Just curious. What do you think of Christmas?
2006-12-06 09:12:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
It's time of from work or if not, doubletime. MERRY X-MAS!!!
2006-12-06 09:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Atheist here, but I still celebrate Christmas. Part of it's because the rest of my family's Lutheran and I'd be pretty screwed if I didn't celebrate anything this time of year or celebrated something else. They'd wonder why and as "If you're not the same as us, you're going to hell" as they can be, I'd rather avoid the headache.
But even if I didn't have the lovely family conflict going on, I'd still celebrate it. I grew up with Christmas and while there's no longer any religious meaning to it for me personally, I still enjoy the other aspects of the holiday. And no, I'm not talking about getting tons of presents. I outgrew that long ago when I was still a kid.
I'm talking about giving gifts, being with family, the deeper meaning of the holiday season that crosses all religions and walks of life. It's not about any specific religion to me. I'd rather focus on peace and love and joy and giving rather than what religion anyone belongs to.
Frankly, I like to take my time and think of the people I'm getting gifts for, what will make them smile this time of year, rather than thinking of what I'm going to get and how many. I end up frustrating my mother and everyone else because I never seem to think about what I want until somebody asks me, and then I never know because I'm focused on everyone else. I like to see my family happy this time of year, not arguing about who's right and who's wrong religiously.
This isn't a time for arguing and the other crap that goes on the rest of the year. This is a time for everyone to be nice to one another for once, be kind and giving, instead of greedy and prejudicial.
2006-12-09 03:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by Ophelia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally do not celebrate Christmas (I'm Jewish) but I do enjoy the holiday with my wife and son (both of whom are Christian).
What do I think about Christmas?
It's too commercial.
I suspect that too many Christians have bought into the consumer aspect of Christmas as opposed to the religious significance.
Too often, people will spend BIG bucks on lots of gifts but rarely show up for a church service.
2006-12-06 09:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by docscholl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you consider Christmas to mean. I know many non-Christians who celebrate the date by exchanging gifts and getting together with loved ones the same as Christians do. The only 'difference' is that the Christians I know are celebrating the birth of Christ instead of a date on a calendar.
2006-12-06 09:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by stevijan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I don't view Christmas as the celebration of the Birth of Christ. I view it as a holiday about the Icon Santa, and giving gifts to your family and friends, having a Christmas tree, setting up lights. Celebrating the Holiday itself... My question is, if you are celebrating it the same way i do, why are you not in a Church praying to god? Are you telling me its too hard for you to dedicate an entire day to hang out in the Church and pray to Jesus? Isn't that what you should be doing? Isn't participating in the same things i am and the Icon Santa demeaning to your religion?
2006-12-06 09:20:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I celebrate Yule... but when speaking of it I often refer to it as Christmas so I don't confuse people, especially strangers or coworkers. It looks the same on the outside anyway; lights, tree, gingerbread house, gifts, nice dinner, etc. Paganism doesn't get hung up on names and doctrine so it's all good. I like living in harmony with my community even if I have different spiritual views.
Merry Christmas and Happy Yule!
2006-12-06 09:42:18 · answer #6 · answered by KC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love Christmas, but that's not completely because of my religious beliefs. It's about having time to spend focused on something besides work and school and spending it on yourself and with your family. Doing thing you don't normally have time for during the year.
Don't get so hung up on the "Christ" in Christmas, have a Happy Festivus instead!
2006-12-06 09:24:57 · answer #7 · answered by chocolatemeringue_04 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 04:07:35 · answer #8 · answered by seabrooks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. i am an athiest and i celebrate christmas as a holday off of work and a time to give gifts. i just dont celebrate the birth of christ.
2006-12-06 09:24:00 · answer #9 · answered by Stephanie L 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
SURE...Im Egyptian Muslim,, nd in Egypt most of the people celeberate christmas..nd we get the Christmas tree and decorate it nd these stuff..we even sometime get santa home to give the young guyz Christmas presents
2006-12-06 09:21:24 · answer #10 · answered by Boy 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes..we just make no mention of jesus. we do the tree (which is pagan) open presents and have dinner with the family...
2006-12-06 09:24:25 · answer #11 · answered by willowbluecrow 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋