christ was born in the spring . christmas replaced a pagan holiday to try to appeal to the masses of pagans . not to mention the giant santa clause that has been in my local wal-mart for a month now . all of those presents aren't going to the poor .
2006-10-31 07:23:24 · 10 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Christmas is supposed to celebrate the birth of Christ, whenever He was born. But now they take the "Christ" out, calling it Xmas and encouraging shoppers to spend, spend, spend to boost the economy. I still celebrate the holiday, and love the lights, festivities, music and yes even the gifts. But me and my family try to remember the reason for the season, Jesus! We give gifts because He have the ultimate gift, his life, and we do it in rememberance of Him and out of love for one another. Let's keep the "Christ" in Christmas!
2006-10-31 07:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by beattyb 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
FYI - to the guy who posted taking Christ out of Christmas (xmas)
This is actually a shortened version of christmas. The X is the greek letter for Christ.
Kind of like those Jesus Fish you see on cars that say IXOYE
It translates into Jesus, Christ, Father, Son, Spirit
Oh. . and the Bible actually teaches not to celebrate pagan holidays so technically christians are sinning celebrating christmas.
2006-10-31 07:44:28 · answer #2 · answered by KryptonOne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are those that celebrate only Jesus Christ in Christmas.
And there are those who celebrate the commercialized aspect of Christmas.
And there are those that do not take much thought, and celebrate both aspects of Christmas together.
Everyone should be respected for whatever they choose to believe and celebrate!!
2006-10-31 07:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its a representation of the giving of Christ, as well as saint Nicholas AKA Santa Claus. However more people have turned to the material side of it in to days secular world
2006-10-31 07:30:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How did you get the impression that Christmas is about money??
You are either delusional or have a very, very base perception of life.
2006-10-31 07:52:42 · answer #5 · answered by limendoz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Christmas and Christ have absolutely nothing to do with each other.
2006-10-31 07:28:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they have taken christ out of christmas.
why do you think people use xmas.
stores do yake advantage of people during the holiday season but people ddont have to be so gulible and spend money they need for bills
2006-10-31 07:27:46 · answer #7 · answered by daisymayNY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sad to say, it seems like it's more about money and Santa Clause, not Christ, but at my home it's about Christ; we don't acknowledge Santa.
2006-10-31 07:29:07 · answer #8 · answered by Texas T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it was originally a celebration of the winter solstice called Yule!! then the xtians brought their phony Jesus in the mix of it... take the Christ back outta Christmas please!!!
or maybe in 2000 years people will flood the mall for my birthday!!
2006-10-31 07:26:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
it is about santa and the raindear
2006-10-31 07:47:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋