2006-08-14 08:41:21 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
of course, it is a time to celebrate--not to exclude, and i am sure they would enjoy a party as much as the next person --you can call it a holiday party if you don't want to offend anyone.
2006-08-14 08:46:07 · answer #1 · answered by dlgrl=me 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think the answer would depend on your motive for doing so. If your motive is simply to be inclusive and wanting to spend time with friends then certainly it is acceptable. How would you feel if your jewish friends invited you to a Hannukah celebration? If both sides are comfortable with the other's religion, there should be no reason you can't invite each other to your corresponding celebrations.
2006-08-14 15:48:03 · answer #2 · answered by Agondonter 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure it is. If they are you're friend, they would like to spend time with you, even if it is at a Christmas party. Ad long as you don't push the whole "This is a Christian holiday" thing too much, they should be alright.
You could always just ask them. "Hey, so and so, I don't mean to offend you or anything, but we're having this Christmas party and we'd really like you to come."
2006-08-14 15:47:19 · answer #3 · answered by Girl Wonder 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing wrong with inviting a person of different faith to a Christmas party. If he feels uncomfortable, he can always decline the offer.
2006-08-14 15:46:39 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but if the party is going to involve religious aspects, you should let them know that. Also, make it clear that you understand completely if they don't want to come for religious reasons.
Most "Christmas parties" are really just secular celebrations of the season anyway.
2006-08-14 15:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by lenny 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not, I'm sure you wouldn't mind being invited to a Jewish party!?!
2006-08-14 15:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If a party is being thrown, everyone at your work should be invited. It is up to the guest to decide if they will attend or not.
2006-08-14 15:48:27 · answer #7 · answered by Red-dog-luke 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it is your own personal party, then maybe you are trying to reach out to this non-believer. Then it is fine- they can always say no thanks. I'm a Christian, and people invite me to Halloween parties and I simply decline. (We don't celebrate the holy day of witch cults) They might actually be offended if you don't invite them....
2006-08-14 15:51:01 · answer #8 · answered by crunkestbeatisGods 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most companies call them Holiday parties
2006-08-14 15:47:40 · answer #9 · answered by boredgirl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it sure would be rude not to invite them.
"politically correct" is "holiday party"
2006-08-14 15:47:58 · answer #10 · answered by justnotright 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it a social Christmas party or one that you plan on praying and talking about Jesus? That would be the determining factor, I think.
2006-08-14 15:47:38 · answer #11 · answered by Allison L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋