I'm not a Christian, and I don't observe Christmas. Some people give me flak - basically "Hey, take the presents and run!" But I think that's wrong.
2006-12-23 07:02:05 · 23 answers · asked by yellowbugchickoh 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Look into the history. Christmas was a pagan religeon before it got sanctioned by the Catholic church. Besides, nobody gives a flying $$$$ about the whole baby/jesus wiseman thing anyway. Turn on your TV and count how many christmas themed adds there are. Go to the mall, getting the picture?
Its not really about christ any more; which is why they call it Xmas now.
But on the bottom of it, should you go to work on Veteran's day, even though you arent one? Dont a;ways base your participation on something on your personal feelings about it; use logic to help you. Your agnostic/atheist because you want to be open minded, right?
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if you are a different religeon, then tell those people to blow you.
2006-12-23 07:10:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Well, Christmas, the traditions tied to it, are Pagan. So I don't see it as hypocritical. I don't even see it as hypocritical when Atheists celebrate it. I am sure they are more in it for the family get together, the meal... it's a good way to catch up with family you don't get to see often.
You get out of it what you put into it. Besides, it's more about the money the department stores are getting than it is anything else. lol
2006-12-23 09:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I celebrate Yule at home but I celebrate Christmas with my extended family. I don't want to force my beliefs on them and it is important to them that I participate in their Christmas. Okay for me! I HAVE to celebrate both! Go ahead, keep the peace and the presents! You can't stop others from giving you presents for their own joy but don't feel pressured to give them if it goes against what you believe.
If you are just against the religious principle of it, remember that it is a family time of year and not just a Christian holiday. Yule, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Winter Solstice. This holiday has been around since before Christ, so don't avoid it if it hurts your family.
2006-12-23 07:10:18 · answer #3 · answered by Dreaming Dragon 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Techionally yes Non Christians shouldn't celebrate Christmas. However, Again I believe Christmas should be celebrated whomever wants to celebrate it. You have baking cookies, cakes, making candies, giving and recieving Gifts, Have dinners with the family and sing Secular Christmas songs. Christmas is not just for us Christians but however, Non Christians shouldn't celebrate but it's up to you.
2006-12-23 07:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christmas, and the exchanging of gifts and presents, is a PAGAN ritual and has little or no basis with Christianity.
Being an atheist means you don't believe in celebrating the birth of Jesus (even though they have proven he wasn't born on December 25), but it doesn't have to mean that you can't celebrate the end of the year with your friends and family.
Hopefully you get the day to rest and reflect. Happy Holidays to you.
2006-12-23 07:06:37 · answer #5 · answered by Gem 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
kind of like christians celebrating halloween? it can be, depending exactly what you're celebrating. for instance, some people just celebrate family, health, charity, friendships, etc during christmas and not necessarily Jesus being born. like some celebrate children, fantasy, candy, etc during halloween and not necessarily the dead. if, by celebrating the day, you can't separate the origin of the holiday from what it means to you then don't do it. going against what you know to be right is hypocricy.
2006-12-23 07:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by roersu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, because Christmas is now basically a secular holiday. I'm not a Christian, and I still celebrate it. It's so commercialized now, to the point where it's barely about what it was to start with.
2006-12-23 07:06:40 · answer #7 · answered by Aidan L. 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Christmas as such is a christian holiday so yes. You are not however going to offend me any more than everyone else who claims christianity this time of year and does not practice it ever again.
If you want, put up some festive "persons on snow" and invite family/friends over for a winter party. no gifts necessary.
2006-12-23 07:12:33 · answer #8 · answered by Mr Meanie Pants 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a pagan holiday with christian overtones, christians would give pagan holidays christian themes to help conversion along.
Not observing christmas or the solstice is fine.
2006-12-23 07:07:35 · answer #9 · answered by bumppo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think all the people who celebrate christmas believe in flying deer pulling a fat man in a red suit either. Nor do many of the people who celebrate Ground Hog's day believe ground hogs can predict the weather. Why is this any different.
2006-12-23 07:09:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋