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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your husband will miss his family at Christmas. I regret caving into my spouse about this years ago. It's not the same being surrounded by non-Christians at that time of year. [/quote]

What 'Christian' things do American Christians do at Christmas besides perhaps saying a few lines of grace before eating? The rest of the time you are having a meal with the family, sitting around talking or watching tv, opening Christmas gifts etc....which are all the things my family did when we celebrated Christmas and we are non practicing Muslims! My parents had us celebrate Christmas do we wouldn't feel left out at school! Lol[/quote]

Our family is originally from Germany and there are many customs surrounding the holiday that make it special. You would not understand. [/quote]

Yeah I'm not talking about German Christmas traditions. I bet most Christian Americans can't understand your customs either since they are not of Gerkan origin!!

I'm asking about what the run of the mill average American family does for Christmas that is so Christian?[/quote]

We always went midnight services on Christmas Eve at our church when I was a kid. I no longer practice religion, but I do miss that service. It was meaningful for my family at the time.[/quote]

So go to one, nothing is stopping you. [/quote]

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