Why would christians think atheists/agnostics not celebrate christmas or not want to here "Merry Christmas"?
Why should we care that they make it about their christ's birth when they don't care that it's really a pagan holiday? Can't everyone just enjoy a fun time of year in there own way?
2007-12-21 13:57:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Erika: Do presents come with the Winter Soltice? If so can we start giving presents for the Summer Soltice too?
2007-12-21 14:02:45 · update #1
Zoril: Thanks for that. Yoyu need to look into the origins of everything but the name of the holiday.
2007-12-21 14:03:30 · update #2
You can see by some of the response that this won't go over well. They just can't accept the fact that someone doesn't want to be a Christian and actually can enjoy another religion than Christianity.
2007-12-21 14:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by Aravah 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you read the repeated questions from various non-believers who are in an uproar because a Christian would wish them a "Merry Christmas"?
Many atheists (my husband included) wish people a Merry Christmas and like to hear it in response, but I've seen a lot of hate on this board from people saying they are offended.
2007-12-21 22:06:52 · answer #2 · answered by Cheryl S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Happy Winter Solstice :)
Edit: Yes, presents are exchanged on Winter Solstice. This tradition was started by ancient Romans celebrating their winter festival Saturnalia :)
I exchange presents with my husband & kids on Winter Solstice, then on Christmas Eve with my family & Christmas day with my in-laws - they are all Christian, so my kids are in a 2 religion household :)
2007-12-21 22:01:37 · answer #3 · answered by Erika 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because Christmas is about Christ. If it were just a day for fun and games it would be called something else.
2007-12-21 22:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by zoril 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yeah sure you can have fun in your own way.....while it lasts.
2007-12-21 22:02:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋