What do I do if I am Offended by Christmas?

Question

I would prefer it if Christmas were practiced in private where they cannot be seen in public. This is because, as a Christian, I am deeply offended by Christmas. Everytime I see Santa or a Christmas tree I am reminded of Satan. How hard must Satan be laughing at the millions of people practicing pagan and sexual rituals?

Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, of course, but everyone also has the right to the choice to block himself from offensive things. This is why homosexual sexual intercourse, although deeply offensive to many people, is allowed only in private. If a couple had sex in public, imagine what effect this would have on the children who see it? Parents have a right to protect their children from seeing nudity and immoral sexual acts. Likewise, parents have a right to protect their children from the Satanic influences of Christmas.

That said, since Christmas is so widespread, how can I block it from my family?

Please educate yourself about the evils of Christmas with the links below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XEuzmu7ocM

http://www.rapidnet.com/~jbeard/bdm/Psychology/xmas/celeb.htm

Answer 1

Santa wasn't mentioned in the Gospel of Luke, which tells the story of His birth. Nor anywhere else in the Bible.

And Jesus was born when the lambs were being born, very significant and in Bethlehem where the sacrificial lambs for the temple were born. Which would have put His birth very near Easter rather than the start of winter.

As for how to protect your family from it, aside from putting the kids in a tower and locking them away forever, the best antidote to ignorance is education.

Teach them to ask questions. And don't be afraid if they ask you questions about what you say. Truth always stands up to enquiry.

Answer 2

The Santa we know as the giver of gifts is based upon St. Nicholas who had been born in a well-to-do family in Asia Minor. He used his money to give to poor children & became known as "Father Christmas" & Santa Claus." When Dutch Protestant settled in NY they brought the tradition of "Sinter Claes" with them & it spread throughout the US. His appearance was changed by a cartoonist into what we know today as a very commercial Santa. Try to remember that he is today's poor model of St. Nicholas but represents still a man who gives to children & brings them joy.

Re the Xmas Tree: It also has its origins in Christianity. It began in Germany about 1000 yrs ago. St Boniface came across a group of pagans worshipping an oak tree. In anger, he cut down the tree & a young fir tree sprung up from the roots of the oak tree. He took this as a sign of the Christian faith. It wasn't until the 16th century that fir trees were brot inside.

It is also believe that Martin Luther began the tradition of decorating the trees after seeing a group of small evergreens covered in snow & shimmering in the twilight. He thot they were so beautiful that he brot one into his house & decorated it with candles.

Answer 3

Realize that Christmas was created before you were ever even thought of and that you were brought into this world after the "fact." You don't have to like it, but don't get offended at something that's been going on 2000 years before your time. You go do your own thing. Come up with your own ritual. Otherwise, live with what several billion people already do.

Answer 4

Hey lighten up! Personally I think God wouldn't mind at all!

Its a time of year that brings family and friends together!

Did u ever think what do we put at the top of our Christmas trees? Usually stars or angels.

Christmas is a happy time and weather u believe in God or not
most people do put God into there holidays.

PS-Don't believe everything u read!

And if u really do read the bible, no matter what religion u are
to get to heaven all u have to do is believe!

Answer 5

Concerning the origins of celebrating on Dec.25,yes it was a pagan practice,I think it was the Saturnalia,a time of feasting and revelry to honour the "birth of the sun god".I can respect your sincerely held views and I ask you to respect the views of other Christians,who today use that day to celebrate the birth of our saviour.It is no longer the Saturnalia or Brumalia.We observe it with a new spirit,honouring the birth of Christ,and this is no bad thing.

Answer 6

IM sorry. But unfortunately, christmas no longer means christains only, but is an american tradition. IM an athiest and still celebrate christas. Not because where it came from, but rather what it means now.

Its an american tradition now. Accept that.

Its laike your saying your offended by the american flag or the 4th of july. When you try to block your kids from this, they grow up thinking its bad to follow the american culture. Trust me, your family wont be any worse from seeing this american event.

Answer 7

The extent of the Christmas celebration and marketing makes it impossible to keep from your family, children. The only thing you can do is teach your family what values you want followed.

Answer 8

Turbulence of ur mind is ur problem. Lack of love and affection towards others is the cause. Inculcate it to get out of this turbulence.

Answer 9

These men talk about Gods will while they sit in their expensive suits, in their fancy studio, flaunting their excess. I for one do not trust what they say because their actions contridict their words.

Answer 10

I partly agree with you. It has strayed some but it's not as bad as you make it out as.