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Its that most wonderful time of the year. And while many would bemoan the lack of Christ in modern Christmas, its important to recognize that the Christmas holiday is so much more than just a Christian religious observation. Not only is it a holiday celebrated by most Americans; its an American tradition, whether you are religious or not. I found the following article to be an interesting read, and you may too. After all... Christmas isn't just for Christians.
A very atheist Christmas | Richard Dawkins Foundation
"Christians simply appropriated local celebrations to suit their own peculiar beliefs. Christmas is only ‘Christian’ because ancient winter pagan celebrations were incorporated by the Church."
"Christmas belongs to anyone who wants it, and just because I gave up believing in a god doesn’t mean I gave up believing in the love and joy of family. I did not give up the joy of celebration with my abandonment of the absurd. So to my religious and non-religious friends, I wish them all a Merry Christmas or a Happy Hanukkah from the heart and I hope they take it with the true spirit with which I give it – that of the spirt of humanity – something we can all celebrate".
A very atheist Christmas | Richard Dawkins Foundation
"Christians simply appropriated local celebrations to suit their own peculiar beliefs. Christmas is only ‘Christian’ because ancient winter pagan celebrations were incorporated by the Church."
"Christmas belongs to anyone who wants it, and just because I gave up believing in a god doesn’t mean I gave up believing in the love and joy of family. I did not give up the joy of celebration with my abandonment of the absurd. So to my religious and non-religious friends, I wish them all a Merry Christmas or a Happy Hanukkah from the heart and I hope they take it with the true spirit with which I give it – that of the spirt of humanity – something we can all celebrate".
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