I suppose my thing about this is preponderance. Traditions going back 200 years aren't as strong as those going back 2000. Knowing the church's reasoning (supposed) for creating the holiday taints it for me. Then I think...I seriously believe Christ would never defend the holiday. I think he'd say things like "Oh, you don't participate? Cool...I mean, really, it's no big deal"
What bothers me is the fairness. Every other fucking holiday the whole world says "Happy/Merry" and then the actual name.
Except christmas.
"Happy new year!"
"Happy Halloween!"
"Happy SAINT patirick's day!"
25 Dec?
"Happy Holidays".
Da Fuq?
So - while I'd never get my blood pressure up one way or another about the celebration of christmas - the libertarian in me thinks it should at least be treated fairly.
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