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Wow, I did not intend to seem as snarky as I apparently did.  Sorry!  Let me be clear.  I am not necessarily opposed to non-Christians celebrating Christmas.  I remember asking my parents about this when I was a kid.  They said that they are fine with it because it's their hope that in the festivities of the season, they will somehow get that mustard seed of faith.  I try to keep that mindset, but I have a hard time with it when it comes to people who make fun of us the rest of the year.  I wrote this post after receiving a "Warm Wishes" card from a friend who speaks out against Christianity every single chance she gets.  It seemed very hypocritical.  The only purpose of her card was to show off pictures of her Aruba vacation.  these are the people I have issues with.  If you are a non-Christian who would like to participate in the season, I simply ask that you respect our religion during the "off-season" as well.  Please don't try to convince yourself that it's not a religious holiday.  Of course it is.

Yes, I do try to minimize the commercialism and focus on Christ during the season.

I know the pagan history of trees, [b]but don't believe the theory that that's where the Christmas tree originated[/b].  [b]The tree, wreath, holly, etc is a symbol of eternal life.[/b]  [/quote]

Uh - yeah.  The wreath, the tree and holly all are symbols of eternal life - symbols that predated Christians' (and I am one) appropriation of them for Christmas.  For example, holly is repeatedly referenced in Celtic mythology.  This is not so much a matter of belief, or a "theory," OP, but a matter of historical fact.  All of Christianity's major holidays/themes - Christmas, Easter/the resurection, son of god - were "borrowed" from pagans (really, other religions).  It's nothing to be ashamed of , but neither can you wave it off as a theory and dismiss it.  You're entitled to your own beliefs; you are not entitled to your own facts.

The simple fact is, OP, that Christmas, in this increasingly secular country, is an increasingly secular holiday.  I know you hate it, but really, it's like complaining about the tides.  You'll be much happier if you just accept it, and celebrate however you want to.    [/quote]

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