Christmas??

Question

Christmas, or Christ-mas, is a Christian Holiday (Holy-day) celebrating the birth of Christ. So why do so many people who aren't Christian celebrate it? It's kind of like me, celebrating Black History Month. Has it lost all its value, so now everyone can celebrate it?

Ahh yes its pagan. No, thats the wrong Christmas, that's the one YOU celebrate. Why disappoint the kiddies? Maybe because you're being total hypocrites when you celebrate a holiday that isn't yours. Are you pagan? Do get it yet?

Not quit. The pagans may have come up with the idea of gifts and Santa Clause and elves, but CHRIST-mas, is STILL a Christian HOLY-Day, celebrating Christs birth. Easter, is a pagan "Holiday" aswell. PASSOVER, is the true holy-day, for Christians.

Not born in December? That's not the point! It's a celebration of his birth thats what it's for. Jeez. I was born on the 15th, so how come my parents always wait until the 16th to have a real 'birthday'? It's not even ABOUT that, its about the fact that he was born and we a celebrating it.

Answer 1

I understand how you feel. I don't get it either. But, a long time ago, my Pastor told me something that I always remember....The Bible says that man will be without excuse for not accepting Gods' Son. My Pastor said, that especially here in America, No one can get to the end of their life and not have seen a manger seen in someones front yard, or hear "Joy to the world! The Lord has come!" on the radio. Christmas is a grand opportunity to put Jesus front and center for all to see. It may take some people their whole life, and some may never accept, but none can say " I DIDN'T KNOW!"
Don't let the nastiness get to you....I let it get to me sometimes too, and then I regret letting them know that they "Touched a nerve".
God Bless you And have a Very Merry Christmas!!!!

Answer 2

Christmas does NOT have routes with a pagan holiday
they just happen to be at the same time!!!
(although technically they now think jesus was born somewhere around july or something now)

the point of CHRISTmas is to celebrate the birth of christ
why on earth would you celebtrate the birth of a person you don't believe in???

well here's a suggestion: to get a holiday from work, for an excuse to get presents, have a nice meal

anyone CAN celebrate christmas but they are hypocrites if they do not believe in christ. It is picking and choosing the bits of christianity they like, and leaving out things like going to church which aren't quite as attractive

Answer 3

I do not think Christmas has lost its value because everyone is celebrating it. Sure, other people may not be Christians and may not believe in Jesus Christ but the season (Christmas) connotes everything that he stands for--love, peace, forgiveness, generosity, kindness, etc. and these are all universal. People celebrate the good things in life. And Christmas is one of those special days where people actually exert effort to live out and celebrate this goodness together with all the people around the globe.

Answer 4

Your information is quite limited and largely incorrect. Do some research. As stated already, the pagans celebrated solstice in Dec. The Catholic church of the day wanted it to appear that this gathering was about Christianity to give it more power in a society where it was not that relevant. So, they inserted a Christian celebration at the same time to make it appear as though everyone was celebrating their 'holiday'. Typical antics of the Catholic church.

Now, like nearly every holiday, commerce has entered the scene and 'hijacked' the holiday to increase sales of merchandise. Having done that, Christmas has changed from strictly a religious holiday to a general holiday for everyone. After all, retailers can't make a killing off a select group of Christians. They need everyone in society to purchase.

The pagan's did not come up with the concept of Santa Claus. The Coca-cola company did that. I believe it was Norway that first introduced St. Nick, in reference to a man who gave gifts to the town's children at Christmas-time. Coca-cola developed the image of Santa that we all know today, to increase sales of their product (commerce again - get it?).

Therefore, Christian holidays have become more than that to society (thank commerce). The fact that you are so judgmental of others for their choices and beliefs tells me that you are a very long away from understanding what Christianity intends to teach to its followers. I hope you have a spiritual enlightenment in your future, and you become a kinder, gentler person. Cheers.

Answer 5

As a resident of the United States, I have the freedom to celebrate any holiday that I want. And I do.

Besides, holidays are fun, why disappoint the kiddies?

Christmas has it's roots in pagan holidays, so it isn't exclusively for the Christians anyway.


***Copping attitude means I hit a nerve. I am aware that you are simply trolling. You don't want an answer...you want an argument.

Answer 6

But it serves god's purpose, doesn't it? At Christmas, they see the word Christ. They know of the account that God died on a tree. He came in human form and lived a hard life to appease the Father. And it follows that heaven or hell await each person in the next world.

When the bulk of humanity winds up in hell, they are without excuse. So when they say, Merry Christmas...it's another testimony against them. That they took the Almighty lightly.

Answer 7

Unfourtunately, its pretty much the same as when God was taken out of schools, except in this case, people are trying to take Jesus out of Christmas. Instead of it being a religious holiday, it has become just another american holiday. When I had kids, I was afraid that they would get caught up in the whole "christmas is about presents" thing, so every year, before anyone in my house opens any presents, my children and I go out on the back porch and the kids let go of a bunch of balloons and sing happy b-day to Jesus. They get excited when they watch the balloons float off to heaven.

Answer 8

They're just going through the motions, hon... and they really, really, really want that bright green iPod. Me, I only "go through the motions" because with all of my closest friends and family all living so scattered around the world, it's the only time of year I ever get a chance to see most of them all year and I refuse to pass THAT up. I miss them while they're at their homes in Texas, California, New York, Ohio, England, Germany, Russia, Korea, Guatemala, Fiji, Canada, Iceland, Hawaii, and, basically, everywhere their lives (jobs, family, hearts) have taken them and while the emails keep arriving, it just isn't the same as seeing their smiling faces sitting across the table... and I'm having hug withdrawals...

Answer 9

I think its a very nice thing that non Christians would celebrate Christmas.
I Cr 13;8a
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Answer 10

SAD BUT=Christmas has become so commercialized,it is hard to find Christ in Christmas.
I love the story of the Christmas play at the school.The children held up signs for Christmas love.
The children came out with their signs each one slowly turning over each sign.
C-H-R-I-S-T-W-A-S-L-O-V-E.
TRUTHS ARE HARD TO KEEP HIDDEN.
TRY AS YOU MIGHT YOU CAN NEVER KEEP CHRIST OUT OF SCHOOLS.