reason we celebrate Christmas, the whole beginning point of the holiday, wasn't about getting everything we want and being fulfilled. It was about a teen mom and her fiancé having a baby in a dirty room full of animals, having to put that baby in the trough where the animals would eat because they had *nothing.* But that baby was *everything.* He's still everything. Even if you don't believe in him, we still celebrate that a birthday of a baby, who was born to a poor family from a town no one thought anything good could come out of, 2,025 years later. And now we celebrate it for festivities that have nothing to do with him. And it's not about getting. Its supposed to be about giving. You will enjoy Christmas the most by understanding that its for *others.* It's always been for others. That baby's birth was a gift to *us,* so we give gifts to each other to celebrate that.
woah that just hit me in the face like when i was younger i still am very young [im 11] but im just saying like finding out the elf on the shelf isnt real is just so sad and like finding out the jingle bells that are in your head on christmas eve night are not real just hits you its just insane and i never get the true christmas vibe anymore you know and all my friends and me have separated ways and moved away its just wild if i could go back in time i would totally spend more time with family watching movies just enjoy even more i totally would this video just made get the chills of all of those memories are just insane
I know nothing about you other than what was said in this video, I don’t know if you want children but if you did I think that’s something you can connect with over Christmas. I make sure that my younger cousins never doubt belief in Santa and it makes my heart melt when they get exited over Christmas. This video also made me realize that I never do these fun friend things, I’m always so busy with school and sports. I should try to let up some time for those little moments. Thank you for this video
4:27 I found out Santa wasn’t real this year but my parents don’t know that and I was going to ask for like 10 pairs of shoes cause I’m a sneakerhead. But when I found out I lowed it to 3 shoes and I fingerboard too and I was gonna ask for a 500 pound set but now that I know that my parents r buying them for me I asked for about 70 pounds worth of stuff
Bro this is crazy it gave me a whole different perspective about life thank you so much and I hope you and your family are fine and aren’t struggling financially anymore God bless you 🙏🙏🙏
I am a 13 year old and I do not care about what I get. I really do love the feeling. I still ask for stuff. But I don’t care if they are under the tree or not. I am just happy with the family around and the roof over my head. Also there is a saying that is SO TRUE “Money can’t buy happiness” ❤
Please enjoy it to the people who still deeply love Christmas 🙏 I'm almost 13 and I've been diagnosed with depression. It was quite terrible this year and well, I see almost no point in Christmas anymore I am still a bit excited but not as much as previous years.My birthday is the day after and well, I feel like there's no point to it. There's really only one person keeping me sane, and I won't be able to talk to next school year. I'm not excited since I've done some things to myself in the past that I can't say but I think I'll fall back into due to her being gone(I'm 100% sure I'll get admitted to a hospital next time I resort to it). If there was any way that I could tell my past self to enjoy herself because this literal nightmare would happen to her, I would. It's about the spirit not the gifts. I luckily have some Christmas spirit but not as much as other years. Please, if you still can enjoy yourself while it lasts because you never know what will happen to you in the future🙏
I think the joy of Christmas I’ve gotten back is just appreciating the love that my parents show by giving me these gifts, and loving others by giving as well. As the gift getting magic wears off, it’s more about celebrating the love we have for each other.
I am under 18, and this kinda had an impact. I hope to really think about this as Christmas gets nearer and nearer. I won't always take it for granted that I'll get what I want.. because it's happened that I haven't gotten EVERYTHING that I wanted (I was pretty young and very disappointed hehe) but, I WILL try to live in the moment and remember it. I even had my last snow about 2-3 years ago. I took it for granted it would happen every single year, but it just stopped. I can barely remember it, but it does make me kid of sad thinking about it. I'm not entirely sure where this comment was going, but I'll remember this.
Honestly, I agree. I'm under 18 and I agree 100%. I'm losing it too, and I'm not even over; or even at 16. I still have memories of when I was younger, thanks for making this video dude.
Im 15 and dont even like chirstmas anymore. My parents also struggle financially and i often ger bullied verbally for not getting expensive stuff. So atp i just always lie about what i get and try to take christmas in as a casual day and spend it alone
I’m 13 and me and my family do the things that makes us happy for Christmas and it was better especially when my grandma was around(may she rest in peace.)she made the best dishes Puerto Rico had to offer, it was the best experience my family ever had and how I wish to see her again. I’m glad my mom is still alive because she's like my grandma. So christmas is kinda dull without her. Thank you for this video Dillion
When it was 2023 Christmas, I didn’t really get anything I wanted. My grandpa had died and we had huge financial issues because of his death, and we couldn’t afford the things I wanted. I was still very thankful for my parents and what they got me, and that taught me to be grateful for my family and what I have. (We have a new business now and it’s doing good).
I'm 13 and i dont really like christmas anymore, I didnt even ask for anything. My family lives in a townhome and instead of being greedy I just played games with my friends on roblox and spent time with my family. I love christmas because of my family and all the love i give and recieve plus the long break lol. Thanks for the cool vid (:
I’m 19 and had a huge argument with my family. My mom is the only one I’m talking to right now and this December is depressing. I spent thanksgiving alone and probably will spend most of Christmas is my room. I bought a few things I wanted for Christmas but just like you, I do t feel anything for them. They aren’t gifts, just purchases for myself. Im looking forward to spending Boxing Day with friends more than Christmas Day. Don’t take advantage of your family, cause at some point everything will change
Watched this at the age of 17 and I feel so called out right now. I actually knew all of this but still felt like I got a reality check. Currently writing this on the 21st of December, it's time for me to make the most out of it
Yeah I'm in the same area as you were, my parents are struggling financially and physically so Christmas has never been about the gifts for me, it's about how pretty it looks, the movies, the lights, spending time together, and if I ask for anything it never exceeds 30$ because I know 30$ and higher I won't get it, and plus, I don't want the expensive stuff, I want the thought about,meanful cheap presents, and if I get none at all sure I'll be a bit sad but it won't last because I love the time of the year; Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it!
Thx for this vid, it was very helpful and inspiring. As a 15 yr, im still growing, but i have noticed this. It always feels better to give then to get, which is the kindness of christmas when others share their care and love. Dont have any friends yet, but i will enjoy my family while i have it❤ God bless, and merry christmas! Stay safe.
Is that a slowed version of Last Christmas by Wham! in the background? (Off topic but I love that song more than life itself, best part of Christmas is when I get to hear the slowness of it all, the aching and heart wrenching loss found in the vocals and the utter bittersweet beauty of the instrumentals combining. It all takes me away to another place where time ceases to exist as the cold comfort of the song repeats and wraps its freezing-as-ice arms around me, calming me down from all of the drastic heating tension of the world around me.)
As a young teenager hearings this makes me realize how much I have. Now that I think about it I get more excited for days off from school and late night movies. Then when Christmas day comes in it goes by so fast that at the end of the day it feels over.
That was a really sad ending to a lovely story, I really didn't see that coming :(. This video helped me to notice that every year I get super excited about presents and what I might get/what I'm getting for others, much more than getting in the holiday spirit. I'm very lucky and thankful to have had this reminder, that Christmas is so much more than just that. I'm going to make sure that I never stop doing the traditional Christmas stuff with my family, I don't want Christmas to become just another day of the year. Thank you for this video 💗 Have a wonderful Christmas. 🎄🌟👨👩👧👦
I'm only 11 and this video really showed me how fortunate I am to know where my next meal is and having a roof over my head. I used to sometimes be really sad or angry about my position because even though I'm only 11 I've already been to 24 countries. Though that sounds amazing but, I lived in Saudi Arabia for 6 years but then I had to leave and leave all my friends and my home behind. Then I moved to Myanmar/Burma and this was when covid hit I was super sad and had virtual school every day and everyone was just kinda sad. Then Myanmar had a military coup and we were evacuated. Then I had to go to a new school in America and though it was fun it just wasn't the same as living overseas. I only stayed in that school for 3 weeks and then the school year went out I was sad but then it was summer. That summer was awesome but then I realized that we were moving overseas again this time to Russia at first I was super excited because I had only ever lived in hot places and Moscow, Russia is cold so I was excited. So me and my family moved to Russia but then after only 34 days in Russia they attacked Ukraine and we had to leave again. At this point I was convinced anywhere we went something bad was going to happen. Then because my parents couldn't find a job (or maybe it was something else i'm not sure) I stayed in America for a full year and was so happy because I made a ton of friends and then realized that this was one of the happiest times in my life. Then my parents got a job at a school in Vietnam which is where I live now. I have made it through 1 1/2 school years and are extremely happy. I love this place and school and have amazing friends. I really want to stay but don't know if I will stay for the rest of my schooling. Anyway this year I really realized how fortunate I am because I just had a unit in school about how some people don't have basic human needs. I felt so bad for them and realized just how lucky I am. Even though I LOVE Christmas this video helped me realize that it's not just about the presents, but about the people you spend it with. This is the first time I have really ever told someone my full point of view on things in my life and in others so if you have feedback i'd love it. ♥♥♥♥♥!
Wow, Dillon, this video was great! You managed to change my perspective on Christmas, and, as a young teenager myself, I now aspire to achieve a mindset like yours. The way you dealt with the lack of gifts you wanted was very inspirational and motivational.
When I was younger I got kinda sad on Christmas not because i didn’t get a certain present or anything but because I loved the elves and dreaded them having to leave :|
i never really bothered myself about the gifs, for me christmas was always the family gatherings, i usually didnt even get cool presents but i didnt mind because i was usually in my grandpas house eating his pizza or eating the barbecue he made while the whole family reunited. And i can say pretty confidently that i enjoyed every single moment in those christmas and new year eves at my granps. But its really true what you said about taking it for granted. For me it felt natural, every year reuniting with my family an enjoying a good food, sharing laughs, watching something on tv and talking in general. That was until the quarantine, a lot happened during that time including my grandpa passing, and ever since then life hasnt really felt the same. My grandpa was the glue holding the family together so now everyone went to their sides and every single holiday lost its meaning for me, because all of them were connected to him, and without him, without his company its just another day. Christmas is just another day, new year is just the start of a new cycle, halloween is just another day. And even with me enjoying everything deeply and being thankful it all happened, i finally understand why you have to enjoy everything, enjoy the actual living and breathing rather then the objects, because the objects you can simply go to a store and buy, but the living, once it passes it will never comeback, it will all just be memories you can relive. And im not saying this because i want you to pity me, im saying this because i want people who are younger than me or even older read this and realize that what matters is the reunion, the company, the memories, not the simple object your parents could buy, because now i look back and can say as a matter of fact, it doesnt come back, and it never will be back to the same.
christmas has been dull since i had just turned 9, my birthday is 20 days before christmas. i realised that christmas will nvr be the same when my little sister wanted to stay up all night waiting for father christmas, while i just said ‘oh well it doesnt rlly matter theres no point’ nd went to sleep.
I relate to a lot of what you said. Honestly, I was the fortunate kid who usually got what they wanted for Christmas or my birthday. Even though the gifts were fun...that was never the main appeal for me. Despite my family being decently well-off, I sometimes asked not to get gifts (I usually donated my gift money to charity). I'm 20 and I honestly believe that the Christmas spirit is what you make of it. Go walk around a Christmas market, drink hot cocoa, watch Christmas movies, and bring along a friend or loved one if you can. Or do it alone! I've also found a lot of cathartic enjoyment in just doing stuff for myself. The Christmas spirit doesn't have to die just because you grow up.
I’m 14 and the past two christmases I’ve been really struggling with finding that feeling. It’s not about the gifts and it hasn’t been but it just feels like it used to feel so magical. Even for a couple years after I didn’t believe in Santa it didn’t matter it was just a really magical and happy time of the year and I’ve been doing everything in my power to make it feel christmassy again but there’s 5 days until Christmas, I’ve been worrying about finals until now, and I’ve barely felt any of that magic
Here's a poem by Robert Frost that I think fits this video very well. Nature's first green is gold Her hardest hue to hold Her early leaf's a flower But only so an hour Then leaf subsides to leaf So Eden sank to grief So dawn goes down to day Nothing gold can stay
im 14, I literally always have that guilty feeling of asking for gifts. My parents know im fine without it, and im happy. I dont get younger kids these days wanting like a million presents or dont get what they want and having the biggest crash outs ever. Appreciate what you have already, and you get what you get, and you dont get upset.
I'm a 17 year old girl... and thank you for this.
Me and my mom are struggling financially rn because it's really hard to get a job and business is slow because no one can afford anything either.
I know I'm not going to get more than a few cheap gifts this year... and I can't buy anything so I'm crocheting gifts for everyone. I even learned how to crochet like a few weeks ago JUST so I could make gifts.
I try to appreciate family... but that's hard since my mom and dad are separated (my dad doesn't live with me and my mom) and the only "friend" I have is my younger cousin. (We are like sisters)
Even my online friends are slowly drifting farther and farther away from me...
But at least we have a roof over our heads, food to eat, clean water to drink, heat and air, clothes on our body, and 3 jobs.
(Me and my mom do pet sitting / pet grooming + house cleaning and now my mom is doing DoorDash)
And really... America is spoiled. We rely on gifts and money to make us happy... but that's not what life is truly about.
Life is about the experiences we have and how we contribute to society... not showing off expensive things that we got and making others feel bad.
And for my fellow Christians out there, life is also about following and trusting God fully and following His word.
Sometimes it's hard being in rough situations... but if those tough times never happened and everything was perfect, what would even be the point of life? No one would be unique. Our experiences and trials make us unique... and we all have our own unique story.
Tough times make us stronger once we get through them, and it also teaches us how to avoid mistakes in the future.
Enjoy the little things you have in life. your home, your pets, your family, your clothes, water, food, electricity, or even just the fact that the sun is still shining and the stars aren't falling. Or even the fact that you had a 1 in 400 trillion chance of spawning into existence.
You are unique. Don't let anything take that away from you.
(Edit) bruh I always somehow start an argument in the replies LIKE CHILL and be kind to each other :)
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thank u for this words! I hope life will get easier for you and ur mom
@@May-animation- hey man she's not a yap queen
god bless u. I hope u have a wonderful christmas and get through whatever ur going through
@@spacelovers888 okay have a merry X-mas
People forget that Christmas was never about gifts, it was about the genuine kindness of the act. Your family is what matters. But that’s all everyone cares about now, especially greedy companies. Presents presents presents, and nothing or no one else. Wake up people, and hug your family while they’re still here.
Nah, it's about Jesus
@ that’s the idea, to show how you should be like Jesus and give, but then there’s people who say it’s his birthday, which has been mostly proven otherwise
@@FrostbearPlushiesyeah according to historians, Jesus was likely born in april
@@jm-ec6bo I can guarantee he was born on a day in a year
It's about Jesus 👁👄👁
This is actually insane. I'm 16, and honestly I don't want anything for Christmas. Sure there are things that I know I need, and I'm sure I'll be getting those things, but I couldn't care less about what I get. I would be happier, honestly, if I got nothing at all. When you realize that the stuff doesn't matter, though, you do realize that Christmas just doesn't mean as much as it used to. I just helped my family decorate for Christmas and it just isn't the same. Find what truly matters, make the most of it guys, I'm lucky to have learned it this early on but yeah. Stuff doesn't matter it's the time that you spend doing what you enjoy.
I'm 17 and same
Seriously though
I've also felt similar to this. It's not about the gifts in the end. It was never supposed to be about the gifts. The memories of Christmas and the leading up to it was always more important, MADE important by sharing it with other people. It will make your life so much better if you desperately work on a relationship with your family and friends and hold that up like it matters because without those communities around you, life gets meaningless and dull. Things lose their importance. I'm 17 and I left my friend group and I know people who have terrible family issues. Holidays become "just another day" when you start letting life become "just another life" and wither away alone. School and social events have lost meaning for me because I am without social connections. What's the point of going to the Homecoming dance, or even Prom if I don't have anyone to share it with? I'm so grateful I have a decent relationship with my siblings and parents because it has given the rest of my life meaning. I get to share Thanksgiving with now over a hundred relatives and still growing because we work so hard on keeping our family healthy. I get Christmas with my family and that's honestly one of the greatest gifts I've ever been given. I don't care if it's cliché. There's absolutely nothing more important than love and connections. God bless you all reading this and I hope you find meaning & repair relationships desperately.
same age same thoughts
Christmas was never even abt gifts in the 1st place
This video resonates with me and many others so much. This made me remember something that happened last year. I too was excited for what I was going to get for Christmas. I must spent an entire day in total thinking about what I wanted. But on boxing day when I saw what I had gotten I felt this pang of disappointment. But the day before school, my crush asked me to meet her and asked me to go out with her. That moment was the most euphoric moment I had experienced. I completely forgot about the presents and that feeling of disappointment. It made me realise that the presents werent the important part of Christmas. There are so many better things than presents. This year idc about the presents. I dont even know what I want. Im content with everything I have in my life. I just hope I can spend another good year with my family and gf. Thanks Dillion. You’re such an amazing role model and inspiration to me and others. You make sure we don’t do those dumb mistakes that you may have done. You deserve to get more recognisation and reach 1 million and even 2 or 3 million by the end of 2025. Thank you again man.
Congrats bri
That’s so sweet, good for you!!
W! praise GOD
Remember, the reason we open gifts and celebrate is for the lord. we are celebrating Jesus's birthday
@@Trey-Truelove bold of you to assume everyone is Christian lol
This will be my last Christmas before I turn 18. I don’t have many friends irl, most of them are online, especially Discord. So in October, I decided to leave Discord until the end of this year. I love my friends, but I want some time with just me and my family, enjoying these special days with my family. I’ll never take this for granted. I pray you have a good Christmas, Dillon. Sorry to hear you’re not looking forward towards much this year. Thanks for providing this message for all of us!
Same here bro
Same here man
I’d heavily recommend dropping discord for good. One of my best decisions
Merry Christmas, your last as a child in the eyes of the law :)
@@camofish8 I’ll consider, throughout my time on Discord, I’ve ran into many different kinds of people, a majority of them coming from a small homeschool Minecraft community I was a part of. Throughout the last couple of years I’ve seen these people act very toxic, calling me a pedo because I have a Minecraft channel, making fun of my brother for standing up for a friend. etc etc. Most of these problems arise because I never really stood up for myself or others. I remember a time where I used to have fun with a smaller group of friends, we’d have nice conversations, everyone was respectful. But during this break I’m realizing that I should grow a spine and take a stand. Perhaps these internet situations will also allow me to build my character. However, if things somehow become worse after this, I may just leave it alone for good. Thanks for the advice dude.
I felt that you sounded a little spoiled when you asked for the gifts but did not get them and felt down. But it made me realize something about myself and that I am doing the same thing you did in your story. I'm only 16 and don't feel the same excitement that I would get in my chest as a younger kid. It kinda feels just like another day and makes me happy seeing others happy but I don't know if it will ever be the same. A couple of months ago, I would say about 4-ish months ago, I broke my leg playing football for my high school. I would say that I'm a pretty good student. I take AP and honors classes so idk. But, when this happened I was out of school missing all of the work, I was not playing for the football team and lifting weights, which are two of my favorite things. And most importantly I was seeing none of my friends. And I even lost contact with them and they didn't even bother to reach out to me. and till even today what was my best friend hasn't responded to texts that I sent him months ago I see him in the halls every day and he just ignores me as if we never spoke. And just recently I had to quit the football team due to me not going to be able to play because of my injuries. So life has been rough these past couple of months and the feeling of wanting to be a little kid again with no worries and be excited for Christmas seems to just be a mere dream. So if I was going to comment anything I would just say that I agree with u and I hope your situation gets better. (sorry for the long story if anyone actually reads this comment I'm just putting my problems down )
I believe in you bro keep living it eventually gets better ❤️
I believe in you bro evuantually you will grow past it and make more friends and better memories remember, life keeps on going and don’t stop always be moving
Keep your head up man❤
Thanks for sharing bro 🤝
Im almost 16, don’t worry I relate to some of this.
I am under 18, i remember how excited i was for the presents when i was like, 8, and i could not sleep. When i turned 12, everything changed, i could easily sleep, and overall was not too excited, things definitely do seem more boring as you grow up, don't be mad if your parents don't have much money, because the most lucky thing, is having a nice, loving family.
I'm 13 and holy crap I cried so much to this because for the past like year, anytime that there was a holiday that my parents had to buy me something (i.e. Christmas, birthday, etc.) there was always a guilt and now having another Christmas coming up, my stomach hurts thinking about how much money they spend on me and my sister. I have major Christmas guilt and on the 22 of December, Christmas being in 3 days I don't feel anything. The only thing I'm excited for is the fact that there is no school, I don't care about Christmas because all I feel is guilt that my parents are spending money on me instead of bills, debt payments, groceries, etc.
Relatable man,
Same lol
i genuinely feel the same.. I sometimes hate knowing that Christmas is coming bc my mum spends a lot on me and my sister. The guilt I feel is really strong and I hate it tbh.
Wow. This video made me really realize how hard my parents work to provide for me and how fortunate I really am. Dillon I really appreciate u. U have helped me improve myself. Ur a great role model. I'm sry abt ur family
Fr bro im 14 and after this video i just feel like working for my stuff and this christmas i finally decided to not ask for anything and im actually getting my parents each 260 and 290 dollar gits because christmas is about the spirit and the joy of seeing loved ones happy and not seeing the gifts you got
One Christmas I got two hoodies, a football, candy, and some extremely comfy slippers. Then I hopped on my Xbox and played with my friends. They all talked about how they got a lot of stuff like wayyy more than me and how they got $400 shoes and they asked what i got and then one of them said “that’s it?”. That didn’t sit with me well and I felt kind of left out. But I was still grateful because my parents always worked hard.
Almost the same thing happened with me except different gifts and my friends were a bit more understanding
it’s sad because the person who said that’s it may not have meant in a bad way but it seemed bad to you (not trying to downplay it’s just that they probably didn’t want to make you feel bad and probably didn’t realize they had)
@@Mr.SunshineJamesmaybe
@@FWÆHHHHHHHH if you think they meant it bad they probably did though because I don’t know the person one bit
Wow, spoiled
You made me a sad but happy. I lost my dad in Russia and Ukraine war and he never made it for our Christmas. I got to never see him again, never talk to him again, and never do anything. I wish you a merry Christmas I am Jewish so I celebrate Jewish things.
I’m so sorry for your loss, wishing you a happy holiday season.
The war is so stupid, all these people dying and destruction all because some dude wants to be more powerful. Sorry for your loss man….
@lukezoeller7517Yeah and this political figure refuses to end the war even though he’s fighting a nato backed country that is probably not going to surrender to him.
@lukezoeller7517 Thanks. :sob:
I'm sorry for your loss man, everything will get better bro! Make your father proud, he will watch you from above!
Ever since I was 4, I loved everything about Christmas. The gifts. The movies with family. Playing in the snow. Hearing the story of Jesus' birth (and death). Everything. After hearing your story, I realised how lucky I am to get gifts. My dad got his gifts from the Salvation Army, but I never thought much of it. For as long as I can remember, I've gotten a couple things off my list. And I never thought much of the things that I didn't get. I love Christmas so much and even if I don't get anything this year, I will cherish time with my family and the things I DO have.
he explains this so well that i get the feeling right now of the feeling on christmas morning. I subscribed, this made me feel determined.
I’m 19 and honestly I felt this. I feel like the receiving of gifts is very materialistic. Every year my Dad tries to get me shit to make up for shit he’s done. But it doesn’t really do anything. Those things don’t change your life. Christmas is about the people you surround yourself with to make it better. To those of you who are younger don’t take things for granted. I barely speak to my family anymore. I’m stuck constantly working to be able to pay for college. I wish I had taken the time to really appreciate the time I had with people before life became “real”.
The timing is crazy. I'm turning 18 in March, but this video resonated with me so much it's crazy. Sadly, I realized this too late, but living in the moment and appreciating the little things, as chichè as it might sound, is where true happiness lies. Getting in your own head is the worst
You know what's funny, I turn 18 in march as well chief!
@@jonernuts You know what's funny, I also turn 18 in March!
@@Eggs_Lmfao March 07 bros
yo which day of march
@ 30
Fr. I may only be 11 right now to this day, But I learned this lesson last year. I've been spending more time with family or my friend, too even care about Christmas. I didn't ask for anything specific this year, because I just don't really care. Though I didn't lose a person to make me realize this, I lost my 2 dogs i grew up with. One died in September, (Named Gabby) Than the other died In November(Maddie) last year. Me and my family had barley any time to grieve the loss of are oldest, before the next one died. In october, in between, we had gotten a puppy. It lifted are spirits slightly, but then, as I stated, the other died. I remember in september, when Gabby died, I understood what was happening. I was sad. But the thing was, I had a little sister, who didn't. She was probably about 7 at the time, and didn't completely grasp the concept of death. But she knew what it was. I had come out of my parents room, where they were with Gabby (Not to mention we had been getting ready to go too church) and she had asked "What's happening?" And I had replied saying "Don't you understand? Gabby is dying." Yeah. That really shook her. My sister had never liked Gabby that much, as her 'fav' dog had been Maddie. She still loved gabby though. And as a big sister, I hated seeing the look on her face when it hit her. And then she passed. Time had practically stopped for me, and I was forced to still go to school. Pretty sure I spent half of the day not blinking, trying not too cry. Anyways, fast foward to Christmas time. I had woke up in the morning, decently excited. But, For some reason, It felt different. Like, something was missing. I waited till 8:30, (which was like 2-3 hours away as I always wake up at 6:30-6:45) which was when every one else awoke. We opened gifts, then proceeded to go over to my grandmas house, where we would hang out, and open presents. I know its going to be different this year, and I won't feel the same, like i ever did. Not to mention, I know the 'secret' about the man in the red coat. (Yes, as a little kid, I was told he was real) And now, I have been given the duty to help my parents keep it a secret. It something nice to do, for my sister, who is now probably the only person keeping are family tradtions alive. Are big family as a whole has become distant. But anyways, For anyone reading this, I hope you have a merry christmas, or a good day/night if you don't celebrate.
RIP your dogs ik what it feels like. Have a good Christmas please enjoy it🫡
@Max-zj1xt Tyy, You to✨💗
@@_Pure_Blood_Slytherin_Ik what it’s feels like to lose a pet. Rest in peace to your dogs and also have a safe Christmas
@@cheater5768 Ty, and same goes to you💗
Dillion, I love your work. You are so inspiring to me because I once had a moment where I asked for something and I didn’t get it. That was a real wake up call to me because, in that moment, I realized that everything I wanted wasn’t just given to me.
Hearing your story about making money to buy items you wanted really hit close to home.
I know you said that Christmas from your perspective lost feeling but I am here to wish you a merry Christmas. Christmas isn’t really about the gifts or anything like that. It is about the time you spent with people that matter to you, or about the events you partake in.
I know you might not read this comment out of the hundreds-thousands there are, but I want you to know that you are loved by me and the community you have created.
Thank you for everything you have done, bad or good, you wouldn’t be our favorite RUclipsr without it.
Love,
Duolingo
Fr bro, when my nan died, she was an amazing nan and mother to all 8 of her children. When she died in September of 2022, I was broken, fast foward to christmas day of the same year and all I felt was that something was missing. I cried. This also made me realise it isn't about the presents or being spoiled, but it's about a time of charity, family and God. Thank you for making this video Dillon. (ps: I love your salt spray I got it for my birthday and it's fantastic)
You got this bro, always keep going🕊🫂🫂🫂
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Loss is hard but remember God and Jesus are with you. Love you bro keep going ❤
yes, kids these days don't understand. They think Christmas is all about Santa and gifts. This is the real reason for celebrating Christmas 🙏
Dillon if you heart this comment and give me a reply affirming “yes” I will go to the gym for 2 years and get swole, then join the UFC and become the world champion.
Edit: I have been training MMA for the past 4 years, and I have been doing intense training every day now. I have also been going to the gym a lot and noticing gains
Yes
U dont need someone else to make you do hard things. Just do it… me personally haven’t followed that advice haha but im just a lil boi so its chill
If you really do it i will watch all your training videos and support you along the way
@@Matchstick2 bet
I will Support you too
this christmas i didn’t even put much thought into what i wanted. i’m not a super material person. whoever asked me for a list i just told them some stuff i like and said surprise me. i got my first job this summer and now i get to enjoy buying presents for the people i love, and it’s so rewarding and exciting to be able to do that.
As I get older I find it harder to think of things that I want for Christmas or my birthday, I still make lists, people ask for them, and there is stuff on them that I really do want of course, but it really makes you realize how blessed you are, and my parents aren’t even really well off. I have soon to be 8 siblings, and we’ve never gotten above the poverty line, but we’re comfortable, and I don’t NEED things like a computer, a new phone, Sephora, etc… those things are nice obviously, but I don’t need them.
I like your idea of telling people to surprise you, I might try that
Have a good Christmas
@ you too merry christmas ❤️❤️
I forgot to make my wish for the first time 😢
Hi, thank you so much for making this video. As a middle schooler you helped me realize more of the meaning of Christmas. It’s not about the presents it’s about enjoying moments with your family and friends. This helped me be thankful for the times I had with my friends on snow days when we would get on google meet as 3rd graders and play roblox all day, now I cherish those memories because this video helped me realize that nothing lasts forever. Thank you.
Ive always thought of Dillon as the funny shorts guy with hair products but this made me realize how we are all human. Idk if any of that made sense I just wanted to comment my thoughts.
I thought the same thing. He seems very deep and philosophical, and it makes me respect him even more.
I'm 16. Last Christmas didn't feel like Christmas, as in feeling the Christmas spirit. It feels like time is moving by too fast and I don't realize how quick we are to get to these holidays. Week after week and I'm already 3 months into school and it feels like school just started 2 weeks ago. I miss how things were, but I don't understand why this is happening. Everything came in like a rush over the past 6 months. The realization of death, everything being temporary, knowing I will no longer be a kid, and there is nothing I can do about it at all. I no longer perceive things how I used to since last year or so.
This is so real, I saved up some money for a thing I wanted, and I was really proud of myself for working for that money, and the thing itself when I brought it was great, but it was nothing like opening a small thoughtful gift under the Christmas tree.
I’m sorry about what Christmas has become for you and I hope that it becomes a happy time for you again. This has really helped me thank you :)
Dillon is actually a great role model imo, thanks bro all these videos have helped me a lot.
Fr tho
11:14 "It's not about that.." This is true. Jesus Christ was born, and that is the day we are celebrating Christmas.
Shut up it’s about having fun
Ok but...WHO BIRTHED JESUS???? AND IF JESUS MADE HUMAN EARTH THEN WHO MADE HIM!!?!!?!? WHO!?!?!
@@bealea1127 no one birthed jesus because he isn’t real. The thing is, JESUS DID NOT CREATE EARTH OR HUMANS THE BIG BANG DID. And we know that jesus didn’t create the big bang because there was no time before the big bang therefore there was no time for jesus to have existed. Happy now? I answered your question
@@bealea1127 This is from the Holy Bible: “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you,” Gabriel said when he visited Mary. When Mary heard Gabriel’s greeting, she was troubled and wondered what it meant. Gabriel knew what she was thinking. “Do not be afraid, Mary,” he assured her, “for you have found favor with God.” Gabriel then shared with her the message God wanted him to relay. “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus,” the angel announced. “He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his Kingdom there will be no end.”
Mary was told by the angel Gabriel that she would have Jesus. And Jesus was sent to earth by God the Father-to Mary. It was miraculous. A lot of this is understand by faith, but, there are many things that can be reasoned. God Bless you.
@@bealea1127Mary gave birth to Jesus
Watching this actually hits because i am 13 and for past years my parents never celebrated Christmas or Halloween and since i was 7 for many reason i couldn't have a birthday part ( some of the Corona viruse , my parents being sick just like normal sickness not anything bad ) so far last year i thought i was gonna finally have Christmas so i told my friends everything i wanted. They weren't even that crazy but i still did. I was hoping to have a good Christmas till my parents said they are not going to celebrate for this year maybe the year after till they can buy a way better house. After winter break i went to school and my friends and teachers wouldn't stop asking me about my presents so i wanted to lie about at least one thing. Even after the lie they still wouldn't stoo because they got at least ten things ( i used to live in thise rich places in canada ) and i got nothing. This year i don't want anything for Christmas because i already have them. The gifts are my parents.❤
Man, idek why this resonates with me so much. I have felt this feeling last year and even more so this year. I have only like 2 things on my Christmas list and they are both clothes. When I was little I put like 50 things on that list (and my younger siblings still do that). I'm 14 and will be 15 in January and I have never felt this before. I realize more and more that idec about the gifts, I am just so grateful for God and my family. We struggle financially but I couldn't feel more blessed.
This is what a role model should be. This guy is the only gift I need for Christmas, his wisdom and his empathy are truly a gift to youth like myself. Thank you, and Merry Christmas Dillon!
Dillon your honestly a inspiration to me and a great role model. You helped me change my appearance and my personality over these 2 years. I honestly used to clown you but now as I got older and more mature I see that you a great person to look up too. I love how you followed your career and are actually making a profit off of it. I feel the same way you felt in this video my parents can’t afford a lot too so this means a lot, thank you for everything Dillon ❤
damn…
i feel like the saturation of you will, of christmas has faded a bit for me. not because of an experience but because of time. i used to be the festive elf in my family. but now that i’m almost an adult its been hard because of how fast time is going by and how busy i am. i never have time to sit and be excited
Ur an influencer to me Dillon, You’ve taught us the meanings of how to live your life in ur videos. I’ve been watching you for almost a year ever since u started making more RUclips videos. Keep inspiring people brother😀
There's people that sit on their butts and make money by playing games and then there's this guy. I absolutely love this message and feel that everyone needs to hear this. So many people are ungrateful and complain about presents and stuff that doesn't matter. The gatherings and spirit is what really matters. I love this guy and his message. Have a good day!
Yes, I love your point in this video about practicing not taking anything for granted and cherishing each and every moment in your youth hood, but I want you and everyone else that’s reading this that Christmas is not about the gifts. Christmas is about Jesus Christ’s birth and his life. I mean, it’s know the name. So I will add on to your message that this holiday is to honor and celebrate Christ Jesus. Our society has turned this beautiful holiday into a consumeristic tradition focused on presents and glittery decorations, and then shoving it in everyone’s faces each year, when really this is all about Jesus. Not about our greediness as human beings. I’m not at any means pressuring any of you into Christianity or to be a follower of Christ, it is my intentions to inform you all of what this joyous season is really about. And, regardless, us humans are going to be a little selfish at times, but you must remember to be selfless and kind to others. And to be so so so grateful for what you currently have, because the Lord our God has blessed each and every one of you so fruitfully, and we must give thanks for He is good. If you read to the end of this very long message, I thank you so much and I pray and hope that you will take all of this in and to heart. ❤🎄😁
Honestly Christmas isn't something to take lightly, it's not about the presents, but spending time with the people most precious that are around you. Never let times to spend with the people you love slip by.
i know i won’t get much bcuz my mom is in a hard time and i’m only 12 but i will be thankful for anything i get
I’ll pray for your mom to make it out of the tough times
Womp womp 😂😂😂😂
@dbMitty what’s seriously wrong with you? It’s not like they attacked u or anything. Be there for people.
@dbMitty when you grow up be ready to face worse times then his mom (no hate to commenter)
@303fishingshorts ty guys for being supportive
Yo thanks Dillion I always used to think Christmas was about giving and receiving gifts but now you helped me see that it’s about the emotional experiences so instead of being my normal self and just sitting in my room regretting everything about my life I’m going to go hang out with my friends and make stuff actually happen.
I'm 13, and I don't want anything; my family doesn't have financial problems. Actually, this might be the last year I could have gotten something good because my dad is retiring after Christmas and won't have as much money as we had. Plus I can't even hop on the game with my friends because I have been grounded since September for failing math on my first trimester of school, and honestly I really get bored most of the time, and I don't think I will ever get ungrounded, so nothing feels good in my life right now, and I'm not even excited for Christmas anymore, and I have been waiting all year for this, and it was my favorite holiday because I have a lot of memories about Christmas. To make things worse, I am having family issues, and my mom yells at me and takes away my phone even though I do nothing wrong because she is stressed and takes it all out on me, plus I am about to be expelled from school because of bad behavior, and most of the incidents I didn't mean to do. Recently I have realized my mom didn't ever give me enough attention and love in my life after the age of 6 (she still didn't give me as much love, but at least much more than now), and I am beginning to fall into depression and starting bad habits and addictions. ATT, I know my problems aren't as bad as other people's, and I'm grateful of my life, but I just feel I had to say it.
You shouldn’t have to be grounded for that long bc u failed maths, don’t u think it’s silly?
Yo not to sound religious, but i have learned, Christ is the only answer to every problem. If you want to know more just reply. (I’m still a baby in Christ. I started my walk with God last year, on Easter).
@CAPTAINSWAN-s4r idk, i get overly grounded because of my mom who thinks vdeogames are bad but really im the same with or with not
@Eletricwolf2143 I’m still a baby in Christ. I started my walk with God last year, on Easter
@ ok, merry Christmas btw
I think the thing I value most about Christmas is the reactions of the people when they open the presents I give them. I spend a lot of time and energy on these presents, they are always handmade and I literally have to start making them a few months in advance because there are so many people I wanna give something to and these things usually take hours and hours, sometimes days or even weeks. And then after all of that hard work... They're reactions are just absolutely priceless ❤
I’m sorry that your spending Christmas alone, but I understand your feelings
I felt that way last year, it just feels like it builds up and up, and then it’s just ONE day, and I felt really disappointed
My great grandpa died a few days ago, so my family isn’t quite ready for Christmas this year yet. I’m still hoping to have a good one though, just a little quieter than usual
Even if I find this quite relatable, even if I stopped caring about what I get for Christmas a long time ago, this video might change my life, because your dedication to work for those Christmas wishes yourself really got to me. I am autistic, I didn’t do much in high school, and my parents just divorced. But I know that I can do big things while I’m young.
hey man, i’m 17 and i loved your video and it really inspired me to start making my own money. i’m so sorry to hear about your situation between parents, but you will get another chance when you have kids. you get to be the parent who makes it special for your kids. ofc make sure they know the value of hard work, but that’s besides the point. God loves you man and never forget that. keep your head up king 👑
Your video made me realize how much I am really selfish, like I’m always complaining about how I didn’t get what I wanted and this year I asked a lot of money but now I realize I wasn’t really fully enjoying the moment, like the spirit of Christmas and what is the real meaning of Christmas, and that I need to appreciate the times spend with my family and not only think about the gifts.
So thank you for making this video 😊
I really like dillon because hes very very relatable
I may be in a more wealthy household, but this definitely still hits me. Even though I get lots of presents under my Christmas tree, I didn’t realize just how much more exciting it is leading up to Christmas until you said it out loud. I only got a couple years left before this spoiling of me and my sister is over, so I’m definitely going to enjoy it while the happiness still lasts :)
I agree with this whole video, it resonates with me completely. I have a story to share too. I am a 12 year old girl, I live in a very comfortable neighborhood, but I have tons of family issues. For backstory, my mom and dad broke up (never married) when I was just 2- but that not all, turns out, I have 5 parents. I won't get too far into why they're all my parents (and a 6th might be joining as a stepfather), but I'll say the important ones are (base) mom, dad, and my stepmom. It is a very very long story as to why, but I do have PTSD, my mom actually waterboarded my sister at the age of 9 and due to severe emotional trauma my sister can't remember it...I can though. I homeschooled myself while following the fourth grade curriculum from 8-9 years old, and I also have severe anxiety, ADHD, depression, chronic constipation (severity is no joke, once my body triggered a vasovagal response, I passed out due to the pain, it is intense.), and PTSD (All professionally diagnosed). I had suicidal thoughts when I was 11, last year. (To clarify, I have 4 therapy sessions a week right now, so I'm fine currently.)Back to where I live, it's a very nice area, the houses cost 1-6 million dollars each and the schools are wonderful. The other children...well...they are spoiled rotten- like SPOILED kinda spoiled, bratty and all. Christmas is a tradition in my home, and I can get a lot of things if work hard to convince people- but I don't. I heavily focus on astrophysics as a hobby, it's very interesting... but now think of this: You are a person on earth, but how big are you? You are so tiny that you are infinitely small...you are like 0.(an infinite amount of zero's)1- that kinda small. Will it matter, when you die, if you got a PS5- no. A plushie, no. Skincare, no. Nothing like that matters- but family does. Family is the single most important thing that will matter in your life. It's where you start, where you continue, where you end. You had a 1 in 400 trillion chance of being born, and an 100 out of 100 chance of dying, but where you spend the remainder of your life? when your living and breathing? with people you love, doing things to support others, and yourself- You had a small chance of being born, and even smaller chance of being important- but like anyone, you still matter- a ton. Yes, you are probably just another fraction of 8 billion people- but without you, there is no 8 billion, you matter enough to change the whole denominator. You matter enough to change the world.
GODDAMN that was long and poetic and its 3am
You wrote this at 8:00PM💀
@Dinonuggiestasty different time zones my guy 💀
😂 I saw that comment and was about to say time zones, you beat me to it
I really loved your comment, you sound really cool
I hope you start feeling better, especially around Christmas, even if it’s become disillusioned for you
Eh.. I don’t really care about the stuff you said at the end, because I’m just myself. And it’s probably a bad thing.
dang.
I just watched this 6 hours before my family wakes up for Christmas morning and I couldn't feel anymore relatable to everything mentioned in the video. It was truly just sad to think about school Christmas parties, gatherings at my grandma's house, or even just sitting down to watch a Christmas movie and that fact that as we age it starts to feel like an inconvenience to do all these things because of increasing responsibilities. Im 16 and I would want nothing more than to live one Christmas again in my 3rd grade self. Happy holidays everyone.
This is kinda misleading for younger ordinances. I think it's great how he was able to tell his own story and show that we should always make the most of the little things in life but I honestly have to disagree with a lot of the things he said. He makes it sound like after a while Christmas automatically just becomes dull and boring, when that's only if you make it that way. If you spend Christmas alone even if you don't have to and isolate yourself from your family and friends obviously Christmas isn't gonna hit the same. The difference is when he was younger he spent Christmas with the people that he loved and truly embraced it. That feeling only goes away if you take the season for granted. So however old you are, don't worry, just enjoy Christmas. Age doesn't change anything, you just have to have the right mindset. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Thanks for this. I truly needed it 👍
I’m literally almost 21 and I’m watching this but it still helped me out a lot because I still deal with this and still act like this.
if you ain’t become the person you wanted by end of high school, you never will.
Facts
@ dude I’m still young, I’m in my early 20s, I still have time to become the person I want to become.
@@bmbly9029yeah, your fine man.
@maalikserebryakov -a studious highschooler
@maalikserebryakovTerrible mindset, you should not be giving advice whatsoever. There are people who don’t become what they want to be till their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, or even 60’s. You do not get to throw out a half assed opinion and then call it a fact, pack it up.
I feel like there's no such thing as a christmas feeling for me anymore. It's like trying to light a lighter. When i was a young child, the lighter (christmas spirit) would light up first try. And over the past years, it's just gotten harder and harder to light. Now i can just see possibly a little spark here and there, but no flame. No real christmas spirit. Idk if im depressed or just sad or something, but im just not that happy anymore. Btw im 15
i don't think its about living the moment, but much more than that. its just about being aware about what's happening around you & your the only one who could fix that. thanks, Dillion! happy christmas :D
As a 17 year old girl, thank you for this important message. People need to realize that Christmas isn't about receiving gifts, it's about quality time with loved ones (not that I have any).
However, greed is becoming more apparent and visible in America & its society in general, so everyone wants to "receive", and never "give". Society needs a wake up call to realize that Christmas is about love, not about presents. More people need to hear this, and again, thank you so much.
I’m also a 17 year old girl and this is exactly how I feel especially this year. I really think this month was one of the first times I realized how much I take for granted family time and just the overall experience of Christmas itself. People have forgotten what it feels like now due to greed and lack of awareness. It’s going to be special this year, I hope you have a very merry Christmas
How did bro have a canon event during every event in his entire childhood?
5 more years til I'm 18, after watching this video I recognized why we should cherish the small things in life. My family is struggling bad. Our water heater broke, my mom's phone got ruined and they still need to buy gifts but all these years I wanted big gifts but now with inflation and other bullcrap I realize I need to be thankful and cherish for the small things.
Im 16 so i cant say i relate with everything you said. But i sort of understand what you mean, thank you dillon this helped alot
I'm happy I live in a religious household sometimes. Because I was raised knowing that the reason we celebrate Christmas, the whole beginning point of the holiday, wasn't about getting everything we want and being fulfilled. It was about a teen mom and her fiancé having a baby in a dirty room full of animals, having to put that baby in the trough where the animals would eat because they had *nothing.* But that baby was *everything.* He's still everything. Even if you don't believe in him, we still celebrate that a birthday of a baby, who was born to a poor family from a town no one thought anything good could come out of, 2,025 years later. And now we celebrate it for festivities that have nothing to do with him. And it's not about getting. Its supposed to be about giving. You will enjoy Christmas the most by understanding that its for *others.* It's always been for others. That baby's birth was a gift to *us,* so we give gifts to each other to celebrate that.
10:51 don’t worry I’m sure you will start a family some day to have thanksgiving with
2:07 LED 😂😂😂
Exactly 😂
LED!! 😠
We need Jak Piggot collab
🔥
woah that just hit me in the face like when i was younger i still am very young [im 11] but im just saying like finding out the elf on the shelf isnt real is just so sad and like finding out the jingle bells that are in your head on christmas eve night are not real just hits you its just insane and i never get the true christmas vibe anymore you know and all my friends and me have separated ways and moved away its just wild if i could go back in time i would totally spend more time with family watching movies just enjoy even more i totally would this video just made get the chills of all of those memories are just insane
11:41 you just did
DOUGH FRUIT NO WAY I MAINED IT
I know nothing about you other than what was said in this video, I don’t know if you want children but if you did I think that’s something you can connect with over Christmas. I make sure that my younger cousins never doubt belief in Santa and it makes my heart melt when they get exited over Christmas.
This video also made me realize that I never do these fun friend things, I’m always so busy with school and sports. I should try to let up some time for those little moments. Thank you for this video
4:27 I found out Santa wasn’t real this year but my parents don’t know that and I was going to ask for like 10 pairs of shoes cause I’m a sneakerhead. But when I found out I lowed it to 3 shoes and I fingerboard too and I was gonna ask for a 500 pound set but now that I know that my parents r buying them for me I asked for about 70 pounds worth of stuff
Merry Christmas eve i hope you have a good time and get the presents you asked for🫡
Bro this is crazy it gave me a whole different perspective about life thank you so much and I hope you and your family are fine and aren’t struggling financially anymore God bless you 🙏🙏🙏
6:56 ARRESTED!?
I thought i was the only one who saw
@Zoomrail same
I am a 13 year old and I do not care about what I get. I really do love the feeling. I still ask for stuff. But I don’t care if they are under the tree or not. I am just happy with the family around and the roof over my head. Also there is a saying that is SO TRUE “Money can’t buy happiness” ❤
dillon i love you
Please enjoy it to the people who still deeply love Christmas 🙏 I'm almost 13 and I've been diagnosed with depression. It was quite terrible this year and well, I see almost no point in Christmas anymore I am still a bit excited but not as much as previous years.My birthday is the day after and well, I feel like there's no point to it. There's really only one person keeping me sane, and I won't be able to talk to next school year. I'm not excited since I've done some things to myself in the past that I can't say but I think I'll fall back into due to her being gone(I'm 100% sure I'll get admitted to a hospital next time I resort to it). If there was any way that I could tell my past self to enjoy herself because this literal nightmare would happen to her, I would. It's about the spirit not the gifts. I luckily have some Christmas spirit but not as much as other years. Please, if you still can enjoy yourself while it lasts because you never know what will happen to you in the future🙏
That is very meaningful. Thank you.
2:27 thats almost exactly what i did!
I was just about to do that
I think the joy of Christmas I’ve gotten back is just appreciating the love that my parents show by giving me these gifts, and loving others by giving as well. As the gift getting magic wears off, it’s more about celebrating the love we have for each other.
2:47 bro leaked his credit card
Dont use it that’s credit fraud
@@Jamack2010 ik but just saying
@@wesleybird-m4lit’s not his and u can’t even see the back
Boys we are eating good tonight don't worry I wil pay just got a new credit card
I am under 18, and this kinda had an impact.
I hope to really think about this as Christmas gets nearer and nearer.
I won't always take it for granted that I'll get what I want.. because it's happened that I haven't gotten EVERYTHING that I wanted (I was pretty young and very disappointed hehe) but, I WILL try to live in the moment and remember it.
I even had my last snow about 2-3 years ago. I took it for granted it would happen every single year, but it just stopped.
I can barely remember it, but it does make me kid of sad thinking about it.
I'm not entirely sure where this comment was going, but I'll remember this.
12minutes ago is crazy
Honestly, I agree. I'm under 18 and I agree 100%. I'm losing it too, and I'm not even over; or even at 16. I still have memories of when I was younger, thanks for making this video dude.
Jesus is the real meaning of Christmas.
Amen
I’m an atheist so for some people family is
@@GghvBbbbChristmas is celebrated FOR Jesus’ birth nothing more…
Yeah but its not when he was born
@@therobloxproplayer true
Im 15 and dont even like chirstmas anymore. My parents also struggle financially and i often ger bullied verbally for not getting expensive stuff. So atp i just always lie about what i get and try to take christmas in as a casual day and spend it alone
Dillion what hair cut do you recommend for heart face shape 1b-1c hair and a middle hairline?
A perm
@@famoustrung yeah but i dont want curly hair
@@bossskar a perm
@bossskar a perm
I’m 13 and me and my family do the things that makes us happy for Christmas and it was better especially when my grandma was around(may she rest in peace.)she made the best dishes Puerto Rico had to offer, it was the best experience my family ever had and how I wish to see her again. I’m glad my mom is still alive because she's like my grandma. So christmas is kinda dull without her.
Thank you for this video Dillion
This is too true
When it was 2023 Christmas, I didn’t really get anything I wanted. My grandpa had died and we had huge financial issues because of his death, and we couldn’t afford the things I wanted. I was still very thankful for my parents and what they got me, and that taught me to be grateful for my family and what I have. (We have a new business now and it’s doing good).
I'm 13 and i dont really like christmas anymore, I didnt even ask for anything. My family lives in a townhome and instead of being greedy I just played games with my friends on roblox and spent time with my family. I love christmas because of my family and all the love i give and recieve plus the long break lol. Thanks for the cool vid (:
I’m 19 and had a huge argument with my family. My mom is the only one I’m talking to right now and this December is depressing. I spent thanksgiving alone and probably will spend most of Christmas is my room.
I bought a few things I wanted for Christmas but just like you, I do t feel anything for them. They aren’t gifts, just purchases for myself.
Im looking forward to spending Boxing Day with friends more than Christmas Day. Don’t take advantage of your family, cause at some point everything will change
Watched this at the age of 17 and I feel so called out right now. I actually knew all of this but still felt like I got a reality check. Currently writing this on the 21st of December, it's time for me to make the most out of it
Yeah I'm in the same area as you were, my parents are struggling financially and physically so Christmas has never been about the gifts for me, it's about how pretty it looks, the movies, the lights, spending time together, and if I ask for anything it never exceeds 30$ because I know 30$ and higher I won't get it, and plus, I don't want the expensive stuff, I want the thought about,meanful cheap presents, and if I get none at all sure I'll be a bit sad but it won't last because I love the time of the year; Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it!
Thx for this vid, it was very helpful and inspiring. As a 15 yr, im still growing, but i have noticed this. It always feels better to give then to get, which is the kindness of christmas when others share their care and love. Dont have any friends yet, but i will enjoy my family while i have it❤
God bless, and merry christmas! Stay safe.
Is that a slowed version of Last Christmas by Wham! in the background? (Off topic but I love that song more than life itself, best part of Christmas is when I get to hear the slowness of it all, the aching and heart wrenching loss found in the vocals and the utter bittersweet beauty of the instrumentals combining. It all takes me away to another place where time ceases to exist as the cold comfort of the song repeats and wraps its freezing-as-ice arms around me, calming me down from all of the drastic heating tension of the world around me.)
As a young teenager hearings this makes me realize how much I have. Now that I think about it I get more excited for days off from school and late night movies. Then when Christmas day comes in it goes by so fast that at the end of the day it feels over.
That was a really sad ending to a lovely story, I really didn't see that coming :(. This video helped me to notice that every year I get super excited about presents and what I might get/what I'm getting for others, much more than getting in the holiday spirit. I'm very lucky and thankful to have had this reminder, that Christmas is so much more than just that. I'm going to make sure that I never stop doing the traditional Christmas stuff with my family, I don't want Christmas to become just another day of the year. Thank you for this video 💗 Have a wonderful Christmas. 🎄🌟👨👩👧👦
I'm only 11 and this video really showed me how fortunate I am to know where my next meal is and having a roof over my head. I used to sometimes be really sad or angry about my position because even though I'm only 11 I've already been to 24 countries. Though that sounds amazing but, I lived in Saudi Arabia for 6 years but then I had to leave and leave all my friends and my home behind. Then I moved to Myanmar/Burma and this was when covid hit I was super sad and had virtual school every day and everyone was just kinda sad. Then Myanmar had a military coup and we were evacuated. Then I had to go to a new school in America and though it was fun it just wasn't the same as living overseas. I only stayed in that school for 3 weeks and then the school year went out I was sad but then it was summer. That summer was awesome but then I realized that we were moving overseas again this time to Russia at first I was super excited because I had only ever lived in hot places and Moscow, Russia is cold so I was excited. So me and my family moved to Russia but then after only 34 days in Russia they attacked Ukraine and we had to leave again. At this point I was convinced anywhere we went something bad was going to happen. Then because my parents couldn't find a job (or maybe it was something else i'm not sure) I stayed in America for a full year and was so happy because I made a ton of friends and then realized that this was one of the happiest times in my life. Then my parents got a job at a school in Vietnam which is where I live now. I have made it through 1 1/2 school years and are extremely happy. I love this place and school and have amazing friends. I really want to stay but don't know if I will stay for the rest of my schooling. Anyway this year I really realized how fortunate I am because I just had a unit in school about how some people don't have basic human needs. I felt so bad for them and realized just how lucky I am. Even though I LOVE Christmas this video helped me realize that it's not just about the presents, but about the people you spend it with.
This is the first time I have really ever told someone my full point of view on things in my life and in others so if you have feedback i'd love it. ♥♥♥♥♥!
Wow, Dillon, this video was great! You managed to change my perspective on Christmas, and, as a young teenager myself, I now aspire to achieve a mindset like yours. The way you dealt with the lack of gifts you wanted was very inspirational and motivational.
When I was younger I got kinda sad on Christmas not because i didn’t get a certain present or anything but because I loved the elves and dreaded them having to leave :|
i never really bothered myself about the gifs, for me christmas was always the family gatherings, i usually didnt even get cool presents but i didnt mind because i was usually in my grandpas house eating his pizza or eating the barbecue he made while the whole family reunited. And i can say pretty confidently that i enjoyed every single moment in those christmas and new year eves at my granps. But its really true what you said about taking it for granted. For me it felt natural, every year reuniting with my family an enjoying a good food, sharing laughs, watching something on tv and talking in general. That was until the quarantine, a lot happened during that time including my grandpa passing, and ever since then life hasnt really felt the same. My grandpa was the glue holding the family together so now everyone went to their sides and every single holiday lost its meaning for me, because all of them were connected to him, and without him, without his company its just another day. Christmas is just another day, new year is just the start of a new cycle, halloween is just another day. And even with me enjoying everything deeply and being thankful it all happened, i finally understand why you have to enjoy everything, enjoy the actual living and breathing rather then the objects, because the objects you can simply go to a store and buy, but the living, once it passes it will never comeback, it will all just be memories you can relive. And im not saying this because i want you to pity me, im saying this because i want people who are younger than me or even older read this and realize that what matters is the reunion, the company, the memories, not the simple object your parents could buy, because now i look back and can say as a matter of fact, it doesnt come back, and it never will be back to the same.
christmas has been dull since i had just turned 9, my birthday is 20 days before christmas. i realised that christmas will nvr be the same when my little sister wanted to stay up all night waiting for father christmas, while i just said ‘oh well it doesnt rlly matter theres no point’ nd went to sleep.
I relate to a lot of what you said. Honestly, I was the fortunate kid who usually got what they wanted for Christmas or my birthday. Even though the gifts were fun...that was never the main appeal for me. Despite my family being decently well-off, I sometimes asked not to get gifts (I usually donated my gift money to charity).
I'm 20 and I honestly believe that the Christmas spirit is what you make of it. Go walk around a Christmas market, drink hot cocoa, watch Christmas movies, and bring along a friend or loved one if you can. Or do it alone! I've also found a lot of cathartic enjoyment in just doing stuff for myself. The Christmas spirit doesn't have to die just because you grow up.
I’m 14 and the past two christmases I’ve been really struggling with finding that feeling. It’s not about the gifts and it hasn’t been but it just feels like it used to feel so magical. Even for a couple years after I didn’t believe in Santa it didn’t matter it was just a really magical and happy time of the year and I’ve been doing everything in my power to make it feel christmassy again but there’s 5 days until Christmas, I’ve been worrying about finals until now, and I’ve barely felt any of that magic
thanks. as someone who is sad right now this means alot
i’m 12, and i’m speechless. This is, just… I’ll remember it. Thanks for the uh.. life lesson bruv
Here's a poem by Robert Frost that I think fits this video very well.
Nature's first green is gold
Her hardest hue to hold
Her early leaf's a flower
But only so an hour
Then leaf subsides to leaf
So Eden sank to grief
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay
Remember this poem from the outsiders.
im 14, I literally always have that guilty feeling of asking for gifts. My parents know im fine without it, and im happy. I dont get younger kids these days wanting like a million presents or dont get what they want and having the biggest crash outs ever. Appreciate what you have already, and you get what you get, and you dont get upset.