i think that although we have different people with different beliefs who celebrate different holidays that it is not really given recognition just as Christmas which is extremely publicized. i know that the majority do celebrate Christmas but i think as America representing different people of different beliefs that we should also give some sort of recognition, to not let it seem that just because you may celebrate this holiday or whatever, you are better. what do you think?
2006-12-13 07:57:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes but the tree represents Christmas and Christmas represents Christ. so yes i think it is religious.
2006-12-13 08:04:56 · update #1
i have no problem how america treats Christmas i just think that we should also give recognition to when the other holidays come up.
2006-12-13 08:06:00 · update #2
Only in public places. Private businesses and homes should celebrate only their own holidays.
Having said that, I think Christians should learn the meaning of Hanukkah. They might discover that they'd also like to celebrate Hanukkah. It is a remembrance of the first incidence of religious persecution.
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2006-12-13 08:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that "Christmas" is a "religious" holiday but, what does a tree have to do with celebrating Christ. I think that we should separate the glitz and the glitter from the religious aspect of the holiday. A tree does not represent Christ (it may for some). The holiday should be a time where the spirit of joy and gift giving is in the air. It should be a time when retailers can make a profit. The religious part should be celebrated at church or in the home. The seasonal part of the holiday - the snow, lights, tree, gifts, etc. - should be kept as an American tradition.
2006-12-13 08:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by truly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one thinks they are better than others who don't celebrate Christmas. The majority rules in any democratic society which is why Christmas gets more attention. However, Christmas has evolved in the past 50 years or so and is more of a commercial and emotional celebration than the religious holiday it is meant to be. To give equal recognition to the religious holidays of all other religions would be expounding on their religion. So many politically correct citizens wish to downplay Christmas all together but it remains too dear to the hearts of adults and children to fade into obscurity. Christmas is, in the hearts of believers, a both solemn and joyous occasion but to many others it is a time to be with family, spread joy and goodwill and reflect on their blessings. What is wrong with that? Other religions can share in the occasion if they see it in simple terms instead of trying to see it as a snub against their beliefs.
2006-12-13 08:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by jidwg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I don't think we should treat Christmas like it's the only thing going on around now, I think it's unrealistic to expect equal representation for other holidays. Fewer people celebrate them, so commercially there's not as much reason to appeal to Jews, for example, as there is to Christians. Yes, this can lead to problems (as it obviously has with the AFA and their bullsht) but it couldn't practically be any other way with the current situation.
2006-12-13 11:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by Phil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because if you are not celebrating Christmas, you still get the time off and the happy-go-cheerful crowd about. Let's see, so I move to another country and decide they should all start celebrating what I believe in.... hmmm..
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2006-12-13 08:01:27 · answer #5 · answered by twowords 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "conflict on Christmas" is a blown-out-of-proportion attempt to rally Christians mutually in concern. maximum atheists, agnostics and pagans are not offended with the help of "Merry Christmas." the information media basically needs you to think of that there is a coalition of tens of millions of atheists out to harm the holiday that almost ninety% of human beings have fun. LOL Christians are not persecuted and yuletide is in no possibility of going everywhere.
2016-10-14 21:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by ramayo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Not because other Religions are lesser valued but because this Great Country was founded with the blood, sweat ,tears and prayers to God by Christians for Christians first (not only).
2006-12-13 08:15:27 · answer #7 · answered by jetero41 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-12-13 08:04:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋