I am a Hindu and am anxiously waiting for Christmas. Wouldn't it be nice if everyone celebrated the Christmas spirit regardless of who we are, what we do?
Same goes with Eid of Muslims, Diwali and Holi of Hindus and other festivals....
What do you think?
2006-11-29 02:33:12 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm an Atheist...and I do just that. Anyone can recognize and enjoy a holiday...it doesn't mean you have to believe in what it represents.
People who say things like, "that's not allowed" and "that's hypocritical" are just trying to start s***.
2006-11-29 02:36:13 · answer #1 · answered by Heck if I know! 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
From where I come from we actually do that. Whenever someone is celebrating any of their religion's holy days, everyone is invited to celebrate together regardless of our religions. Like when a Muslim friend is celebrating Eid, we will ask forgiveness from each other, when the Christians celebrating Christmas, we'd all give presents to each other. Not to forget sharing all the delicacies for the festivities. Yum.
2006-11-29 02:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I do think it would be nice. I actually know a man who lived in Pakistan. Half of his family is Christian, the other half Muslim. Together his family and his neighbors would all celebrate Eid and Christmas, simply not observing any religion parts that were not of their own religion. If they can do it, anyone can do it.
Maybe if we celebrate our holidays together we can learn how to get along with each other better.
2006-11-29 02:42:23 · answer #3 · answered by 99 ways to smile 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a practicing Christian, I would find it difficult to celebrate religious feasts or festivals in the true sense of the meaning, as it would only be going through the motions. I'm not going to chant Hare Krsna or water Tulasi or pray toward Mecca as these actions would deny my core belief in the UNIQUE Deity of Christ.
When you say you are "celebrating" Christ-Mass - I'm guessing that does not mean that you'll be coming to Solemn High Mass on Christmas Eve?
2006-11-29 02:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
maximum human beings do, they only reattribute the pageant to somebody or something of their very own faith or provide it a different intending to them. Christmas is a first-rate occasion of that. it is easily basically yuletide with some Christ thrown in there so the Christians does no longer could end doing Pagan and Heathen stuff, which aided in conversion. It does not get rid of from the fact that's certainly an previous Pagan pageant and incredibly a number of the customs practiced throughout the time of Christmas come rapidly from Germanic/Nordic Heathen traditions and yuletide. most of the international, Christian or no longer, nonetheless calls it "yuletide". So, confident, i think of maximum human beings do to a definite quantity. maximum of them do exactly no longer understand they're celebrating the pageant of a different faith and/or way of existence than their very own. So congratulations on being the two open-minded and not worrying what human beings think of roughly you celebrating something meaning something fullyyt different to you without attempting to hijack it to your very own faith or claiming that's regularly been area of your faith.
2016-12-10 18:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by amass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a great idea! I am a whtie Atheist and I have celebrated Kwanzaa with some African -American friends and enjoyed a Passover seder with Jewish friends. I attend my family's Christmas and Easter get-togethers. I attend weddings, funerasl, and christenings at houses of worship. I have marched in gay pride parades ( I am straight)
I have not been invited to other religious celebrations, but I would go without hesitation.
Acceptance and understanding have got to be the way to world peace.
2006-11-29 02:55:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. Not all festivals and holidays are Holy. The day we all do the same thing is the day the Antichrist is in charge. There is right and wrong. There is good and evil.
There is a Shiite Muslim holiday called Ashoura. I heard that people stab themselves in the head with knives to commemorate the death of Muhammad's grandson. Doesn't that sound like fun? Do you want to join in?
2006-11-29 02:36:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think that would be wonderful and fun. It would help promote understanding and respect. I wish more people felt this way.
I am Christian but I would love to learn about other festivals and beliefs.
By celebrating them you are respecting them--you wouldn't pray their prayers or be forced to do things you aren't comfortable with. Just celebrating and learning about what the festival is.
2006-11-29 02:44:18 · answer #8 · answered by artimis 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good for you, I mean Christmas is not just for Christians, though we view it as the birth of Christ, and observe this great Gift God gave us. I really wish you would find Jesus and accept Him into your life, but you are not barred from celebrating Christmas.
2006-11-29 02:36:32 · answer #9 · answered by newcovenant0 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree.
As a celt, I'm glad that St. Paddy's Day and Halloween are celebrated by so many. I'd love to celebrate in other cultures' celebrations, but I think there's a lack of awareness, and uncertainty as to whether we're welcome or not.
2006-11-29 02:37:45 · answer #10 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋