Do you think you can be atheist and still celebrate Christmas?

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Sonorous · Accepted Answer

Nope. ever since I turned atheist I no longer understand certain these certain concepts.

What is gift. What is tree. What is party. When is party. What is fun. Why is Santa. Who is Santa. Is it like Fanta. I don't know. Why so bright. Why.

AviatorTom · Accepted Answer

Much of Christmas celebration has nothing to do with religion, so of course an atheist can cdbrate and enjoy the holidays.

Nikki1989 · Accepted Answer

Depends on what you mean by celebrate. Christmas has very little to do with Christianity anyway.

PBandJ_Nerd · Accepted Answer

Some might say no. But I think an atheist can still celebrate Christmas. Same with Easter.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

Absofuckinglutely as long as there are presents involved.

Billlewis · Answer

Of course you can. Most people don't really believe that stuff anyway, in my opinion.

exitseven · Answer

Sure, everyone likes to drink heavily and get presents.

slatyb · Answer

Of course, and many do. You can celebrate whatever you want. Here's my favorite Christmas song about it:

wolfcat87 · Answer

Christmas is a stolen combination of pagan rituals. The holiday was built on Yule in order to more easily convert pagans to Christianity, because taking away their traditions would cause too much backlash. The bible actually warns against pagan traditions including yule trees. Jesus wasn't born anywhere near Yule. So, of course atheists and non Christians can celebrate. The holiday has more to do with them than Christians...

IslaTheWitch · Answer

For many people, it's more a tradition they learned in their childhood than a real religious event. I'm not a believer, but I still enjoy Christmas.

fatcat700592 · Answer

Yeah just because it was once religious and still is for some people dosent mean it's a religious thing. The calendar we all use was created because of a pope but its not like I'm going to stop using it.

Fromdusktilldawn · Answer

Meanwhile Christmas is more of a pop culture celebration. I mean St. Claus on a sleigh going through a chimney has nothing to do with Christmas. It has nothing to do with the original Saint Nicholas.

Charliefretz329 · Answer

It is a pagan holiday claimed by the church.  But atheists celebrate at Patrick’s day also. So everyone just chooses what parts and festivities to engage in.

Lonen · Answer

For all the atheists out there, there is a God and there always will be. Everyone will see him even if you choose not to believe in him

gorydetails · Answer

They can do whatever they want. It’s stupid, but it can be done.

Kyr0s · Answer

Sure. It wouldn't really be "Christmas" they're celebrating but yeah. It'd be like a bastardised version.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Sure, its a capitalists holiday.

Andres77 · Answer

No. Pick a side.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Why would you?

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Yes.

alexiah · Answer

Ofc lol

curiousandhonest · Answer

I am and I do

ThrillSeeker01 · Answer

Tons of atheists do.

roy_ricky09 · Answer

Okay tell why not?

riverrat3 · Answer

Of course

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