I have to do a talk on this in debate club. I was just looking for opinions.
2006-12-08 05:01:31 · 14 answers · asked by dirty_class 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Who came up with this question? If you need to discuss this topic on a adversary plain, my opinion would be to make the question more specific. If this question is directed to an individual, the answer would be personal, based on their own beliefs. If this question is universal the question should be asked in this manner. Do individuals who are not christian have the right to celebrate Christmas, if so do they have the right to paid holidays, Christmas bonus, etc. etc. . So I believe unless you have this subject put to you in a specific format as for mention, the question itself cannot be debated. Hope this helps , GOOD LUCK!
2006-12-08 05:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh that sounds like fun. There are many Pagan holidays that fell on that same day. You could look into that. My daughter is christian (16) and celebrates it and my wife, a recovering catholic, is very traditional so we still celebrate it. You won't find any Jesus talk in the house, but we have a tree and presents. The tree really has nothing to do with Xmas though, more of a welcoming back the sun.
Have a Spiffy Saturnalia
2006-12-08 05:06:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you don't have to be Christian to celebrate Christmas.
Many Christians and non Christians celebrate Christmas. To them Christmas has nothing to do with Jesus or religion. To them it's about having a day off, being with loved ones and having good food.
2006-12-08 05:06:09 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really Christmas was established by other religions besides Christianity we only use it because it is a season to celebrate family togetherness...
Jesus wasn't even born in December....
But the reason I celebrate Christmas is because of the symbolism of the birth of Christ.....
2006-12-08 05:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by TRUE GRIT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think everyone is confused with the true meaning of Christmas. Christians acknowledge Christmas by celebrating the birth of Christ. That is the true meaning.
2006-12-08 05:14:24 · answer #5 · answered by ci71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would only make sense to believe in Jesus if you are going to celebrate his birth. However, the holiday of Christmas has changed its perspective. It is no longer about Jesus' birth, so I guess anyone can celebrate it if they are just celebrating a day of giving.
2006-12-08 05:06:52 · answer #6 · answered by MaryJane567 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Jesus may be the reason for the season, but nowadays many use the holidays to celebrate the love of their family and friends. A season of love, memories, and feasts. Don't forget children with joy and happiness in their eyes... Gifts are fine, but let's not forget the greatest gift of all time... a babe, born to restore mankind with the living God. Happy Birthday Jesus!
2006-12-08 05:15:25 · answer #7 · answered by Bill Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Christmas, like most Western holidays, has been swallowed up by the commercial glut of global capitalism. It is not a religious holiday at all, but a consumer festival. Anyone who is willing to be seduced by it is more than welcome to join in.
2006-12-08 05:04:49 · answer #8 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mmm...well I don't even think Christmas is that Christian. It more of an ancient pagan celebration wannabe Christian.
2006-12-08 05:06:01 · answer #9 · answered by lissa_eve 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no evryone celebrates chirstmass to me its just a day to spend time with family and freinds and eat lots of food and get lots of gifts religion doesnt have to be involved
2006-12-08 05:04:46 · answer #10 · answered by punky89 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋