I share the same view as my former political science professor - Christmas obviously has a religious connotation but it has become somewhat a tradition that most people adhere to in the western world - Including atheists, agnostics, deists and people with other religious affiliations - The whole economy and calendar are set up according to Christmas and Eastern, few people refuse to celebrate them even if they aren't Christians - I'm not a big fan of Christmas, but I do enjoy it because I have more laid back time to be with my family and I like offering people gifts - There's a lot of happiness during Christmas for everyone. Currently, given that my mum is now an atheist too no one in my house (not counting my 14 year old sister) is religious and we are still going to celebrate Christmas - There's no reason not to. Christmas still bears a religious meaning but it is now mostly a tradition, just like atheist Jews take part into Jewish rituals even if they are atheists, it's just a cultural thing.
I don't enjoy Christmas as much as I used to be because I've grown from receiving expensive gifts like iPods, videogames and consoles to being the one who offers those gifts, but being the giver sure has it's advantages, it's wonderful to see people's joy when I offer them a gift - And also because Christmas is not holiday time but rather time to study hard for January exams.
I don't enjoy Christmas as much as I used to be because I've grown from receiving expensive gifts like iPods, videogames and consoles to being the one who offers those gifts, but being the giver sure has it's advantages, it's wonderful to see people's joy when I offer them a gift - And also because Christmas is not holiday time but rather time to study hard for January exams.
Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you
