As an atheist, I think when I have my own family we will not celebrate Christmas, as it is religious and I would prefer my home to be secular.
Does anyone here celebrate a nonreligious winter?
Yes, you can honor the Winter Solstice. Light candles on the night of the solstice to celebrate the sun’s return. Presents were given at this time of year long before Christmas came around. Celebration in the midst of winter is something that has been done from time immemorial. No reason why you can’t simply celebrate a ‘Winter Holiday’ and enjoy the non-religious themes of gratitude, kindness, generosity, family and friends.
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:01 am
Technically we do celeberate "Christmas", but despite the religious meaning we’re not religious at all. My mother celebrates winter solstice in early December.
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December 2nd, 2009 at 11:37 am
Nope.
No eggnog.No presents.No thanks!
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December 2nd, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Yes, no birthday party for Jesus in our house.
We celebrate Mother Earth and the life she gives us.
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December 2nd, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Celebrating the winter solstice is from the religions of paganism.
I like to give presents and get drunk, I don’t have to believe in religion to have fun.
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December 2nd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Yes, you can honor the Winter Solstice. Light candles on the night of the solstice to celebrate the sun’s return. Presents were given at this time of year long before Christmas came around. Celebration in the midst of winter is something that has been done from time immemorial. No reason why you can’t simply celebrate a ‘Winter Holiday’ and enjoy the non-religious themes of gratitude, kindness, generosity, family and friends.
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December 2nd, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I am an atheist. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to which I belong usually has a winter solstice celebration. I also celebrate xmas as a day to be with family and friends. My family consists of former xians.
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