As a Christian in an every changing world. I some times wonder if we are doing things all wrong. I mean, Christ more then likely was not born any where near December 25th. More people believe or have believed in Santa Claus (materialistic/commericalism) at some point in their live then in Jesus (spiritual). So what are your reasons to celebrate Christmas? The birth of a savior or making sure you're on Santa's good list.
2006-12-19 07:35:52 · 11 answers · asked by Roberta c 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I'm not christian but I celebrate a holiday we call "christmas" because that's what everyone is calls it. I hate to say it but all of the christmas traditions are taken from the Pagan Solstice. We give each other gifts to show our love and thoughtfulness. But, for us it is not a celebration of the birth of Christ, its nonetheless a spiritual holiday for us, and a spiritual time of year.
Ask yourself this, if its Jesus' birthday, than why isn't he getting all the presents???
2006-12-19 07:52:18 · answer #1 · answered by Just Jess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once it was materialistic, but now I work at bringing Jesus to the family every Christmas. Reading the Christmas story and displaying manger scenes instead of Santa. If you will notice
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2006-12-19 07:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like many people, I don't celebrate it for materialistic OR spiritual reasons. As an agnostic who was raised Baptist, I see it as a celebration of the good in the world. Obviously I enjoy buying gifts for my children. But I also see it as the only time of year when so many people stop thinking that the world owes them something, and start realizing that they owe the world something. I realize that this was never the intended purpose of the holiday, but to me, that is what it has become. The one time of year when someone is likely to do something nice for someone else.
2006-12-19 07:50:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truthfully both. I am not going to say that I can't get caught up in the hussle and bussle of the holiday but I do enjoy the family and the christmas movies and I am always more emmotional at christmas. Sometimes the true meaning comes up and hits me right in the chest. Than I cry.
2006-12-19 07:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by Stand 4 somthing Please! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I celebrate Christmas because I believe in the birth of Jesus.
2006-12-19 07:38:22 · answer #5 · answered by markos m 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I celebrate Christmas because is the birth of my Savior. Whether He was born in December or not it doesn't matter. He was born in my heart when I accepted His sacrifice on the cross for me.
2006-12-19 07:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by ginger13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not religious but I have always seen Christmas as a time for family and sharing. Though my only family was my mother who died quite awhile ago and I almost always spend Christmas alone I still see it this way. It is important to be with loved ones and experience the joy of being with them.
2006-12-19 07:51:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello... i think many people celebrate xmas in a wrong way, i mean, xmas is a time for spiritual pace, to think about Jesus, to think about poor people.... most of people just go to buy some material things to give as a present.
Unfortunatly, yes, many people celebrate xmas just 4 fun, just 4 give and recibe presents.
2006-12-19 07:42:25 · answer #8 · answered by Danmed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For both reasons...but we have a 4 year old in the house so......
2006-12-19 07:43:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask and tell them what you have in mind that way no surprises.
2006-12-19 07:43:53 · answer #10 · answered by thresher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋