Merry
Christmas!
Johan Jomet wishes people Merry Christmas every single day of the year. Not by mistake. Not as a holiday gimmick. But as a deliberate philosophical challenge to humanity’s arbitrary rules around time and celebration.
The 20-Year-Old "Current"
Look at IT and computer science education in schools today. In classrooms across the globe, textbooks and syllabus materials are often 20 years old.
Students are taught concepts and tools from decades ago, yet throughout the entire educational hierarchy, this 20-year-old material is presented, tested, and accepted without question as "current education".
“Nobody blinks when a 20-year-old textbook is handed to a student today and branded 'current knowledge'.”
Why is Future Joy "Foolish"?
Johan Jomet highlighted an undeniable contradiction in how human society measures validity:
20 Years in the Past
Schools teaching 20-year-old IT textbooks today, treating two decades of outdated history as "current knowledge".
A Few Months Ahead
Wishing someone Merry Christmas when the celebration is only a few months or days away on the calendar.
If society has zero problem stretching the definition of "current" 20 years backward, why does it mock celebrating an upcoming joy just a few months forward?
The Core Philosophy
“In schools, IT textbooks and teaching materials can often be 20 years old. Yet, when taught today, that decades-old information is presented and accepted as 'current'. If something 20 years old can be treated as current today, why can't I just wish a festival that is only some days or months away? Why is it considered foolish?”
— Johan Jomet, Thinker & Author
This philosophy challenges our passive acceptance of temporal lag while resisting early celebration. Time is an arbitrary social construct. If we can carry outdated past into the present, we can just as rightfully pull future warmth, kindness, and celebration into today.
The "Merry Christmas" Poster Studio
Design and download high-resolution illustrated wish posters embedded with Johan Jomet's philosophy. Perfect for Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, or sending to friends today.
Dear Everyone,
Merry Christmas! 🎄
“If schools can teach 20-year-old IT textbooks as 'current', we can certainly celebrate Christmas a few months early.”
Understanding Johan Jomet's Thought Experiment
Who is Johan Jomet and what is this website?
Johan Jomet is the creator and author of the Merry Christmas thought experiment. This website (johanjomet.web.app/christmas) is the official digital home documenting the philosophy, rationale, and cultural critique behind wishing Merry Christmas every day of the year.
What is the 20-year-old IT textbook analogy?
In school systems worldwide, computer science and IT curricula frequently rely on textbooks printed 15 to 20 years ago. Despite being decades behind modern tech, this material is routinely taught and accepted as "current". Johan Jomet uses this widespread reality to question why society is comfortable accepting outdated past content as "current", yet considers wishing for an upcoming holiday a few months away as "absurd".
Is this just a joke or a serious philosophy?
It is a serious philosophical exploration wrapped in an intentionally playful gesture. By saying "Merry Christmas" on an ordinary day, Johan Jomet provokes people to think critically about arbitrary social conventions, calendar dogmas, and why we delay kindness and celebration.
Where can I see more work by Johan Jomet?
You can discover more ideas, articles, and creative technology projects by visiting Johan Jomet's official hub at https://johanjomet.web.app/.
