I'm an atheist and if I want to celebrate Christmas I will.
Although the Christmas we all know is rife with Christianity, it originates from Pagan tradition. One of these, and arguably the most important, is the date.
The bible does not state when Jesus was born, however historians believe he was probably born around September (it is unlikely he was born during winter and survived). The feast of the son of Isis was held on this day however; drinking, eating, and gift-giving were done during this festival (so we're not so different from the Pagans after all huh?). Also the winter solstice was celebrated in Rome well before Jesus' birth.
Pope Julius I declared that christmas was this day, most likely to make it easier for pagans to convert to Catholicism.
The tree was a symbol many people used to remind them that their crops would grow again.
Anywho, the modern X-mas we know today (most likely) comes from Germany. The first recorded decoration of a tree in celebration of J.C's birth was in 1521 in Germany.
But if you don't believe me search it on google or whatever you use and get over it. You tell me I'm not supposed to celebrate this holiday because it's celbrating an idea I don't believe in, but when someone doesn't celebrate it they're instantly condemned for being evil or whatever the hell it is you judge people who don't agree with you wholeheartedly as.
Merry Birth of Santa.
(Even though it's the 26th here).
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