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I got into a debate with someone about this earlier, and thought I'd get a broader prospective.
What is the true meaning of Christmas to you and your family? For me, though the literal translation of the word Christmas means "Mass of Christ", it is not a celebration of the birth of Christ, as my family is not religious (not atheist, mind you, but I currently consider myself agnostic). Also, when Christ was actually born is disputable...many believe he was actually born in the spring.
For my family, Christmas is a time to celebrate each other...the fact that we are all alive and healthy, and able to enjoy each others' company.
Many feel the "true" meaning of Christmas is forgotten in the hustle and bustle of trees and lights, presents and cookies. I say the true meaning of Christmas is what you and your family make of it, if you even celebrate anything on that day at all.
How about the rest of you?
What is the true meaning of Christmas to you and your family? For me, though the literal translation of the word Christmas means "Mass of Christ", it is not a celebration of the birth of Christ, as my family is not religious (not atheist, mind you, but I currently consider myself agnostic). Also, when Christ was actually born is disputable...many believe he was actually born in the spring.
For my family, Christmas is a time to celebrate each other...the fact that we are all alive and healthy, and able to enjoy each others' company.
Many feel the "true" meaning of Christmas is forgotten in the hustle and bustle of trees and lights, presents and cookies. I say the true meaning of Christmas is what you and your family make of it, if you even celebrate anything on that day at all.
How about the rest of you?