Do Atheists Celebrate Christmas?

[The Inevitable]

They don't believe in Jesus or God, so do they still partake in the holiday? It just seems weird there are so many atheist in US, but I hardly hear anyone tell another person they don't celebrate Christmas because they don't believe in God and Christianity. So do they become Christians once a year, just to celebrate?

[PAULYPOKER]

Yes, Christmas is mainly about Santa............

[soul786]

Yeah who doesn't want a gift??

[Stocks]

For a lot of people Christmas has nothing to do with religion

[NunyaBidness]

They don't believe in Jesus or God, so do they still partake in the holiday? It just seems weird there are so many atheist in US, but I hardly hear anyone tell another person they don't celebrate Christmas because they don't believe in God and Christianity. So do they become Christians once a year, just to celebrate?

December 25th was a holiday long before jesus came down here slumming.

Winter soltice, the birth of Osiris, the birth of Dionysus, etc.

[HoulihansTX]

The only people no celebrating Christmas are Jews.-

[lesterdymond]

Same with johovah witness.. They all need to report to work then. But you don't see that happening!

[itchypickle]

I'm not Irish but I'm all about the drunken debauchery on St Patty's day.....not Mexican but love the tequila on Cinco de Mayo

So why not partake in the fun. Chanukah isn't really that much fun so I look for other stuff to get some thrills....might celebrate Kwanza this year and watch some NBA shows and a Spike Lee movie.

[chilidog]

December 25th was a holiday long before jesus came down here slumming.

Winter soltice, the birth of Osiris, the birth of Dionysus, etc.

This.

Besides, based on the positions of the stars visible in the bible, Jesus' birth would have been in late spring/early summer, so Christmas in December has nothing to do with Jesus' birth. It was celebrated in December at the same time as the pagan event (the winter solstice) in order to make it easier for them to convert to Christianity.

So, why do Christians even celebrate Christmas in December? Shouldn't they be celebrating it on some random day during May-July?

[str]

This.

Besides, based on the positions of the stars visible in the bible, Jesus' birth would have been in late spring/early summer, so Christmas in December has nothing to do with Jesus' birth. It was celebrated in December at the same time as the pagan event (the winter solstice) in order to make it easier for them to convert to Christianity.

So, why do Christians even celebrate Christmas in December? Shouldn't they be celebrating it on some random day during May-July?

Correct. He was not born on Dec. 25th.

Religion just makes up the rules as they go.

[paranoyd androyd]

The only people no celebrating Christmas are Jews.-

pretty sure moslems don't celebrate it either

[Dutch]

Do Christians celebrate Halloween?

[str]

Do Christians celebrate Halloween?

Yes, The Pagans get a pass that day.

As I said, they make this crap up as they go .

[pronk]

The real ones don't.

[Kermit]

In this day and age, Christmas has nothing to do with religion.

[InTheDrink]

Correct. He was not born on Dec. 25th.

Religion just makes up the rules as they go.

he wasnt born the other 364 days either

[Jrod124]

For a lot of people Christmas has nothing to do with religion

Good Point. I am not religious at all but I love Christmas

[FZA]

Wasnt the origin of marriage based on religion? but its not there anymore. Christmas to most has lost its original meaning and is now about Santa and presents

[chilidog]

he wasnt born the other 364 days either

Well, there are other historical documents that do verify the existence of a carpenter, son of Mary and Joseph, who believed he was a prophet. The man's existence isn't in question.

[The Inevitable]

I'm not Irish but I'm all about the drunken debauchery on St Patty's day.....not Mexican but love the tequila on Cinco de Mayo

So why not partake in the fun. Chanukah isn't really that much fun so I look for other stuff to get some thrills....might celebrate Kwanza this year and watch some NBA shows and a Spike Lee movie.

That's not the same. I'm assuming you don't have an opinion about Cinco De Mayo or St Patrick's Day so it isn't against your beliefs to celebrate with the townsfolk. But atheist do have an opinion with the aspect of christmas. They believe in the exact opposite of what it stands for, particularly who it's celebrating. So it goes against their beliefs if they were to celebrate Christmas. So your Cinco De Mayo scenario isn't the same here. A better comparison would be a skinhead (not calling you one) celebrating Kwanzaa.

[The Inevitable]

This.

Besides, based on the positions of the stars visible in the bible, Jesus' birth would have been in late spring/early summer, so Christmas in December has nothing to do with Jesus' birth. It was celebrated in December at the same time as the pagan event (the winter solstice) in order to make it easier for them to convert to Christianity.

So, why do Christians even celebrate Christmas in December? Shouldn't they be celebrating it on some random day during May-July?

Atheism is the denial of a god or gods, whether it be Jesus, or some pagan gods. So changing the day or who it first celebrated shouldn't matter. ..Should it? Jesus -biblical god, Osiris -egyptian god, Dionysus -greek god, or whoever, their all still deities. Would it makes sense for an atheist to celebrate any of those mentioned when their belief is the rejection of all gods including pagan ones?

[Myriad Force]

Oblivious Bliss

Athiests that celebrate Christmas are probably employed in the retailing world. Shows the hypocritical nature of the mortals.

Fun to watch...

[Dutch]

Well, there are other historical documents that do verify the existence of a carpenter, son of Mary and Joseph, who believed he was a prophet. The man's existence isn't in question.

It's probable that there was a Jew named Yeshua that became what we know to be Jesus. But the existence of Jesus can be questioned. There are no historical documents that prove it.

[pronk]

he wasnt born the other 364 days either

Is that so wonder woman ^

[LordVodka]

For a lot of people Christmas has nothing to do with religion

Exactly. If people really celebrated Christmas because of Jesus they would ignore all the other crap like christmas trees and lights that have nothing to do with Jesus.

[GOIRISH]

I always wondered about this as a child. Going to church every sunday i thought it was ridiculous people could just show up on easter and christmas and still get presents like me. Those broke dik fukks didnt put in the time. Never understood why kids who didnt go to church celebrated christmas and didnt celebrate Hanuka.

[bettilimbroke999]

Celebrating Christmas = giving gifts

Uhhh yeah I think I can celebrate Christmas in that sense and still call myself an atheist bc if I dont "celebrate Christmas" and get my bitch that watch she wants shell stop suckin the *** out of my dick

Merry Christmas now go buy your bitch some shit so shell keep suckin u off!

This is clearly what Jesus died for...so we can all buy our gfs gifts to keep the sex going

[pronk]

why kids who didnt go to church celebrated christmas and didnt celebrate Hanuka.

Why would they? Jews are so selfish and pompous. I believe that Ebeneezer Scrooge was hassidic jew.

[GOIRISH]

Why would they? Jews are so selfish and pompous. I believe that Ebeneezer Scrooge was hassidic jew.

ya plus lets be honest, spinning a dredel ?who the penetrate thought of that game

[LordVodka]

Why would they? Jews are so selfish and pompous. I believe that Ebeneezer Scrooge was hassidic jew.

WOW! Every post I've read from you I pick up vibes that you are very mentally disturbed. You need help ASAP.

[StackinGreen]

This.

Besides, based on the positions of the stars visible in the bible, Jesus' birth would have been in late spring/early summer, so Christmas in December has nothing to do with Jesus' birth. It was celebrated in December at the same time as the pagan event (the winter solstice) in order to make it easier for them to convert to Christianity.

So, why do Christians even celebrate Christmas in December? Shouldn't they be celebrating it on some random day during May-July?

There is [another] reason. Do your research (fully). It has to do with the calendar

[woodsyallin]

Why would they? Jews are so selfish and pompous. I believe that Ebeneezer Scrooge was hassidic jew.

https://www.realjewnews.com

.....read this website its good for people who think like us...i hate the jew

[LordVodka]

www.realjewnews.com
.....read this website its good for people who think like us...i hate the jew

You mean ignorant motherfuckers?

[ttwarrior1]

athiests are hypocrits

[InTheDrink]

Well, there are other historical documents that do verify the existence of a carpenter, son of Mary and Joseph, who believed he was a prophet. The man's existence isn't in question.

no such thing as a son of god