Do you think having Christmas and Easter as federal holidays violates the separation of church and state?

Question

And why are only 'Christian' holy days recognized?

Wow, touchy subject, huh? Just wanted opinions, yet you guys assume I want them removed. And yes I am well aware of the pagan roots of Christmas. Easter may not be a federal holiday but my point is, our country reconizes the 'Christian' holidays, but no others. Do you think it's discriminatory and does it violate the separation of church and state to have holy days as holidays? I'm not saying I want them removed, I enjoy my time off just like everyone else does.
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Answer 1

These are secular holidays now.

Answer 2

No, I do not in any way think that these Holidays violate any state or federal Laws. We have been observing these holidays in America for hundreds of years. No reason to stop it now and try to convert us and destroy the Christian holidays. It's sad that most of our cards now say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas." People who work in stores are not allowed to say "Merry Christmas." Even people I know from Church say "Happy Holidays." I reply with "Merry Christmas."
Our Children do not have a Christmas break from school they have a winter break. They no longer have Easter break they have Spring break. Any Christian Manger scenes are forbidden in public places.
We don't really need a Special Day to observe Jesus. We know that Jesus Christ was born long ago in Bethlehem, and all he asks for is a place in our hearts. So if our government were to take this Christmas and Easter away from us we will still keep him in our hearts each and every day!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Easter's on a Sunday.

If they didn't make Christmas a holiday, they'd have to shut down anyway, because everyone would take off.

Actually, I believe technically everyone can take off on their major religious holidays, only with the less common religions, the business/government doesn't need to shut down because the numbers of people gone are so small.

I'm not Xian, and I'm not complaining. It's just common sense, isn't it?

Answer 5

THE LAW IS THE LAW!
So Be It!

THE LAW IS THE LAW

So if the US government determines that it is against the law for the
words 'under God' to be on our money, then, so be it.

And if that same government decides that the 'Ten Commandments' are not
to be used in or on a government installation, then, so be it.

I say, 'so be it,' because I would like to be a law abiding US citizen

I say, 'so be it,' because I would like to think that smarter people
than I are in positions to make good decisions.

I would like to think that those people have the American public's best
interests at heart. BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I'D LIKE?

Since we can't pray to God, can't Trust in God and cannot post His
Commandments in Government buildings, I don't believe the Government
and its employees should participate in the Easter and Christmas
celebrations which honor the God that our government is eliminating from many facets
of American life.

I'd like my mail delivered on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving &
Easter.After all, it's just another day.
I'd like the ' US Supreme Court to be in session on Christmas,
Good Friday, Thanksgiving & Easter as well as Sundays.' After all,
it's just another day.

I'd like the Senate and the House of Representatives to not
have to worry about getting home for the 'Christmas Break' After all
it's just another day.
I'm thinking that a lot of my taxpayer dollars could be saved,
if all government offices & services would work on Christmas, Good
Friday & Easter. It shouldn't cost any overtime since those
would be just like any other day of the week to a government that is
trying to be 'politically correct.' In fact....

I think that our government should work on Sundays (initially
set aside for worshipping God...) because, after all, our
government says that it should be just another day....

What do you think????
If this idea gets to enough people, maybe our elected officials
will stop giving in to the 'minority opinions' and begin, once again,
to represent the 'majority' of ALL of the American people.

SO BE IT...........

Please Dear Lord,
Give us the help needed to keep you in our country!
'Amen' and 'Amen '

Answer 6

if you were required to attend a Christian church on those days I would agree with you.


as it is, it's just a day off that you may do with as you please.


and since Easter is already on a Sunday, it's not a federal holiday.

Answer 7

No. Thats is not why that clause was inserted into the amendment.
Because just a few years back-there would hardly be anyone at work on those days.

Now, thats a straight answer-

Answer 8

Give me a break!
If you wanna give up the extra pay for the recognized holidays, then so be it.
How are these hurting anyone?

Answer 9

Christmas is a Christian occasion? Seems more like the Mid-Winter Greedfest to me.

Answer 10

Where is Easter a national holiday, please? I work for a state-run institution, and we get no time off for Good Friday or Easter. Am I being cheated? lol

Answer 11

lots of days are recognized, christmas and easter are just well known