Popcornbird -

I was raised Catholic. Just because I stopped believing, does not mean that I am no longer attached to traditions. When I visit my mother, I go to church with her out of respect, because I know it means a lot to her. I even enjoy it, I just don't believe anymore.

Why would I STOP celebrating Christmas. Let's look at the vast majority of Americans for a moment. Do you think they're celebrating the birth of Christ? I don't. I think far more people view Christmas as a consumerist exchange. It's lost its religious significance in mainstream culture. Look at most Christmas movies, do you even see a reference to Jesus?

Christmas is about sharing, home, love and family. I am grateful Jesus Christ was born. I am grateful for the change he made on this earth and for his teachings. I am therefore grateful for his birth. As an agnostic, I see no problem with me indulging in a holiday that has been long divorced from its religious connotations as I probably have far more respect for it than some "Christians".

I might also add that is a public holiday, which pretty much enforces the public to acknowledge it at the least.