Last year I was in a situation where i was not sure what to do. I temped in an office for a few months and this was over the Christmas period. We were two teams of people in the same office. I was friendly with everyone but only knew them in work and not socially. One of the ladies was Muslim. When it came time to hand out Christmas cards i was not sure whether to include her or not. I didnt want to offend her by giving her one but at the same time didnt want to make her feel excluded. I went into the office really early and took a sneak at her work station and saw that she had a few cards on her desk so felt confident enjough to give her one.
Would you be offended if you were given a Christmas card if you were not Christian?
2006-09-06 03:39:13 · 41 answers · asked by MissBehave 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, I would not be offended if I recd a Christmas card, though I am not Christian. I too distribute things during my festivals to people that I know nd they're from a number of religions, and I try and greet my Muslim, Christian, Jewish, etc friends during their festivasl too
Your religion, or any religion and their customs deserves respect.
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2006-09-06 07:09:57 · answer #1 · answered by Starreply 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Celebrating midwinter is a pagan idea. In the Roman mystery religion of mithraeism, December 24 was the birthday of Sol, the sun god. When Christianity became the state religion in 321, they nicked the idea and set the following day as Jesus's birthday. Nobody knows what day Jesus was actually born.
Atheists generally don't mind getting Christmas cards, although you can wind them up by sending the most twee religious one you can find. Some particularly insular muslims and jews might take offence, but most accept that Christmas is a time when we enjoy ourselves and are happy to go along with the celebration.
2006-09-06 03:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is all about spending money and keeping businesses profitable. Sending cards likewise.
I am not a believer and personally find religious Christmas cards a bit offencive. I do send cards, but avoid Jesussy ones.
Stick to ones with robins and Father Christmas, oh - but not those cheap ones with Christmas tree baubles on, they're really naff. And don't buy charity cards from major retailers as they pocket most of the cash and give Oxfam (or whoever) about a penny a box.
2006-09-06 03:52:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mad Professor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas cards to me are more an expression of the person giving it and them showing that they care, it is not really about the religion side of things. Most people will probably tell you that Christmas is about spending it with family before they will tell you about the Christianity of it.
I am agnostic and I still give and receive Christmas cards just as I give and receive Birthday cards.
I feel that if someone were to get offended by you giving them a Christmas card that is quite shallow and narrow minded as that would be as though they were rejecting your beliefs. I mean would you get offended if someone gave you a gift on Eid? Probably not.
2006-09-06 03:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by illstealyourthunder 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
christmas is more of a holiday now for countries that used to have strong ties to chritianty. Granted still it is a holiday for christians too, however I have found many different people celebrating christmas in different ways. For example, me and my family always exchange gifts even though we do not beleive in the lord. One way i thought of causing no offence when handing out christmas cards, was instead, simply make your own and write happy winter break, and then you are saying the same thing without possibly offendending someone who is non-christian and takes offence.
I guess its all about moving with the times and respecting each other, I think this is a very interesting question.
2006-09-06 03:44:56 · answer #5 · answered by soldout 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Muslim and I would definitely not get offended. Christmas marks the birthday of Jesus Christ. Muslims also believe in Jesus Christ. Its a greeting for everyone.
Its just that I have come across a lot of Christians even on Yahoo Answers they always offend and abuse Muslims for no reason and I really get disappointed. I think ur the first one who does have some positive thinking. People think Osama is representing Islam but actually he's not.
2006-09-06 04:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by ajmal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm an agnost and I dont mind christmas cards (or when my Indian neighbours give me sweets at Dawalhi.)
Even the one's with religous pictures on are nice for me.
But I guess with someone of another reliogion, it's ok to give one, as long as it's not religious eg if it has a picture of a rabbit or a robin in the snow as oppose to Jesus and the angels.
In the end it's simply a kind gesture.
But if the persons very fanatic they might get offended, so judge by their personality.
2006-09-06 03:44:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anria A 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NO Christmas is not religious any more unless you are christian. For the most part, people like to say hey, I acknowledge you on Christmas. I would not be offended if someone gave me a dradul( I can;t spell it) during Hanuka. That is sweet. As long as no one is trying to solicit their beliefs. I think it is okay to share a holiday.
2006-09-06 03:47:51 · answer #8 · answered by sweet pea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. I may be an agnostic who was formerly Catholic, but ultimately to me, a Christmas wish still represents "Peace on Earth and Good Will toward all" I think this is a message that should go beyond religious significance, and even in a secular world, it should mean "Put all our differences aside and reflect on the possibility of world peace, even if it is for one day out of the year.
2006-09-06 03:47:07 · answer #9 · answered by marmichael59 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People really need to lighten up and respect the thought behind the card. Its a good will offering at a special time of year. Just because you get a card it doesn't mean that you have to convert to that religion. Remember we are all supposed to love our neighbors, not just at Christmas but all year long. Its just a card, say thank you and move on. (P.S. you can send me one i wont give you any grief)
2006-09-06 03:47:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋