A christmas question....?

Question

My views on Christmas are that it should only be celebrated by people of the Christian faith. The whole purpose of it is to celebrate the day our saviour was born into the human world to save us. But now commercialism and coperate companis have turned into a whole bunch of BS. I don't mind if people get presents on Christmas, don't get me wrong but when people who aren't christian still celebrate without even having any regards to the faith get presents. I think that if they are going to do that call their holiday something else because Christmas literally has the word Christ in it and when you celebrate nothing and get abundant piles of presents for no reason it pisses me off. I thought i should mention that

what are your views on this?

many of you mis understodd me, i wasn't angry when i wrote this, i just thought that since christmas is coming up i would share my views, and let others say theirs, sounds fair to me
but many of u are angry and i dont know why, im not trying to stop ppl from spending time with families im just saying what christmas is. respect is key.

Answer 1

get over it

Answer 2

what do you think Christ would have to say on the subject? I think he'd feel that anyone who celebrated anything, whether it be him or someone or something else, should do so in moderation and sincerity. Many many people celebrate Christmas in their own way, but it is hardly Christian how they do it, including many people who attend Christian services on a regular basis and who pray regularly. Few people who are able to live lavishly or fake it, choose to live moderately or in poverty. We are actually expected to be poor, not wealthy. Poverty is the virtue we should aspire to, not the accumulation of wealth. We are supposed to rely on God, by relying on and working for each other, for our wants and needs. Few people know the difference between what they want and what they need, and fewer still think poverty is admirable; almost everyone in today's world wishes they were wealthy. How about you? You are angry for people subjugating your faith, but how do you live it? Is it your place to judge and condemn? Is your anger righteous? I think you might do more for your spirit and your understanding and closeness to Christ if you try to examine why these people "****" you off; you give them too much power over you. Let God judge while you live.

Answer 3

Well the whole 'on christmas getting presents' thing did originate from Saint Nicholas, a christian man who gave to the poor. But as a chritian myself I don't find it offending. To me it's just like on Easter, the day Jesus rose from the dead, with the Easter Bunny. It's just something fun that everyone loves. It's nothing to get offensive about. Almost everything today has originated from someone elses religion or culture.

Answer 4

But what's even worse is the Christians that make Christmas all about the presents and it gets worse with every generation. It is one things for non-Christians to make Christmas a secular holiday, but Christians these days are just as guilty of it.

Answer 5

I think people are too over sensitive these days, including yourself.

Enjoy Christmas the way you want to and let others celebrate their way. They aren't hurting anyone by buying presents for others. They are showing love to those they care about and I think that it is a christian value loving those around you.

Answer 6

I'm a Christian and I actually don't celebrate Christmas. Jesus said to celebrate his death, not his birth. Also Jesus wasn't born in the winter. Even though it is the Middle East, they still have cold winters. Why would the shepherds be in the fields if it was winter? Think about that one. If he was 33.5 yrs old when he died(easter) which is around march-april wouldn't that make his birthday in september or october?Hmm.....

Answer 7

Hi, many people feel as you do, about the date of when Jesus was born the churches claim to be Christ birth, the shepherds were who was watching over there flocks at night and could see the stars, will in the Dec, in that time of year it was bitterly cold outside for them to do this, no body knows the true date of Christ birth perhaps in the fall.Many proclaim to have a Christmas Spirit,with no religious significance.
of course many others think it is time to honor Jesus Christ, as sad it is most feelings are short lived and people quickly revert to their normal patteren of behavior.''GLORY IN THE HEIGHTS ABOVE TO GOD AND UPON EARTH PEACE AMONG MEN OF GOOD WELL" ''SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS"maybe for a few weeks they may oozing with good tord all but after the "New Year they are back at the
Dog -eat- dog world again,what happened?people are capable of of being generious to all showing understanding, and love what makes this happen.
The Christian Spirit can and should be manifested all year long by all true Christians.
If for a moment we look at the Angelic message at Luke2:14 this could be more meaningful,The peace made by the Angels themselves at the time Jesus was born may that come true in the future, and far from being empty words at Christmastime.so what you asked is more then that and many are looking out for themselves and many are not looking at Jesus at that time of year some are even unhappy at the hoildays, and I encourage you to look deeper to the bible for yourself and hearing that you appreciate the bible now can benfit you, you are christlike and that is rare...

Answer 8

Most other religions (and I know quite a few people who are not of the Christian faith, me NOT being one of them) don't celelbrate CHRISTmas, they call it Yule, or something else entirely... Most of thier traditions fall on another date, but members of thier families are still Christian so therefore they do "exchange" whatever they need to on the 25th, so as not to upset the older members of thier particular family members.
I however, celebrate Christmas with my family, intergating my heritage of the German and Swedish traditions... mostly to keep my Grandparents memory alive theat day as well... every year another tradition is incorporated, no matter the commericalism; presents are exchanged within my immediate family only, as to show my children that Jesus Christ himself once a very long time ago recived presents as well... and when they are older we will exchange presents of The Lords time, just to humble them to the world.

Answer 9

You are right, of course, but because it has become so big & commercial, it does no good even trying to make a point. It is sad, it is all about money. All you can do is work on your little corner of the world & try to instill the true values of Christmas in your children & family. Merry Christmas!

Answer 10

It's not for you to decide who celebrates what or how.

I respect your decision about how YOU celebrate Christmas, but to suggest that Christians have the right to decide for everyone else is exactly the kind of attitude that makes Christianity so unpopular anymore.

Thank God for the separation of Church and State so that people who share your attitude are prevented from dictating to everyone based on that kind of belief.

Answer 11

I agree. Christmas IS for Christians...and hopefully many others that might become Christians. Christmas is NOT about "giving." It is about receiving...receiving something one doesn't deserve, is indebted for, and cannot possibly pay for...ever. It's about being "humble" and giving total respect to one who gave up all to give to you, and all of us, the ultimate gift (from the ultimate sacrifice). Evil tries to make it the "giving" season. It turns people into ravenous wolves and sweltering vultures...with gnashing of teeth in the malls and in traffic. There is fighting and sometimes killing over video game consoles and designer clothes.
Amazing, huh? Thanksgiving makes a better Christmas for some...well, just make sure Christmas is Christmas at your home. :)
Merry Christmas! :)