why are christians so paranoid about atheists and non-believers celebrating christmas?

Question

seriously, it always seems to be the big topic. christians constantly asking why atheists celebrate something they dont believe in...

what is the purpose of these absurd questions? especially when its obvious they havent done research on the history/origin of their beloved hollidays.

does it really bug christians that atheists get a day off to spend with their families?

edit: i know many non-mexicans who celebrate cinco de mayo, i also know non-irish who celebrate st. patricks day.

*shrug* should we whine about them too while we are at it?

Answer 1

How about non-trees celebrating Arbor Day? You know who you are...;0)

Answer 2

First of all, St Patrick's day is SUPPOSED to be a Christian holiday, not just an Irish one. Yes, Christmas did start off as a pagan holiday, but at this point, it has become the time we celebrate the birth of our Savior, it's one of the two holiest holidays we have. I don't personally care about people getting another day off from work or not, and I hope you do get to spend it with your family. Take off as many days as you like. If you want to celebrate Saturnalia (the holiday that used to be December 25), go right on ahead!

Btw, why would you WANT to celebrate the birth of a Savior that you don't even believe existed?

Answer 3

It doesn't bother me at all if atheists or others celebrate Christmas. Christmas time is FUN. They were probably raised with Christmas traditions, and have fond memories, etc. It IS possible to put up a tree, eat, exchange gifts, and do the Santa thing and everything else with NO mention of Christ. For the record, MANY people who identify themselves as Christians do just that.
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Answer 4

I have never once thought that, I always thought that people who do not believe in God, nor salvation in Jesus Christ just celebrate the whole "Santa" thing--- I mean that is how most celebrate--talking about Santa, and decorating everything in "holiday" cheer. Just a feel good holiday.

I personally bring Jesus into it, and we celebrate the birth of our Savior- we also sing Christmas songs, and the kids like Jingle Bells- I am not going to get legalistic over the whole thing-- but the main focus we stick to is knowing how awesome our Lord and Savior is! We decorate the tree, do presents and all of that-- we just make sure we also focus on the Lord and not get carried away in the greed and wanting presents and all of that....(even though we get presents and give presents-- not to make that the "point" or whatever)

Answer 5

I don't care what you do on your day off. I do care that people realize that Christmas, as we know it today, is a Christian holiday that was established as a day to recognize the birth of Jesus Christ, the one we consider the Son of God and our Savior.

I do know the pagan origins of some of the practices that are used to celebrate Christmas. I do know that Jesus wasn't born in the winter, and that the date was selected by the early church intentionally to prevent Christians from celebrating a pagan holiday. I also know that Santa Claus is a legend and a myth.

What is important to me is remembering the birth of Christ. I put up a Christmas tree and give Christmas gifts and have a feast with my family and friends. But I also reflect on what it means to me that God would send His Son in the form of a tiny baby to be sacrificed for the evil humans do in this world.

Answer 6

I'm a Christian and I wasn't aware there was any problem with Christians thinking that way. I know some do, but they are just people who like to complain so they can tell you how religious they are. I am glad that everyone who wants to celebrates Christmas. Some of them might even think about the true meaning and enjoy it even more!

Answer 7

Surely you don't mean to suggest that ALL Christians feel that way, as this would be a gross generalization. Which begs the question: why do all atheists generalize ALL Christians (see it works both ways). I think using pagan tradition in Christmas is great, it works to bridge the pagan tradition and the Christian tradition which is what God has been working to do all along. Merry Christmas!

Answer 8

Actually being a Christian didn't really give it much thought 'til I saw your question.
Atheists,Agnostics and the list goes on can celebrate.
Christ died for us all,we are His creation, let us enjoy His day.

As 4 research?Hellooooooooo!-the Bible.

Fed up with atheists moaning and trying to be the martyrs...SOME that is.

Answer 9

As a Christian, I do not celebrate Christmas. Jesus was not born then, He was born in the warmer months. To add to that, many of the themes such as the tree, mistletoe, etc are of pagan origin and the Roman Catholic church brought them in and started Christ Mass in order to appease these pagans and bring them in the church. I find nothing in that that gives God glory no matter how you dress it up, as well as Easter with the bunny and eggs. So, I for one, have no issue with it. Jesus Christ was God in the flesh, and his command to us was to celebrate His death by which He became our sacrifice and defeated death. This is done with communion, which is what the Apostles did on a weekly basis in remembrance of Him.

Answer 10

Christmas is originally a pagan holiday called Yule, which is basically a celebration of the Winter Solstice, that the Christians claimed as their own, therefore, some of them think the rest of us have no right to celebrate it.

Happy Yule! ;-)