Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: "Christmas is just another day, as far as I'm concerned." Agree or Disagree [View all]llmart
(15,651 posts)20. I'm an atheist but I celebrate.....
Honestly, what would be left if we just did away with all of these traditions/rituals/holidays etc.? Just more days to work? The corporatists would be more than glad to take away the days off for Christmas and New Years.
I like Christmas holiday season because it's a break from routine which we all need every so often. It's a dark time of year and the lights and foods and drink and getting together and the music - all of it are something to break up the winter. I even enjoy going to a religious performance such as Handel's Messiah. I don't have to be religious or Christian or anything to be awestruck by the beauty of some churches that are very old and have amazing architecture.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
55 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
![](du4img/smicon-reply-new.gif)
"Christmas is just another day, as far as I'm concerned." Agree or Disagree [View all]
el_bryanto
Nov 2013
OP
Christmas is the paganest thing ever. Or it would be, if it weren't for Easter.
LeftyMom
Nov 2013
#30
Why does Mary have a rosary? How many Hail Mes and My Sons does she need to say?
LeftyMom
Dec 2013
#37
It is the day we celebrate Jesus's birth so yes it is an important day for me.
hrmjustin
Nov 2013
#3
If it was just another day, I'd be wherever I'd usually be on a Wednesday: at work.
Iggo
Nov 2013
#7
As an atheist leaning agnostic, I love having time to gather with family and friends.
PeaceNikki
Nov 2013
#10
Disagree--because although I don't celebrate it, it IS a day OFF, which I like. nt
tblue37
Nov 2013
#14
Too many wonderful memories of familywho have passed on. It will always be special.
catbyte
Nov 2013
#16
This age old end-of-year gathering time to share gifts and meals is still relevant for us.
ancianita
Nov 2013
#34
I will always take whatever chance I can get to see my kids. My daughter only has
liberal_at_heart
Dec 2013
#41
Now that our kids are nearly grown we only give them a few gifts. When they were little,
liberal_at_heart
Dec 2013
#52