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In reply to the discussion: Curious about Non Christians on DU [View all]Vinca
(50,323 posts)74. I'm an atheist and I used to buy a Christmas tree anyway.
Who doesn't like the smell of spruce and pretty lights? A few years ago I gave up my faux celebration because it's too much of a hassle and it costs $50 for a decent tree. I've always wondered if you did Jay Leno-like interviews of random people on the street how many would say Christmas is for celebrating Santa's birthday with presents.
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Atheist. Normally celebrate Christmas with mixed religious family, but no plans this year.
LeftyMom
Dec 2015
#4
Atheists -- we do the tree (it's pagan, after all), presents, cookies, decorate gingerbread house.
Arugula Latte
Dec 2015
#8
This kinda crap has no place here or on conservative networks, socialist ones, liberal ones or any
NotHardly
Dec 2015
#12
Atheist, "Culturally Christian" (which is kind of unavoidable, I suppose)
Spider Jerusalem
Dec 2015
#15
non-religious. I just play along, try not to harsh anybody else's buzz. but personally it's a
KG
Dec 2015
#24
There's nothing religious related to my Christmas tree, lights, presents, or other decor
NightWatcher
Dec 2015
#47
Non-religious but Christmas is fun so we celebrate it with family, food, a tree.
Shrike47
Dec 2015
#52
My wife and I are atheists, but there are many secular Christmas traditions to enjoy.
Act_of_Reparation
Dec 2015
#68
Atheist who doesn't celebrate Christmas but not because of any religious overtones
justiceischeap
Dec 2015
#81