LnidaLou writes:
I loved Christmas as any child would, but celebrating Jesus' birthday gave it a depth of meaning that it lost for me when I ceased to be a theist.
Christmas ceased its mystical meaning to me when I realized Santa Clause didn't exist. Then when I was old enough to understand what Jesus was I told my parents, "You lied about Santa, how can I believe you about this Jesus stuff."
While I don't put up lights, a tree, or all those other things, my girlfriend, who is a Chinese born Buddhist, and I, the atheist, do celebrate Christmas because it is a time to spend with your family and show people you care for them.
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