There was an interesting case of much ado about nothing recently with a school that was going to serve halal chicken rather than turkey for Christmas dinner (they eventually decided to have the chicken, the turkey, and the vegetarian option). I'm in a Christian society at a university that is having its Christmas meal soon and we discussed whether to invite the Muslim society, since we're trying to make interfaith links.
I know shockingly little about Islam, and it suddenly occurs to me that I've no idea how or if the average Muslim celebrates Christmas. It's become so secular that it doesn't really show its pagan roots any more, let alone Christian ones.
Obviously, Muslims are a diverse bunch but I'd really like to know what some of you think! What do you think of Christmas? Do you celebrate it, and if so, how?
2006-11-22
09:11:56
·
12 answers
·
asked by
Helen B
3
in
Religion & Spirituality