Christmas time for non-Christians

[PumpkinZulu]

Harry Potter is not a fiction character!!

Lol, but really, I'm not christian but we do Christmas. Most people do, you know? The 'real' reason has been very lost in commercialization IMO, we celebrate it as a chance to hang with family and friends and enjoy our holiday and eat lots

[Twin Sister]

I'm an aethist and DH is agnositic, but we still celebrate Christmas. We don't look at the religious side of it, we think of it as a time to celebrate being with family. It the one time of year we try to get all our family together and enjoy each others company, plus we love the the lights and decorations, all the good food, and watching the kids excitedly rip open presents from Santa and loved ones. It's a very nostaligic time of year too and bring back lots of happy childhood memories. I love Christmas even though I'm not religious.

[Roryrory]

DH and I are both atheists (TS to bring your DH over get him a copy of "The God Delusion" - I was an agnostic til I read it ) I ADORE Christmas - I am really into it. For me it is all about the food, the family, the tree, the presents, the excitement - I even love Christmas carols (ironically my favourite is "O Come All Ye Faithful" - I simply love the tune). Being an atheist doesn't mean Christmas is off the books in this house

[Trillian]

For me it is all about the food, the family, the tree, the excitement - I even love Christmas carols (ironically my favourite is "O Come All Ye Faithful" - I simply love the tune). Being an atheist doesn't mean Christmas is off the books in this house

We are the same here, BUT Dh and I have decided that we will have a gift-less Christmas this year with the kids. Not for any religious reason, but for an ethical one where we just don't need more 'stuff' because the more stuff you buy, the more stuff is created which = bad for the environment so we might do a short trip away and do something exciting as a 'gift' ITMS? So because of that we are focusing more on birthdays and making that the bigger event.