2006-12-09 12:47:07 · 20 answers · asked by sfumato 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't celebrate Christmas, but instead x-mas. Its a marketing holiday now anyways. Who cares where it came from I want stuff.
2006-12-09 12:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by Magus 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
While I would not exactly call myself an atheist (I do believe in higher intelligence), I am certainly not a Christian. And, having a Christian family, I will be "celebrating Christmas" this year. That being said, I must say that this question is not very relevant, as none of the Christian families I know do anything of a very spiritual or reverent nature on Christmas, short of attending Mass or muttering a quick prayer before dinner. So celebrating Christmas does not seem to be an activity that should necessarily be exclusive to Christians, as the norm of festivities does not really require any faith in Christian dogma.
And in retort to Livia's response, Christmas WAS a holiday before the time of Jesus Christ, though it was not, as purported, a pagan holiday. The biblical story of the birth of Jesus mirrors almost exactly that of the Egyptian god Ra, whose birth was celebrated every year at the time of the winter solstice, taking place between the 23rd and 25th of December (hence why Christmas is celebrated on December 25).
2006-12-09 21:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only because I have to. I would much rather not spend time dealing with the masses of Christians fighting over petty little things through out the month, nor hear about the multiple suicides that occur because people get depressed at this time of year.
I would rather be able to pay off my bills than spend my money on worthless presents that will just be shelved or returned to the store.
But, I have a family that does celebrate it, therefore, I will partake in the festivities.
2006-12-09 20:52:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not me. I'll have the family together, have plenty to eat and drink, exchange presents and maybe go for a walk after dinner. Will I be celebrating Christmas? Not a chance.
2006-12-09 20:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by Bad Liberal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any excuse for a good tuck in - and hey, I can't let the others feel bad about being religious, can I! Who listens to the words of the music anyway...
Do you have santa come to your place? Santa is definitely not about jesus, having been a sabotage invention of companies such as coca-cola. His xmas sack is a marketing ploy more about you spending lot so fo money on presents for all your family and friends than caring about those in the world who are without.
Easter bunny has similarly sabotaged Easter, and once again - hey any good reason for a celebration and for lots of chocolate!
2006-12-09 20:59:52 · answer #5 · answered by AJ... Australia 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are many nice things about Christmas.
I am an atheist that will be celebrating the time of giving - spending time with my family. There is no religous significance to the time of year for me, but it does have a family significance.
2006-12-09 20:51:31 · answer #6 · answered by John P 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I like Yule. It's pretty much exactly the same as Christmas, celebration-wise, but with more drinking.
2006-12-09 20:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by angk 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I do not know, but there will be millions of none Christians celebrating it.
It is the most popular holiday in Japan (they like to give and get gifts).
2006-12-09 20:56:48 · answer #8 · answered by tim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to learn this, find out how many countries celebrate christmas as a national holiday, and add together the atheist population of each one.
2006-12-09 20:51:52 · answer #9 · answered by Ambiguity 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the only reason that day is called christmas is because of jesus. since atheists don't believe in jesus, at best they'll just be celebrating yule, the holiday christmas was before the christians polluted it.
2006-12-09 20:51:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋