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Poll: Do You Celebrate Christmas (1 member(s) have cast votes)

Do You Celebrate Christmas

  1. No (0 votes [0.00%])

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  2. No, because it conflicts with my beliefs (3 votes [7.89%])

    Percentage of vote: 7.89%

  3. Yes (25 votes [65.79%])

    Percentage of vote: 65.79%

  4. Yes, because it is important to my beliefs (3 votes [7.89%])

    Percentage of vote: 7.89%

  5. It doesn't matter to me (7 votes [18.42%])

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#1 User is offline   Racoon 

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Posted 05 December 2006 - 11:40 AM

Do You Celebrate Christmas?
or Chanukkah?

and If so, why?

We celebrate Christmas because thats just what people do around here, although I am not attached to the religious ceremony of it.
Its one of those things that as a kid and growing up you look forward too.
Presents, food and sweets, family and friends gathering and attempting to be merry. B)

Aside from all the commercialism and theological incantations.. It is a nice day off and a welcome chance to express some love, warmth, gratitude, and generosity.

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Posted 05 December 2006 - 12:15 PM

Yes, both, because we've got a very mixed family: Jewish, Protestant, Pagan, and Secular Humanist to boot. We light the candles and the tree and the bonfire. Great fun is had by all.

We've also got several folks in the family who prefer "alternative" gifts, like giving to charitable organizations in the name of the recipient, and I push this idea (at the behest of one of my niece's who is a fanatic about it) whenever I can.

Any excuse for a party, :cup:
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Posted 05 December 2006 - 12:41 PM

Buffy said:

Any excuse for a party

Absolutely. It's a time to come together. I like the giving and receiving of gifts as well...

It is many things, but mostly habit. :cup:
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Posted 05 December 2006 - 01:00 PM

I celebrate the general goodwill. People just seem more friendly, and more giving.
While not religious, many I know are. So part of the celebration is based in tradition as well.
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Posted 05 December 2006 - 01:58 PM

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We celebrate Christmas because thats just what people do around here, although I am not attached to the religious ceremony of it.
Its one of those things that as a kid and growing up you look forward too.
Presents, food and sweets, family and friends gathering and attempting to be merry.
key words.....ATTEMPTING TO BE MERRY!!!!

Incedently I celebrate christmas...don't really care too anymore..but have to for the youngins. (God I'll be glad when their grown!)
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Posted 05 December 2006 - 03:41 PM

Like Buffy aptly put it, any excuse for a party :lol:
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Posted 05 December 2006 - 04:44 PM

i do it though not fully ,
india is a secular country allowing anyone to celebrate any festival they want
to mention it i also celebrate easter sunday, diwali , etc .. .
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Posted 05 December 2006 - 08:41 PM

My family celebrates Christmas although we have none of the Christian aspects of it. We have a Christmas tree and we eat traditional food (and drink) and swap gifts. My parents and in-laws usually visit the graves of relatives to put fresh flowers etc.
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Posted 06 December 2006 - 02:58 AM

I don't celebrate Christmas. In part to do with my religious upbringing and also that in my country Christmas is essentially about your children. And thank lord Lucy I have none.

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Posted 06 December 2006 - 06:32 AM

Bearing in mind that Jesus was born several months later, and not on the 25th Decemeber, it's actually more of a party than any celebration. It's only on the 25th December to keep up with paganism.:eek2:
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Posted 06 December 2006 - 08:23 AM

Do to the pagan background of nearly every aspect,
do to the idea that no Jews or Christians of the 1st century observed birthdays in the Bible
do to the idea that the two observances of birthdays were by "pagan" men who had men murdered as a part of their celebration.

Not, no because of my beliefs. No because of Bible teachings.

ADDITION:
I give gifts to friends and family year round, I give to charitable organizations year round, I have food and fun times with family and friends year round. I always pray for peace and an end to all of the worlds problems. I don't need to focus one day a year on those things.
In my life, I have learned that you can't win them all, and even when you do win some, some will always deny it.

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Posted 06 December 2006 - 08:39 AM

Yes, I celebrate it as a secular holiday - a time to be with family and friends, and to give gifts. It is a happy time, and I enjoy the idea of goodwill and peace on earth.
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Posted 08 December 2006 - 02:43 AM

Well, it should be celebrated by believers and non-believers for the following reasons:

Believers:
1. Get to celebrate, and honour Christ.
2. Enjoy, forgive and have a good time.
3. Pass on presents as a sign of good-will.

Non-Believers:
1. Time-off from work to enjoy.
2. Get free presents which should be welcomed and celebrated.
3. Drink more, socialise, and welcome the new year.

x + y = z where x is believers, y nonbelievrs and z is celebration, here's how information can be derived from it, but not the actual equation, that's much too complicated and long:

x + z = E, e for enjoyment.
y + E = z , slight variation.

Now equate:
Multiply and divide by E and Z using simulateously.
Ex + zE = E Squared.
yz + zE = Ez
Subtract them to get:
( Ex-yz ) = ( E + E^2z)
Equate the Z
y = E^2, so in the presence of believers, non believers have twice the amount of enjoyment that they expected.

Ex = 0, this result means that there is no value for x ( believers ), the E( Enjoyment ) for x (Ex), is so strong for believers that a value to scale cannot be represented.

= Everyone should be happy and celebrate Christmas if they chose to do so!!
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Posted 08 December 2006 - 06:21 AM

I didn't vote since there was no option which said:

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Posted 08 December 2006 - 12:15 PM

I celebrate my brother's birthday. Not Christmas.

I used to celebrate the day for the reasons others did, but I have consistently seen my brother's birthday forgotten.
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