I am a believer in Jesus Christ , why is it so difficult to celebrate Christmas in a Christian way. Yet Hallowe'en is so wildley celebrated.
2006-10-30 23:52:59 · 27 answers · asked by sinkcat 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Nativity plays & other events are organised by institutions (eg a school or a church, or a club) that nowadays have to conform to all sorts of equality regulations.
Many themed events are NOT 'banned' by anybody; often an organising committee will opt out of holding the event because it is BELIEVED that there COULD be complaints about inequality.
Sometimes, this is used as a political weapon; for example, an event might be called off by its organisers in order to make a local minority seem extreme and unreasonable (the cancellation implies that somebody would have been offended), even though there is no actual complaint from the minority community.
2006-10-31 00:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by Fitology 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad to hear you believe in Jesus Christ, even though there was never a guy by that name, ever... Joshua Bar Joseph is the closest historical Match, being the guy born about 2000 years ago and put to death on a cross for standing up against Rome - Jesus was the name he got when the Romans re-branded themselves as the Holy Roman Empire
Christmas is a celebration of the Christ'Mas (Mas = Mother or mothers) and again has nothing to do with Joshua Bar Joseph.
Joshua went on about the "Forgiveness" and Christians (the stupids) have altered the context of Joshua's words to make the phrase "Christmas is For Giving" when the Actual message should be, if "Christmas" was actually appliciable; "Christmas is Forgiving"...
2006-10-31 00:15:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who says we can't have a nativity? Most of the churches I walk past have a nativity display around Christmas, and lots of schools do traditional nativity plays. When I was in school (not that long ago!) I was in the choir and an orchestra - we always went to churches and did Christian Christmassy things (carols, prayers, etc). It's not that hard to celebrate Christmas in a Christian way if you try hard enough!
I always make a point of buying a gift to give away, as well, and make sure my son knows exactly why we celebrate Christmas.
2006-10-31 03:19:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Halloween is not celebrated. It is just a pretext to go and blackmail people into giving money or treats.It is supposed to be just a bit of fun for small children but has been hi-jacked by commerce to make more money and teenagers out for a laugh at other people's expense.
Christmas has also deteriorated into a scramble to buy useless gifts and an opportunity to sell them. Sadly the true meaning of Christmas is now ignored.
On top of this Christian countries have now to placate incomers from other faiths by downgrading the religious context of the celebration supposedly not to offend them. It all has become too absurd for words.
2006-10-31 00:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by WISE OWL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is it difficult for you to celebrate christmas Last time i checked britian had christmas just celebrate it. If you need decorations order them from the USA. We ship everywhere. Halloween isnt a sinner holiday if thats what you are getting too. Halloween has nothing to do with the Devil so whoever put that garbage in your head take it out now. ANd set up the biggest nativity scene you can think off.
2006-10-30 23:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sarah C can you post the link to the news item where Easter Bunnies were 'banned'? Complete twaddle. There have been several reports of the nativity play being banned in schools and one Elderly Lady in Bradford was ordered by the Police to remove a nativity scene in her window as it 'offended' Muslims. There have also been reports of Town Halls refusing to fly the Union and St George Flags for fear of 'causing offence'. One Landlord refused a late licence for St Georges Day but granted one for Ramadan when he applied, MP's refusing to send Christmas cards but sending 'happy Ramadan' cards..... I could go on. I agree with all the others it is PC garbage. This is a 97% Christian country - celebrate Christmas, sing carols, have a traditional nativity play and send cards to your friends if you want. If anyone is 'offended' it is their problem.
2006-10-31 00:23:07 · answer #6 · answered by derbyandrew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Halloween is actually an Irish/English Christian invention. 1st November is All Saints Day - and the day prior is All Hallows Eve (all saints eve), the word has gradually been changed through time to Halloween.
On the day prior to All Saints Day, Christians believed that spirits of the dead came back to eat and drink at their homes. The Irish carved out turnips and placed candles inside to scare away the evil spirits - when some Irish emigrated America they found that pumpkins were much easier to carve.
2006-10-31 00:08:22 · answer #7 · answered by Baxter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know aabout anyone else but I celebrate Christmas just like I used to and I attend church for the carols by candlelight service which I find really moving. Schools are another matter though, my sons school like many others are so terrified of being labelled racist that they dumb down Christmas in favour of Diwali and other non Christian celebrations. Its got totally out of control and I think its disgusting. This is a christian country and People who choose to live here should abide by our traditions.
2006-10-31 00:05:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Where has Nativity been banned? Please post a link to the news item.
Is this the same thing as how the flag was supposedly banned during the world cup, except it wasn't? Rumours were spread that it offended people; they were fake and you could tell by the wording and the fact that they never said where it had happened.
The only thing I remember actually being banned (as opposed to rumours) was the Easter Bunny, banned by Christians who found it offensive.
2006-10-31 00:03:01 · answer #9 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Halloween isn't a religious holiday. The Brits seem to be very wary of religion.
That is my point of view as an American who has been living in England and going to Uni for the past 2 months.
2006-10-30 23:55:26 · answer #10 · answered by thepiperad 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋