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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can call it a holiday tree, it's american[/quote]

Thanks for calling Jews, and people of other faiths (or no faith) who don't participate in the historically Christian holiday of Christmas. Un-American. Are you voting for trump? [/quote]

She didn't say that and you are being a jerk.

It is a secular American tradition, right up there with tailgate parties and halloween trick or treating.

Quit being so sensitive and try enjoying yourself a little.[/quote]

New poster here.  It is definitely not a secular American tradition.  We're Jewish (not very observant, but Jewish) and don't have a Christmas tree because we don't celebrate Christmas because we're not Christian.  That's what we tell our kids.  [/quote]

Many atheists who are not Christian, UUs who are also not Christian, some Jews, some muslims, some Hindus, etc all have Christmas trees, not because they are Christian but because Christmas trees are a beautiful and fun part of a secular American tradition. The nativity scene in my house, prayers, lessons and carols, and advent wreaths are all religious Christian things that are not "American" traditions. They are Christian/Catholic traditions.

The tree, gaudy lights, nutcrackers, snowflakes, jingle bells, reindeer and Santa are all secular American traditions.

Just hecause some people do not celebrate Christmas in this country does not diminish that it is an American tradition, including being the one religious holiday that is also an American national holiday. Christmas is a part of this country's fabric and secular culture, beyond being a religious holiday for the majority religion in this country.  Christmas drives a significant portion of our economy. It monopolizes stores, restaurants and two-three months of our calendar each year. It has inspired countless American movies, songs, books, traditions and mini industries, including very constant and profitable fashions such as PJs, sweaters, Christmas party dresses and mens and womens accessories. Christmas is the theme behind the majority of advertising from Halloween through the New Year on TV and print. Christmas is one of the reason's why America's favorite dance group the Rockettes has remained so popular for many years, provides classical ballet companies with their largest audiences and most popular and profitable tradition of the Nutcracker (a Christmas tradition for many families), and inspires the biggest parade in our country, Macy's Thanksgiving Parade whose purpose is to welcome Santa Claus to America.

All of these things and Christmas traditions consume the majority of American culture for around 15-20% of the year, and not one of them is religious. To say that Christmas is not an American cultural tradition is incorrect, and acknowleging that it is does not diminish those who do not celebrate this American cultural holiday.[/quote]

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