If so, why? after all it is a holiday that celebrates the son of God, you know the God atheists say doesn't exist.
2006-07-04 07:35:10 · 20 answers · asked by Henry D 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We celebrate any day we want... Its My Life!
2006-07-04 07:37:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I'm sure many atheists do celebrate Christmas. The holiday that American Christians know and celebrate has evolved over the centuries and has many sources. Besides the relgious component, many of the traditions - including the timing of Christmas - come from other winter celebrations. I often will talk about celebrating the sacred Christmas and the secular Christmas.
2006-07-04 14:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont' know if you got the memo or not, but it is no longer referred to as Christmas, it is Holiday Time and it's no longer a Christmas tree, it's a "holiday tree", so therefore, anyone can celebrate it at any time in any spiritual or non-spiritual way they desire provided they do not do it in a library, in front of a fire station, near the white house or anywhere big brother may hear the slight mention of CHRISTMAS, as the religious affiliation associated with Christmas has been dissolved.
It has been dissolved even though most money sharks who own the big corporations make bank due to the said "CHRISTMAS" holiday and have in the past. It's just not feasible to mention Christmas in schools or public restrooms. Be careful not to hum the tune "oh holy night" in your local government bathroom while minding your own business during the holidays, as you may be arrested.
Sincerely,
The Management
2006-07-04 14:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by Fiona70 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually the celebration is known as Yule. Christians stole the holiday from a pagan religion in order to subvert thier beliefs (a common christian tactic).
So most of us celebrate a holiday where we get paid to stay home. Some of us (myself included) are married to people with different beliefs (my wife is Wiccan). So we celebrate but we don't for a moment bother to acknowledge any fictional deity in the process.
2006-07-04 14:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have known Jewish and Hindu people who celebrate Christmas. Technically, it's a Christian holiday, but the American media and marketing corporations have changed it into a general family holiday for anyone to celebrate.
2006-07-04 14:42:29 · answer #5 · answered by Cassie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many may celebrate for their families' sake or for the joy of gift-giving. Much of traditional Christmas celebration is centered around presents and Santa, which doesn't pertain directly to the Christ story, except for the Three Kings part--something not reguarded as terribly important next to the actual birth of Christ. Other atheists may choose not to celebrate it themselves, while everyone around them does.
2006-07-04 14:40:24 · answer #6 · answered by silenthavens 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes we celebrate Christmas and any other holiday we want. Though we may not celebrate it for the same reasons you do, that doesnt mean our reasons or celebrations are any less valid than yours.
2006-07-04 14:45:32 · answer #7 · answered by ekko313 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas as a holiday has pagan origins. The holiday and the birth of Christ were melted together to make the new religion more palatable to the new converts.
2006-07-04 14:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by Jack Meoff 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah but Christmas is such a hallmark holiday. i celebrate the part where Santa comes and i leave cookies and beer. besides my family still thinks i have some belief.
2006-07-04 14:38:52 · answer #9 · answered by Lexi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more of a secular holiday rather than a religious holiday for most people.
2006-07-04 14:40:47 · answer #10 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont 'celebrate' christmas for its meaning because in reality, christmas is a day of giving gifts and being with family.
There really is nothing to celebrate.
Santa is just as real as Jesus.
2006-07-04 14:38:04 · answer #11 · answered by xcr0ss_my_heartx 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋