The War On Christmas Just Won’t End

[MMI]

What is wrong is, not that Christmas, Hunukkah, Saturnalia or whatever are publicly celebrated, but that those who do not participate comment, or those who do celebrate comment on those who don't.

Maybe if we all stopped being so concerned about what others are doing, we could get on with enjoying ourselves, or worshipping, or whatever.

What do festivities do atheists have? Or are they just party poopers?

[Thorne]

What is wrong is, not that Christmas, Hunukkah, Saturnalia or whatever are publicly celebrated, but that those who do not participate comment, or those who do celebrate comment on those who don't.

What is wrong is that those who celebrate the birth of their savior cannot tolerate others who have different reasons to celebrate, and cannot understand why having their icons and rituals and beliefs shoved in our faces might be annoying.

Maybe if we all stopped being so concerned about what others are doing, we could get on with enjoying ourselves, or worshipping, or whatever.

Which is my point! You celebrate your way, I'll celebrate mine, and others will celebrate their way. But just because I don't happen to say "Merry Christmas" doesn't mean I'm attacking anyone. Unless you're a Fox News reporter.

What do festivities do atheists have? Or are they just party poopers?

Atheists can still celebrate the season, without all of the religious ritual. It's a time of year for getting together with family and friends, for celebrating the end of one year and the beginning of another. We have dinners, parties, whatever kinds of celebrations we want. Or not. Why does there have to be some religious significance? People were celebrating the solstice long before the Catholics took it over. They'll be celebrating it long after the Christians have gone the way of the Aztec priests.

[thir]

What do festivities do atheists have? Or are they just party poopers?

I personally have celebrated the coming of the light since I was about 11 years old - feverently!