I am an atheist who was raised Catholic but I still celebrate Christmas. I feel that I am celebrating an American tradition of gift-giving and family togetherness. I generally do not associate my celebration of this holiday with any Christian or Pagan belief (despite its origins). I'm not sure if this is because the rest of my family celebrates Christmas, because I am an acustomed to celebrating it, if I simply enjoy being swept up in the holiday, or all of the above.
I also celebrate Valentine's Day and other commercial holidays. The only holidays I do not partake in are those that are strictly religious.
So I am wondering if there are atheists who do not celebrate this holiday (Christmas). If not, why not? If so, why? What does this holiday mean to you as an individual?
2007-11-23
02:21:29
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Christy ☪☮e✡is✝
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