How Do You As An Atheist Celebrate (or not) Christmas?
Hello! This is my first post, but I have a good time lurking here.
I wanted to pose a question that I, as an atheist, have been asked countless times. I would imagine many of you have as well.
Why do you celebrate Christmas if you're an atheist?
Well, I who was once was a christian, do not really have any problem with the answer, eventhough some curious christians, and relative believers have a problem hearing it.
For me , Christmas has been more about giving and receiving than about religion. I will admit the receiving part has a lot to do with it. Not to mention a great excuse to over indulge.
As a child and a teen I tried to find religious meaning in it , and I guess that at 38, I probably find more nostalgia in Christmas than anything.
I like to point out the overwhelming comsumerism, which I feel totally cancels out any assumption that I should feel conflicted over the "contradiction" that an atheist can celebrate christmas.
Why should the sentiment of chistmas not be embraced by anyone who chooses?
There is nothing at all wrong with one the human giving to another human. Where would we be if we didn't?
It doesn't need to have any religious meaning at all. It isn't even the the actual birthdate of Jesus, is it?
Besides, we can't blame Jesus for the christianity.
It wasn't his fault.
He was just a free thinker with a great message, that was lost on all those, who, with their own agenda, re-invented him.
Personally, If I were Jesus, I'd be pissed.
So, I know this question has most likely been posted before. But indulge me. I am truly interested; besides, I don't get to meet very many open minded people in the great state of Missouri. Sadly, since it is indeed a great state.
How do you, as an atheist, celebrate or not celebrate this very misunderstood day?
Edited by: seldomseen68 
at: 12/23/06 6:39 am
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Classic!
It's a bottle we will be trying again very soon, though. Edited by: 
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at: 12/29/06 4:55 am
