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Originally Posted by Xera
Yes, Christmas and Easter both have their beginnings as pagan holidays; however in modern context they are both Christian religious holidays. Since we don't live in ancient times when these were pagan holidays, it is reasonable to expect religious connotations associated with a RELIGIOUS holiday.
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Originally Posted by Xera
Just because you take over a holiday doesn't make it yours. Just because people who are not Christians decide that they want to celebrate Christmas because it is such a lovely holiday, does not give you the right to determine what it is we're celebrating. It’s the birth of Jesus Christ, hence the name CHRISTmas.
This is ours. You’re intruding on our day, and then getting pissed because we aren't letting go of it cheerfully. I don't get it. I'm glad to share, but don't take more than your fair share, and don't decide what a holiday means just so you can be a part of it too.
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You see the irony in this, don't you?
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