Do you celebrate Christmas?

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Christmas was once the day when we celebrate the birth of Jesus. When I was younger there was not a doubt in my mind that Jesus was born on that day. In the Christmas period my family would sometimes attend carols by candlelight and attend Christmas mass. We would always gather, have a huge meal and the older relatives would give presents to the younger relatives.

These days I'm not religious. I'm still obliged to attend Christmas lunch with my family. If I lived away from my family I would not celebrate Christmas. Christmas is a public holiday in Australia so it would be a day to sit at home gaming like a lazy fuck, studying, doing housework or hanging out with friends. Those who are religious should celebrate Christmas according to their faith. For everyone else, it's a relic of the past that has become commercialised as fuck. If Christmas was not so commercialised would you even remember the 25th of December?
 

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Not these days. When my kids were younger I cared more, but now that they're older it's all sort of meh for a multitude of reasons.
 

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Christmas to my family nowadays is see to who's dick is bigger, show off who bought the most expensive shit, and be stuck up, petty, dramatic douches. My mom used to make my brother and I donate old toys every year, and was at the shelters every year around Christmas giving her time, effort and what not. She really drilled the giving back part into my head, then abandoned that when I was probably 15. So now I usually spend my eve/day at local shelters, take a few kids shopping at Walmart and let them get a few things they really want. Make another family happy on what used to be my favorite holiday, I love seeing kids light up when they get something they've been dying for, it reminds me of how I used to feel as a kid.

Kinda not really what you asked but you know lol

Edit: The whole "Birth of Jesus" messes me up a lot, I'm not religious at all, not a "believer" or "non-believer" I just see the day as helping others, being nice to everyone (which should just be everyone everyday, in a perfect world) I never understood the people singing carols door to door, going to church to celebrate, it's just odd to me.
 
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Nobody even knows when Jesus was born
the Bible does not give a specific date for the birth of Jesus Christ, as these reference works show:

“The true birth date of Christ is unknown.”—New Catholic Encyclopedia.

“The exact date of Christ’s birth is not known.”—Encyclopedia of Early Christianity.

While the Bible does not directly answer the question, ‘When was Jesus born?’ it does describe two events surrounding his birth that lead many to conclude that he was not born on December 25.

Not in winter
The registration. Shortly before Jesus was born, Caesar Augustus issued a decree ordering “all the inhabited earth to be registered.” Everyone had to register in “his own city,” which might have required a journey of a week or more. (Luke 2:1-3) That order—probably made to support taxation and military conscription—would have been unpopular at any time of year, but it is unlikely that Augustus would have provoked his subjects further by forcing many of them to make long trips during the cold winter.

The sheep. Shepherds were “living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks.” (Luke 2:8) The book Daily Life in the Time of Jesus notes that flocks lived in the open air from “the week before the Passover [late March]” through mid-November. It then adds: “They passed the winter under cover; and from this alone it may be seen that the traditional date for Christmas, in the winter, is unlikely to be right, since the Gospel says that the shepherds were in the fields.”

In early fall
We can estimate when Jesus was born by counting backward from his death on Passover, Nisan 14 in the spring of the year 33 C.E. (John 19:14-16) Jesus was about 30 years old when he began his three-and-a-half-year ministry, so he was born in the early fall of 2 B.C.E.—Luke 3:23.

Since there is no evidence that the birth of Jesus Christ occurred on December 25, why is Christmas celebrated on this date? The Encyclopædia Britannica says that church leaders probably chose it “to coincide with the pagan Roman festival marking the ‘birthday of the unconquered sun,’” at the time of the winter solstice. According to The Encyclopedia Americana, many scholars believe that this was done “in order to make Christianity more meaningful to pagan converts.”
 
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So now I usually spend my eve/day at local shelters, take a few kids shopping at Walmart and let them get a few things they really want. Make another family happy on what used to be my favorite holiday, I love seeing kids light up when they get something they've been dying for, it reminds me of how I used to feel as a kid.
That's a very uplifting way to spend Christmas day
 
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That's a very uplifting way to spend Christmas day
It's one of the few things I really learned from my mom lol, I've always liked helping people. It's something a lot of people can do, and it doesn't take much, but it sure gives a whole lot to the person receiving it.

I had a long time customer give me $600 (I work sales, nobody ever tips me or even asks about my day lol) when I was about to be homeless last year, that shit literally made my entire year better, I felt like karma had a lot to do with that guy. He's also one of the reasons I'll continue to give back as much as I can.

Nobody even knows when Jesus was born
the Bible does not give a specific date for the birth of Jesus Christ, as these reference works show:

“The true birth date of Christ is unknown.”—New Catholic Encyclopedia.

“The exact date of Christ’s birth is not known.”—Encyclopedia of Early Christianity.

While the Bible does not directly answer the question, ‘When was Jesus born?’ it does describe two events surrounding his birth that lead many to conclude that he was not born on December 25.

Not in winter
The registration. Shortly before Jesus was born, Caesar Augustus issued a decree ordering “all the inhabited earth to be registered.” Everyone had to register in “his own city,” which might have required a journey of a week or more. (Luke 2:1-3) That order—probably made to support taxation and military conscription—would have been unpopular at any time of year, but it is unlikely that Augustus would have provoked his subjects further by forcing many of them to make long trips during the cold winter.

The sheep. Shepherds were “living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks.” (Luke 2:8) The book Daily Life in the Time of Jesus notes that flocks lived in the open air from “the week before the Passover [late March]” through mid-November. It then adds: “They passed the winter under cover; and from this alone it may be seen that the traditional date for Christmas, in the winter, is unlikely to be right, since the Gospel says that the shepherds were in the fields.”

In early fall
We can estimate when Jesus was born by counting backward from his death on Passover, Nisan 14 in the spring of the year 33 C.E. (John 19:14-16) Jesus was about 30 years old when he began his three-and-a-half-year ministry, so he was born in the early fall of 2 B.C.E.—Luke 3:23.

Since there is no evidence that the birth of Jesus Christ occurred on December 25, why is Christmas celebrated on this date? The Encyclopædia Britannica says that church leaders probably chose it “to coincide with the pagan Roman festival marking the ‘birthday of the unconquered sun,’” at the time of the winter solstice. According to The Encyclopedia Americana, many scholars believe that this was done “in order to make Christianity more meaningful to pagan converts.”
It crosses my mind so much, how different the world would be if we had 100% concrete proof of God. If we had knowledge of everything from the "early world"
 
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I do, but I hate when Christ-fags always bring their shitty religions into my commercial holiday of family, friends, gifts, booze, and good food. Seriously, you're ruining my chill vibes with your religious bullshit people!!! Same goes for Easter, it's all about eggs, candy, bunnies, baby chicks, etc. Keep your imaginary friends the fuck out of my commercial holidays!!!!!
 
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Nobody even knows when Jesus was born
the Bible does not give a specific date for the birth of Jesus Christ, as these reference works show:

“The true birth date of Christ is unknown.”—New Catholic Encyclopedia.

“The exact date of Christ’s birth is not known.”—Encyclopedia of Early Christianity.

While the Bible does not directly answer the question, ‘When was Jesus born?’ it does describe two events surrounding his birth that lead many to conclude that he was not born on December 25.

Not in winter
The registration. Shortly before Jesus was born, Caesar Augustus issued a decree ordering “all the inhabited earth to be registered.” Everyone had to register in “his own city,” which might have required a journey of a week or more. (Luke 2:1-3) That order—probably made to support taxation and military conscription—would have been unpopular at any time of year, but it is unlikely that Augustus would have provoked his subjects further by forcing many of them to make long trips during the cold winter.

The sheep. Shepherds were “living out of doors and keeping watches in the night over their flocks.” (Luke 2:8) The book Daily Life in the Time of Jesus notes that flocks lived in the open air from “the week before the Passover [late March]” through mid-November. It then adds: “They passed the winter under cover; and from this alone it may be seen that the traditional date for Christmas, in the winter, is unlikely to be right, since the Gospel says that the shepherds were in the fields.”

In early fall
We can estimate when Jesus was born by counting backward from his death on Passover, Nisan 14 in the spring of the year 33 C.E. (John 19:14-16) Jesus was about 30 years old when he began his three-and-a-half-year ministry, so he was born in the early fall of 2 B.C.E.—Luke 3:23.

Since there is no evidence that the birth of Jesus Christ occurred on December 25, why is Christmas celebrated on this date? The Encyclopædia Britannica says that church leaders probably chose it “to coincide with the pagan Roman festival marking the ‘birthday of the unconquered sun,’” at the time of the winter solstice. According to The Encyclopedia Americana, many scholars believe that this was done “in order to make Christianity more meaningful to pagan converts.”
Also, since we don't know, its also just a day to celebrate his birthday, I was born on April 13th(Friday hehe), but usually have my birthday on Easter sunday, doesnt mean I dont have a birthday, just since everyones around on that day anyway, I have it on Easter.
 

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I do, but I hate when Christ-fags always bring their shitty religions into my commercial holiday of family, friends, gifts, booze, and good food. Seriously, you're ruining my chill vibes with your religious bullshit people!!! Same goes for Easter, it's all about eggs, candy, bunnies, baby chicks, etc. Keep your imaginary friends the fuck out of my commercial holidays!!!!!
Don’t worry my child soon you will see the light and all that is holy. Now listen to me say a parable.
 
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As far as religion goes me and mine never had any so no worries about that, and as was mentioned it is not like it is a meaningful day as much as supplanting another religion. Presents wise my immediate family get something small but that is it (my friends and I decided long ago to skip the birthday and Christmas lark), though that is still a fairly expensive hobby.

As most people end up with time off work around then we do get together with friends and family for meals and whatnot -- while it is otherwise done at all times of year it is more of a logistical issue then if people are off on sites and whatnot.
 

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Christmas to my family nowadays is see to who's dick is bigger, show off who bought the most expensive shit, and be stuck up, petty, dramatic douches. My mom used to make my brother and I donate old toys every year, and was at the shelters every year around Christmas giving her time, effort and what not. She really drilled the giving back part into my head, then abandoned that when I was probably 15. So now I usually spend my eve/day at local shelters, take a few kids shopping at Walmart and let them get a few things they really want. Make another family happy on what used to be my favorite holiday, I love seeing kids light up when they get something they've been dying for, it reminds me of how I used to feel as a kid.
Reading this made me really happy.
Although I can't really complain about my childhood in general I know that feeling of not getting what I was wishing for very well.
It was always my same aged neighbour who got from his parents what I wanted to have.
While he got a NES, I got a magic suitcase.
While he got the N64, I got a small LEGO castle.
I know how stupid that sounds as the things I've got were cool and all that as well but ... I mean if it was me getting a N64 back then I guess I would have been like this:


So making other kids feel like this little guy must be one of the most satisfying things ever. :D

Oh and to stay on topic: I don't know what's included in the term "celebrating" but yeah I'm playing a few christmas songs on the accordeon for my family every christmas ever since (I'm over 30 now) and I am enjoying the "christmas mood" although I don't really care for Jesus or any religion related things. I don't really care for presents as well as I'm getting myself what I need (like the Switch last year). I love to enjoy the free days with my family though.
 
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Celebrating it with kids, family and friends. Enjoying it a lot, everybody is in a good mood - really loving it.
 

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I celebrate and love it. I don't care at all for any religious stuff. For me it's about food, giving and receiving gifts (it's fun!), decorations (not a lot of light bulbs, but candles, oranges with cloves in the peel (smells great), red stuff).
And I unironically love Christmas music. Especially the 40s - 60s ones, but also the 80s and 90s. Just specific artists I don't care about, like Mariah Carey...
 

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