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Originally Posted by blankall
It's not secular though...
Just because some people are treating it that way, doesn't mean it is for everyone. Also, while all of our other secular holidays have roots in historical events that are not tied to religion, the roots here are clearly religious. Many of the customs are derived from pre-existing Celtic and Roman religions, but that doesn't make them any less Christian, as Christian customs are largely a mix of Celtic, Roman, and Jewish religious traditions to begin with.
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The roots are religious but so are the roots of all our holidays. Victoria day celebrates the birthday of the Monarch appointed by God. For Christmas there are two distinct holidays being celebrated. Otherwise why would devout athiests give Christmas presents.
1 is the secular Christmas that the state sponsors the other is a religious festival.
A country with christian roots shouldn't toss out the cultural aspects of its history just because they were based on a religious festival. Halloween is a loosely religious festival as well. However it has been embraced as a secular day for kids. We didn't rename Halloween Costume and Canday day. It kept the name of the festival as it became secular. Instead of warding of evil spirits it became about scary movies and cute kid and animal costumes.
The same should be done with Christmas. Encourage participation in the secular holiday of giving.