Thank you, someone had to say it.

But... But, you just commentated with an opinion....

1. I hate that this had to be said. 2. I'm grateful that someone said it. 3. I love the way YOU said it.

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So what did chafe your ego?? The fact that Christianity stole Christmas from pagans .or the fact that it's a commercial festival ,disasterous to family relationships and your own religion. Or perhaps it's the tooting of your own horn when u realise it isn't the celebration of the birth of Jesus, as he was born in March/april. But railroading of the existing more secular, diverse , connected to earth religion of pagans in the name of power and influence. Every religion has its root in power play, but no other widespread religion was solely started to hold power & money for the rich. So perhaps u should consider siting the f**k down.

Xmas is based on previous pagan traditions like Saturnalia or Yule. So don’t let any Christian fundamentalist tell you that you can’t celebrate it. There is nothing inherently Christian about the festivity. Enjoy it!

I think this year Santa wears a white coat 🥼 and works in a lab 🧪!!!

As a relatively observant, albeit progressive, Christian, the whole idea of American Christmas being religious (despite what fundamentalists might say) makes me roll my eyes. In the liturgical calendar the four weeks leading up to Christmas are a time of darkness and penance NOT celebration. Christmas runs from Dec 25 - Jan 5 with the Epiphany on Jan 6. That is the celebratory period. So when a fundie chides "I'm a Christian so I say Merry Christmas!" I clap back with "Oh, you're one of those people who serves the birthday cake before the guest of honor has arrived. STFU and just enjoy the Northern European Yule traditions for what they are -- a reminder that the green of spring will come and the light will return.

Most of my family are either atheists or agnostics and we love Christmas. Christmas carols and an angel on the tree. Tons of food and family.