Can I still celebrate Christmas as an atheist?

Question

or do I have to convert to athiesm?

This one was for you, Boles

Answer 1

How's this for celebrating the season, athiest?

I really can't stay - Baby it's cold outside
I've got to go away - Baby it's cold outside
This evening has been - Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice - I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
My mother will start to worry - Beautiful, what's your hurry
My father will be pacing the floor - Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry - Beautiful, please don't hurry
well Maybe just a half a drink more - Put some music on while I pour

The neighbors might think - Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in this drink - No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how - Your eyes are like starlight now
To break this spell - I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say no, no, no, sir - Mind if I move a little closer
At least I'm gonna say that I tried - What's the sense in hurting my pride
I really can't stay - Baby don't hold out
Ahh, but it's cold outside

C'mon baby

I simply must go - Baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no - Ooh baby, it's cold outside
This welcome has been - I'm lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm -- Look out the window at that storm
My sister will be suspicious - Man, your lips look so delicious
My brother will be there at the door - Waves upon a tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious - Gosh your lips look delicious
Well maybe just a half a drink more - Never such a blizzard before

I've got to go home - Oh, baby, you'll freeze out there
Say, lend me your comb - It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand - Your eyes are like starlight now
But don't you see - How can you do this thing to me
There's bound to be talk tomorrow - Making my life long sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied - If you caught pneumonia and died
I really can't stay - Get over that old out
Ahh, but it's cold outside

Baby it's cold outside

Brr its cold….
It's cold out there
Cant you stay awhile longer baby
Well…..I really shouldn't...alright

Make it worth your while baby
Ahh, do that again….

Answer 2

I don't see any reason why this shouldn't be the best holiday of the year for everyone regardless of religious views. For some it is a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus and what it has meant in their lives. For others, it's a time of cheerful decorations and the exchange of presents. My Jewish and atheist friends like Christmas because unless they are substituting for a Christian friend at work, it's a paid day off and a good day to go out and get some Chinese food. You don't have to have a religious connection to use Christmas as a time to perhaps give some gifts to people that you love, or get together with the family for a big meal. That's the nice thing about Christmas...... you don't need to be a Christian or religious to take part in the spirit of the holiday. Everyone likes to see a kid's face light up when they receive that unexpected present and it's a chance to be generous without embarrassment, maybe heal some wounds that were opened during the year, or just kick back for the day and take in a movie or watch TV knowing at least for this one day, most people will be a little friendlier. Riches are not always measured in terms of material goods so if your finances required the decorations and presents be humble, there's no limit on love and the giving of one's self. There's plenty of lonely people who could use a helping hand so maybe you could volunteer at a soup kitchen or prepare a small meal for a lonely widow in her 80s who lives all alone. So whether Christmas represents a day of reflection about Christ, or a big portion of beef with broccoli, it's a day we all can celebrate and share what we have with the people we love, whether those gifts are tangible or intangible.

Answer 3

heck yes you can. all christmas is about is selling a bunch of crap that'll be cheaper in a month because it's not christmas anymore. Besides, christ's birthday wasn't even in december. The only reason that date was chosen was so that it would coincide with the pagan solstice rituals, and thus make it easier to convert those "crazy" pagans. The christians must have wanted everyone to join in the festivities if they scheduled their silly holiday around a belief system that they were opposed to!! Do what you want, if you've got people you wanna buy stuff for, I'm sure they won't complain anymore than old J.C. did while he was hangin' from his wrists on the cross!

Answer 4

LOL, if you converted, you'd be the very first "confirmed athiest" to celebrate this holiday. Most of us here in the states just celebrate the season of giving, regardless of the name.

Answer 5

Of course. Christmas is not a Christan Holiday. It is a secular holiday and a US national holiday.

Answer 6

this is funny, I don't know exactly what you mean but I'm sure you mean something...

By all means, in fact your more welcome to celebrate christmas, originaly winter solstace, because no where in your good book does it say not to, as it does in the Bible.

Have fun.

Answer 7

No; as an atheist you must celebrate the winter solstice instead. Same day, same feast, same present exchange, but you get to have group sex.

Answer 8

Yes wrap up a Box of Nothing give it to no one

Answer 9

Yeah, just pull out the plastic and head to your nearest strip mall...

Answer 10

If you convert, doesn't that then make it a religion as well?