First, the Friendly Atheist showcased this display by The Triangle Freethought Society Raleigh, North Carolina.
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I like it. As Hemant says: "It's positive without being disparaging."
The Triangle Freethought Society site.
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AlterNet had the a great column by Greta Christina:
7 Reasons for Atheists to Celebrate the Holidays
A great list and I agree with many of her choices. Last year, I did a similar post. If you want to read it, click here.
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UPDATE: Dr. Monkey over at Monkey Muck had a very similar post today. Check it out!
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American Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI was mulling doing another piece on that... I think you may have encouraged me. ;)
We're on the same wave length. I have a similar post up.
ReplyDeleteI love it. Perfect, so nice to see this out in the public....I often find my view points at odds with most of the world. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Seriously,that's how we celebrate it too.Only my greatgrandma was religious and going to church and my grandparents on my mother's side are religious too,as for the rest..well it's an occasion to reunite family and friends like you say.My father is an atheist too.My mother believes in God but not religious.As for myself,I believe in lot of things but I'm not religious as well and to me Chistmas is supposed to be a day where we open our hearts..and celebrate life,only,what I don't understand is that..why people aren't doing that all year?I mean,if I want to buy a gift to my friend on any other day of the year,I will,just as much if I want to buy a bottle of champagne once in a while.I won't wait for Christmas,if I did,and I might be dead by then...And about opening the heart,I do my best.The same how ridiculous it is to wait for a date to tell yours that you love them and invite them over for dinner!Don't you agree?So yeah I rather hear about your points which makes much sense,than other people's points who don't at all.You would see here in my family,Christmas is rather simple and changes each year as well.Well sometimes,not for the best!lol.Have a nice time with your family!
ReplyDeleteWhat Candie said! HAHA . .Have a a great Christmas whatever your beliefs. Happy holidays.
ReplyDeletei agree with most of the 7 as well. the holidays are a great time of connection. i hope you have great holidays with plenty of time with your family.
ReplyDeleteMy former boss sends out a mass e mail greeting on the solstices (both summer and winter). I look forward to them because they talk about humanity in a larger way. I also think Christmas and several holidays are a great excuse to spend time with loved ones and to let the kids do whatever they want. It's not so much about religion for me.
ReplyDeleteActually, even an atheist can celebrate the birth of Jesus if they want to do so. I believe that the man, Jesus, did exist, but only as a man. So I guess we could celebrate his birthday? I think?
ReplyDeleteIt’s that time of year again! I’m doing the rounds and apologising for my complete failure to more regularly offer comment on everybody’s incredible efforts for the year. I know how hard it can be to keep up with the daily grind of everyday posting, and want to thank you for your efforts.
ReplyDeleteI especially want to wish festive greetings for all from down here at [nearly] the end of the world, the bottom of Tasmania.
So, if you could delete whatever is not applicable, I’d like to wish you a very pleasant/merry/happy/wonderful/safe Amaterasu; Ashurall; Beiwe; Choimus; Christmas; Dazh Boh; Dongzhi; Goru; Hanukkah; Hogmanay; Junkanoo; Karachun; Koleda; Lenæa; Meán Geimhridh; Modranicht; New Years; Ras as-Sana; Rozhanitsa Feast; Şeva Zistanê; shōgatsu; Summer Solstice [if you're in the Southern Hemisphere]; Sviatki; Vánoce; Winter solstice [if you're in the Northern Hemisphere]; Yalda; Yule-tide; Ziemassvētki; and Коляда!
With a hearty three cheers from Kris, Jen, Henry and Ezra!
I like it!
ReplyDeleteGotta love the fact that it's snowing on your blog. Hope you enjoyed the festive season :)
ReplyDeletehope you and your family have a great new year wings!
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