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Xmas is my favorite time of the year. I have so many distinct childhood memories wrapped around this time of year and it evokes such an intense air of nostalgia and comfort for me. I don’t care about the religious piece despite being raised in a Catholic household. I just love all the traditions, the music, the snow, the decorations, the ambience. It’s so special. :jonny6:

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On 11/7/2022 at 3:33 AM, Jude said:

Not until last year. I was raised in a christian cult so I never experienced celebrating Xmas or bdays but now I'm free. Xmas is so fun!

 

On 11/7/2022 at 3:58 AM, lestat111 said:

Yes, one of our biggest holidays, in my country it is on january 7th.

 

On 11/7/2022 at 4:45 AM, TrueBlood said:

I don't simply 'cause I'm an atheist. I do like the overall christmas spirit tho with decorations, Mariah Carey and everything else.

 

On 11/7/2022 at 4:54 AM, Navy4Life said:

Not really but I love buying gifts for friends so I do that every year. 
 

 

On 11/7/2022 at 5:19 AM, Revolution said:

secularly

 

On 11/7/2022 at 5:30 AM, Oktober Knight said:

I do not cause retail ruined the holiday for me. Everyone turns into a needy kvnt and the crowds in public places are ridiculous. Not to mention I don't need anything so getting gifts is pointless. 

 

I did all my husband to decorate last year for the first time in years so we'll probably do that again. 

 

On 11/7/2022 at 5:42 AM, kandicha said:

Yes I do - I grew up Muslim but we have some Christian family members so we always celebrated Christmas with them (and they celebrated Muslim holidays with us). It's such a fun holiday so I plan to continue.

 

On 11/7/2022 at 5:47 AM, Dancehall Queen said:

I was raised Catholic, but celebrate a secular Christmas now. I love gift giving, decorating, visiting small towns that go all out for Xmas, etc. 

 

On 11/7/2022 at 5:56 AM, schnetzka said:

I get together with my mom's side of the family on Christmas but I don't do it for the religious aspect. My family is religious but I just go to spend time with them.

 

On 11/7/2022 at 6:15 AM, jezebelvictoria said:

No. God doesn't exist. 

 

On 11/7/2022 at 6:28 AM, Taylucifer said:

i'm agnostic but yes i do idgaf it's fun and my family and i always travel abroad to celebrate it

 

On 11/7/2022 at 7:24 AM, StormFury said:

I'm Jewish so no, but I'm also secular. I just think it's overrated

 

On 11/7/2022 at 7:27 AM, Saddy said:

Yes and only because of the food :gayliyahcat1:

 

On 11/7/2022 at 8:19 AM, Siberian Tiger said:

Yes for Orthodox Christmas. But I am not religious so for me it's just an excuse for having an extra day off and eating food

 

On 11/7/2022 at 8:41 AM, Feanor said:

Yes, I love Christmas, but more as a consumer and someone who just loves the entire vibe of the season.

 

I'm not Christian so I don't celebrate the religious aspects of the holiday, but I love decorating my flat, going to the Christmas markets in the cities, going Christmas shopping, cooking (and eating :eli:) elaborate dishes and going to Christmas parties and of course listening to Christmas music almost all the time for basically all of November & December.

 

It's simply the best time of the year.

 

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On 11/7/2022 at 10:02 AM, mercurialworld said:

Yup, my family is Roman Catholic and I was raised as such. As other people have mentioned, I really just enjoy the vibe of the season/holiday more than anything else to do with it.

 

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On 11/7/2022 at 10:59 AM, Raver said:

Love the vibes and spending time with my family 

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On 11/7/2022 at 11:30 AM, terrorblade said:

yes I just luv everything about it

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On 11/7/2022 at 4:15 PM, Danger said:

Yeah but I celebrate on Christmas Eve with my family and normally don't do **** Christmas day 

I used to go all out on presents but I don't get the same energy so I'm not spending as much this year 

 

On 11/8/2022 at 12:50 AM, popmusicisdead said:

genuinely happy for you sis. 

Kathryn Bernardo, ha impact :clap3:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

o.t. yes. i was actually depressed when i spent 3 Christmases in Japan where they don't really celebrate. well that and seasonal depression 

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On 11/8/2022 at 12:58 AM, Jude said:

Thanks sis. Wait, Kat is no longer a member of INC? Good for her. :clap3:

 

On 11/8/2022 at 2:37 AM, Pop Life said:

I don’t really know how to celebrate anything really. I struggle to be festive, though I do appreciate the general holiday cheer.

 

On 11/8/2022 at 4:11 AM, Before Today said:

I was raised Muslim but I go to church for Christmas only because my Christian friends invite me and I like the festivity. In reality, I'm agnostic atheist who culturally appropriate religion's rituals and festivals. I'm every religion and not. :skull:

 

13 hours ago, Boysdontcry said:

Yes. I was raised on Christmas in the UK & it's just gotten bigger & bigger over the years. We tend to catch on a bit later than the US (Halloween seems to be getting bigger in the UK now too).

 

I love buying gifts for people. I know it's not about the money and the UK is going through a major cost of living crisis at the moment, but I've been buying little gifts over the last couple of months so I have something to give to people.

 

I also went to Church on Christmas Day last year & I plan on doing it again. 

 

5 hours ago, Zeferino said:

I was raised Christian but lately I've been in touch with my dad's side of the family roots (Jewish) so now I'm like, just loving the vibes (the presents) as a lot of you have expressed. :heart2: 

 

 

54 minutes ago, CottageHore said:

Xmas is my favorite time of the year. I have so many distinct childhood memories wrapped around this time of year and it evokes such an intense air of nostalgia and comfort for me. I don’t care about the religious piece despite being raised in a Catholic household. I just love all the traditions, the music, the snow, the decorations, the ambience. It’s so special. :jonny6:

 

29 minutes ago, Dystopian said:

i buy gifts for people but none of that religious ****

Dancehall Queen

 

Thank you for participating in my thread sistren and I wish you all a happy holiday, even if you don’t celebrate :heart: 

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