+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted December 17, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted December 17, 2008 Well, it's interesting to point that out to all of those that believe that Christmas has been commercialized recently. It all began as a marketing ploy by the Catholic Church. No, it was not a marketing ploy by The Catholic Church. If Jesus Christ was born in June, he still was born. The source that was cited states the below. "This is not an attempt to decry religion. It's really backing it up as it shows there really was a bright object appearing in the East at the right time."Often when we mix science with religion in this kind of forum, it can upset people. In this case, I think this could serve to reinforce people's faith." The question was "Do you celebrate Christmas? I do, no matter when Christ was born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKladis Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I celebrate Christmas and Easter everyday of the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokajinn Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Yes, I do. The wife makes candies after candies and then I eat them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblogg Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 The gift giving, now that i'm a parent, other than that i don't care too much for the holiday. you participate in the traditions of christmas and enjoy the fun and festivities and yet you don't believe in the spritiual meaning of christmas. you can't just have the little bit you want. if you want christmas then enjoy and accept the holy part of it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Veteran Posted December 19, 2008 Veteran Share Posted December 19, 2008 Yes I absolutely celebrate the birth of our Saviour in the traditional and spiritual sense. Although I'll probably have to get everyone up early and celebrate at 3am this year since I have to work. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Decryptor Veteran Posted December 19, 2008 Veteran Share Posted December 19, 2008 you participate in the traditions of christmas and enjoy the fun and festivities and yet you don't believe in the spritiual meaning of christmas. you can't just have the little bit you want. if you want christmas then enjoy and accept the holy part of it as well. Christmas as it is is an amalgamation of earlier celebrations, the vast majority of which seem to come from Paganism and Yule. The tree, the feast, gift giving, etc. even the date (they decided to put the birthday on the 25th since it would go down easier) The most common celebrations people take part in, aren't of Christian origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James812 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 you participate in the traditions of christmas and enjoy the fun and festivities and yet you don't believe in the spritiual meaning of christmas. you can't just have the little bit you want. if you want christmas then enjoy and accept the holy part of it as well. I'm pretty sure somone can celebrate a holiday anyway they want... I celebrate christmas by spending it with family and the joy of giving gifts to the ones i love and care about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentaal Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 you can't just have the little bit you want Perhaps he doesn't enjoy praising a fake god (oh no, I must've insulted you...). As The_Decryptor, the customs have been taken from pagan traditions, mostly so it would ease the christianization of central and northern Europe (those parts had practiced their traditions until then, Nordic countries even call Christmas Jul). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skulltrail Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 We here in Connecticut celebrate Christmas, especially my family. We just don't put lights on our home though, because it prevents me from sleeping. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterC Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Yes, I do. The wife makes candies after candies and then I eat them all. In my tired state, I read candies as candles. I was about to say there's something wrong with you if you eat candles! :laugh: As for the poll, yes I celebrate Christmas. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Cat Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I wouldn't give presents if my family didn't get upset over it, but annoyingly they would moan. However as to the "christmas spirit" and all that religious bumpf, no way no how :no: I'm not Christian, I haven't got children, I don't believe in Santa and I couldn't really care less for the family gatherings, so to me Christmas is pointless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dc'1 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Of course :D presents lol :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandor Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 to be honest jesus doesn't really enter into my mind at christmas at all. its just a "commercial holiday" now for many people (probably most people actually). all about food and presents and basically spending too much money. luckily my family seem to be cutting back a lot this year so its not too expensive really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas-c Veteran Posted December 21, 2008 Veteran Share Posted December 21, 2008 I celebrate in a strictly non-religious fashion. i am not religious but my mum is so i have to celebrate in religious way >.> TBH, im getting less and less bothered about xmas as if i want a game or something i can go buy it myself yet i could 10 years ago :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Topham Hatt Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Yeah, I celebrate it. I'm Christian, but don't go to church. I buy my family presents, we all eat a lot of food, that's about it really :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+M2Ys4U Subscriber¹ Posted December 22, 2008 Subscriber¹ Share Posted December 22, 2008 you participate in the traditions of christmas and enjoy the fun and festivities and yet you don't believe in the spritiual meaning of christmas. you can't just have the little bit you want. if you want christmas then enjoy and accept the holy part of it as well. Why can't I just have the little bit I want? God probably doesn't exist; Jesus, if he existed, probably wasn't the son of the said non-existent god. However, my family and friends do exist, so we use this time of year (that was a time of celebration before Christians usurped it) to spend time together and exchange gifts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 defiantly always have done always will do my xmas money pays for the first month of computer parts! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllMac Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 NO, but if somebody were to give me a present, I'd take it. :shifty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ootput Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 .. Festivus - for the rest of us ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScorpioRGc1 Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Yes, I do celebrate Christmas and am proud to say I do. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtber Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 Yup i do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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