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Raine1967

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9. It matters not to me.

Sat Nov 30, 2013, 06:25 PM

Nov 2013

I don't like to be in the business of taking happiness away from others.

I'm smart enough to not let commercialism ruin the holiday that I happen to like. I even liked the holidays during some very dark financial days that made me lean towards hating it.

For millions (maybe billions) of people around Christmas is NOT just another day. Those that choose not to celebrate it, (perhaps the person you are responding to) would have to agree-- it is not just another day. I don;t know why posts as such would pop up. I tend to wonder if these posts are meant to just shut down the happiness it might bring people? (I don't know, I am curious)

I celebrate the holiday. How I celebrate is between me and my loved ones (also known as the people I choose to celebrate with)

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"Christmas is just another day, as far as I'm concerned." Agree or Disagree [View all] el_bryanto Nov 2013 OP

Christmas is the only holiday I like XemaSab Nov 2013 #1

Christmas is the paganest thing ever. Or it would be, if it weren't for Easter. LeftyMom Nov 2013 #30

The pine tree is basically a giant cock, right? XemaSab Nov 2013 #31

Everything's a cock. Except for the Virgin of Guadalupe, she's a giant vag. LeftyMom Nov 2013 #32

*cough* XemaSab Nov 2013 #33

Why does Mary have a rosary? How many Hail Mes and My Sons does she need to say? LeftyMom Dec 2013 #37

She's French XemaSab Dec 2013 #38

Oh, that explains why her son magicked up some wine for her. LeftyMom Dec 2013 #39

too much family bull shit for it to be just another day dembotoz Nov 2013 #2

I hate being forced to socialize with my family. Jamastiene Dec 2013 #53

It is the day we celebrate Jesus's birth so yes it is an important day for me. hrmjustin Nov 2013 #3

I'm not a little kid anymore. So it's just another day B Calm Nov 2013 #4

I'm Jewish so yeah it's another day. mucifer Nov 2013 #5

That's what I was wondering Boom Sound 416 Dec 2013 #43

I agree and Hanukah is not that critical of a holiday either nadinbrzezinski Dec 2013 #49

If there is a holiday that some DUers like, madamesilverspurs Nov 2013 #6

If it was just another day, I'd be wherever I'd usually be on a Wednesday: at work. Iggo Nov 2013 #7

I enjoy Christmas. PeteSelman Nov 2013 #8

It matters not to me. Raine1967 Nov 2013 #9

As an atheist leaning agnostic, I love having time to gather with family and friends. PeaceNikki Nov 2013 #10

I'm an atheist and we love Christmas. Greybnk48 Nov 2013 #11

I feel the exact same way Nevernose Nov 2013 #12

just another day? Douglas Carpenter Nov 2013 #13

Disagree--because although I don't celebrate it, it IS a day OFF, which I like. nt tblue37 Nov 2013 #14

Do you mean Dec 25th or the holiday of Christmas? uppityperson Nov 2013 #15

Too many wonderful memories of familywho have passed on. It will always be special. catbyte Nov 2013 #16

It's just another daaaaayyyyyeeeeeee NuclearDem Nov 2013 #17

Oingo Boingo? Pendrench Nov 2013 #27

Also good. I was thinking John Mellencamp though. NuclearDem Dec 2013 #46

I enjoy seeing family that I don't usually get to see. BlueCheese Nov 2013 #18

What is up with this need to denegrate Thanksgiving and Christmas? Aerows Nov 2013 #19

Some people seem to want to destroy anything traditional. Skip Intro Nov 2013 #24

I'm an atheist but I celebrate..... llmart Nov 2013 #20

My vote is: Don't anybody feel superior about his/her choice. J/S. WinkyDink Nov 2013 #21

My perfect Christmas would be spent on a tropical beach... hunter Nov 2013 #22

Love Christmas. n/t Skip Intro Nov 2013 #23

Since I'm not Christian, and neither is my family, it's just another holiday sakabatou Nov 2013 #25

This atheist loves Christmas. nt hack89 Nov 2013 #26

Disagree. 840high Nov 2013 #28

How many who think it is just another day SheilaT Nov 2013 #29

This age old end-of-year gathering time to share gifts and meals is still relevant for us. ancianita Nov 2013 #34

An annoyance, except it is nice to visit family/friends. nt bemildred Nov 2013 #35

Of course it's subjective. RedCappedBandit Dec 2013 #36

Let the war begin!!!!! Politicalboi Dec 2013 #40

You must be sad nobody rose to this particular bait. nt el_bryanto Dec 2013 #47

I will always take whatever chance I can get to see my kids. My daughter only has liberal_at_heart Dec 2013 #41

I love all holidays. hollowdweller Dec 2013 #42

I love Christmas with all the decorations Niceguy1 Dec 2013 #44

it is to me, but I understand it means more to other people Skittles Dec 2013 #45

Somewhat agree Populist_Prole Dec 2013 #48

It is just another day nadinbrzezinski Dec 2013 #50

Great day to receive gifts as a kid... Mike Nelson Dec 2013 #51

Now that our kids are nearly grown we only give them a few gifts. When they were little, liberal_at_heart Dec 2013 #52

Christmas is every day of the year. newblewtoo Dec 2013 #54

Can't get into 2naSalit Dec 2013 #55