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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't get why this is so baffling. For many families, there are a lot of aspects of the Christmas celebration that have little to nothing to do with the birth of Christ. Advent wreaths -- sure, that's about Jesus. But the tree & the lights & the menus, none of that has to do with Jesus. (I don't really think the gift exchanges do either, for most people, but I suppose you could make a case that it's symbolic of the magi.)

I grew up in a church-going home, but our Christmas celebration had more to do with family obligations/traditions than with faith. I still have beliefs, but if I had lost my faith, I doubt I'd abandon my family's rituals. I don't think a child needs to know anything about Jesus to enjoy Santa & the excitement of Christmas morning.

[b]I can see how a devout Christian might be upset at seeing a holy celebration watered down to a secular event.[/b] But I think that ship sailed a LONG time ago, and I don't see the virtue in getting mad at non-Christians enjoying the season.[/quote]

Yeah - I understand why devout Christians get upset about bringing Santa, and the tree, into Christmas, because it takes away from the true purpose of the holiday.  But this ire (or "lack of understanding") regarding non-Christians participating in aspects of the holiday that have nothing to do with Christianity to begin with is a new one.  [/quote]

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