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08-09-2014, 06:23 PM
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What I don't understand (Christmas celebrations)

Why is it that folk who do not believe in God, Jesus and all that and say they are atheists still celebrate Christmas when they don't even believe in the birth of Jesus?
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08-09-2014, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Stella H ->
Why is it that folk who do not believe in God, Jesus and all that and say they are atheists still celebrate Christmas when they don't even believe in the birth of Jesus?
Probably for the presents and an excuse to celebrate 'a day' with a party etc ......
They don't give a thought to the meaning - I would presume ........
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08-09-2014, 06:31 PM
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True Patsy, that's what I was thinking. They even have Church weddings too - just for all the show I suppose.
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08-09-2014, 06:32 PM
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Re: What I don't understand (Christmas celebrations)

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Why is it that folk who do not believe in God, Jesus and all that and say they are atheists still celebrate Christmas when they don't even believe in the birth of Jesus?
Hi Stella I am ex C of E and a Humanist and I observe some of the Christmas customs to fit in with my family who are still C of E.
I think many people of other faiths and none observe some Christmas customs.
If I had my way I would dispense with all religious holidays, we might as well be celebrating fairy stories.
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08-09-2014, 06:32 PM
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Re: What I don't understand (Christmas celebrations)

I don't know Stella but the general feeling of goodwill seems to rub off on everybody - religious or not.
That can't be a bad thing can it?
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08-09-2014, 06:38 PM
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Re: What I don't understand (Christmas celebrations)

Originally Posted by Stella H ->
True Patsy, that's what I was thinking. They even have Church weddings too - just for all the show I suppose.
It must be !

At least over the Christmas period some Mums and Dads get to 'see' the family, so some plus points there ......
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08-09-2014, 06:39 PM
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Re: What I don't understand (Christmas celebrations)

Personally I think it's a bit hypocritical. I am not a regular churchgoer any more but did used to attend the Baptist church. I do believe in the true meaning of Christmas but know many folk who don't and who still celebrate it. I just find that odd.
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08-09-2014, 06:39 PM
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Re: What I don't understand (Christmas celebrations)

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It must be !

At least over the Christmas period some Mums and Dads get to 'see' the family, so some plus points there ......
Yes, there is that to it Patsy.
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08-09-2014, 06:42 PM
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Re: What I don't understand (Christmas celebrations)

Originally Posted by carol ->
I don't know Stella but the general feeling of goodwill seems to rub off on everybody - religious or not.
That can't be a bad thing can it?
Yes, but the goodwill should last all year not just for the Christmas period.
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08-09-2014, 06:43 PM
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Re: What I don't understand (Christmas celebrations)

Well im just celebrating the Winter pagan festival at around that time of year.

Also known as Yule .
 
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