Has Religion Been Wrung Out of Christmas?

Well, I don't care much about religion, but then, I don't care that much about Christmas. When my kids were little, we had a tree and presents and all. I have grandkids now, of course I send them something.

I suppose that you do not know any people who are Christians from your comments. Of course we enjoy remembering that Jesus began as a baby in a manger and ended as a Saviour on a cross. A Carol Service is beautiful and open to everyone who cares to attend. If you are open to having your impressions changed I would recommend you go to one, if you can.

Yes, it definately has become more about presents and eating and drinking. Although I do go to midnight mass with my son and his family it's still all about what you are going to get from Santa!

We celebrate the religious side, and giving gifts is a wonderful experience. It's really much nicer than receiving gifts, that's not just a wise old saying - it's true! But there's no harm in also enjoying the secular aspect as well, because it's cheery to see the lights and hear the music and the bright red and green in the middle of a cold and barren winter. And people watch Christmas movies that show life as we wish it was. We wish we could experience peace on Earth and good will towards men.

Judging by the crowds in churches at Christmas I think for many people the religious side is still important.

OK this is a BURRRR in my saddle. I am not religious but I am Spiritual and some wench in America got her panties in a bunch and any Christian celebration or even saying Merry Christmas will practically get you jailed. IMO that really messed up the country and all of the sudden non resident born people have clout and we the people of America can't sing our Christmas songs, ect..((and our rights have sorely been compromised - they get preferred treatment and we get the book thrown at us))) .seems to be she should have been seen as the problem and not the flipping solution. Guess the Government was TOO chicken to tell her if you're offended you don't have to participate, better yet get the hell out of MY country.

I would suggest that you do a little research on the history of Christmas and you might find some interesting things. All the best!

It is up to the parents to make sure their children believe in the story of Jesus.

Some still do, but they are a minority. Christmas has been so commercialized since I was a kid, but we did go to Christmas mass, and every Sunday.