Evidence shows that the UK is becoming increasingly secular. Additionally, there are many non-Christian religions in the land. Whilst I like to give & receive presents like everyone else and I enjoy all the festivities, should the winter festival now be called something other than Christmas?
2007-12-12 05:53:08 · 9 answers · asked by Duffer 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
Newgran - I think the tradition is more than British!
2007-12-12 06:05:46 · update #1
No. I am an atheist but still love candlelit churches and carols and all the usual paraphenalia. Leave it alone.
2007-12-12 06:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by Noodle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since it is a christian festival which has been usurped and, like every other festival, used as an excuse in the consumerist society in which we live, to go on a spending spree to keep the wheels of capitalism turning. I don't think the fact that it is based on the birth of christ has a lot to do with it, it is just corporate opportunism and I believe that if they could get away with printing pictures of Mohammed without the furore and potential for bombing, then that would be exploited too, just like halloween and easter although Christmas is the biggie.
2007-12-12 06:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. It has always been called Christmas, it's about celebrating the birth of Jesus and it is apart of our culture. Why should it be ruined for everyone else? I am an Agnostic and I enjoy celebrating Christmas. Also I know quite a few none Christians who celebrate it, including a friend of mine who is Muslim. He decorates his house and celebrates it with his family. Last year when I was working as a delivery driver most of people their were Asians of all different religions and they decorated the shop, wore Father Christmas hats and had a Christmas party.
2007-12-12 06:07:19 · answer #3 · answered by xoɟ ʍous 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, because Christmas is Christmas and the true reason is to celebrate Jesus' Birthday and be with family! I see so many non-Christians also celebrating Christmas.. so I don't see the event becoming secular anytime soon here in America.. I think it's becoming just the opposite. Best Wishes!
2007-12-12 05:58:06 · answer #4 · answered by Cupid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO!
Do not change the name Christmas is Christmas and always should be. Its like having a skinny Santas just not done. I am not religious but my kids and family are ( all different types) and we All celebrate Christmas. So keep what we love and do as a tradition alone but take from it what you are comfortable with.
Marry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Marry Kwanzaa and Happy Hanukkah!
2007-12-12 06:18:12 · answer #5 · answered by crissypeach 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No,No,No.
It's always been Christmas and should always be Christmas.
It is a British tradition and custom
People who don't like it can blooming well lump it.
[I can't really say what I want to]
EDIT;
You are right it is. So why do we need to change if it is celebrated all around the world.
you don't get much more multi cultural than global
2007-12-12 05:58:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 01:19:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't change the name that then excludes Christians from your festival. Are you going to change Hanukkah, Diwali, Easter because you don't celebrate them ?
2007-12-12 06:07:53 · answer #8 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i say yes....it's about love
2007-12-12 05:58:09 · answer #9 · answered by antonio montana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋