Anybody dislike nativity scenes?

I'm sorry, I don't entirely understand why you want to take religion out of Christmas. Obviously, Christ was not actually born on December 25, but since we don't know the actual day, this is a date that, yes was chosen by some Emperor, but it is a day we accept as the celebration of Christ's birth.

Something tells me you are speaking of Jehovah Witnesses ? I believe in God like you do, I do celebrate Christmas, but I don't put up a tree and haven't for years, Christmas to me has become to commercialized and the true meaning has been lost.

My cousins were raised in a church who did not believe in christmas. Every year my parents bought them gifts and we would go to their home and give them presents. They weren't christmas presents, if we called them that, they would not be allowed to accept. They were not wrapped in christmas paper, most times just in the sack from the store. It was just a way to show my cousins some love and caring. There is nothing wrong with not wanting a nativity scene. There is nothing wrong with not wanting a tree, santa, or any other thing that commercialism pushes on us this time of the year. Enjoy the time of the year that has been chosen to reflect on the sharing of love not only to our children and family but to all those around you who need a little cheering or help.

This is only my opinion but why would you celebrate at all. I find this hard to understand because Christmas is about Christ not santa or elves it's Christ's birth why have so many ppl forgot this. I would not celebrate kwanza(sp) hannaka(sp) because they are not my religion and i would not understand why the reason for it. I celebrate christmas becasue its christs birth. We still have santa for the kids but the story about santa is that he wanted to bring gifts to all the good children of the world and what better day to do it than on Christmas which is the season for celebrating and giving. Jesus is the reason for the season

You will find this weird. I am an atheist. And I like nativity scenes, and I like also religious art , good ones, not the current day stuff, things from the renaissance for example. Funny thing, ins´t it?

I 'm not sure whether I like or dislike nativity scenes, but I do find it all a bit corny... Afterall the woman has just given birth unaided, where was the placenta?

I think it's quite unusual. Of course it is your right to celebrate Christmas without a nativity scene, or without a Christmas tree or whatever else you have a problem with, but I personally have a real problem with instances in which people have been forced to remove nativity scenes from public places so as not to give offense. We are as free to use nativty scenes as you are NOT to use them.

I think it's totally up to you whether you have a nativity scene or not. I don't think that you are weird or bad, it's just the way you were raised. i do not have a nativity scene in my house. I have one but it stays in the attic. It's just not something I want in my house.

I do not dis like it but when I see it sometimes I am like wow.I do not celebrate Christmas at all but if you want to display the lights and scenes more power to you.I do not think jesus was born in the cold because sheperds were out at the time of his birth but I do not make a big deal out of nayones beliefs

I have a letter that I would like to share with you: My Birthday is coming soon. Will you join me? Dear loved ones, As you well know, we are getting closer to my birthday. Every year there is a celebration in my honor and I think that this year the celebration will be repeated. During this time there are many people shopping for gifts, there are many radio announcements, TV commercials, and in every part of the world everyone is talking that my birthday is getting closer and closer. It is really very nice to know, that at least once a year, some people think of me. As you know, the celebration of my birthday began many years ago. At first people seemed to understand and be thankful of all that I did for them, but in these times, no one seems to know the reason for the celebration. Family and friends get together and have a lot of fun, but they don't know the meaning of the celebration. I remember that last year there was a great feast in my honor. The dinner table was full of delicious foods, pastries, fruits, assorted nuts and chocolates. The decorations were exquisite and there were many, many beautifully wrapped gifts. But, do you want to know something? I wasn't invited. I was the guest of honor and they didn't remember to send me an invitation. The party was for me, but when that great day came, I was left outside, they closed the door in my face .... and I wanted to be with them and share their table. In truth, that didn't surprise me because in the last few years all close their doors to me. Since I wasn't invited, I decided to enter the party without making any noise. I went in and stood in a corner. They were all drinking; there were some who were drunk and telling jokes and laughing at everything. They were having a grand time. To top it all, this big fat man all dressed in red wearing a long white beard entered the room yelling Ho-Ho-Ho! He seemed drunk. He sat on the sofa and all the children ran to him, saying: "Santa Claus, Santa Claus" as if the party were in his honor! At 12 Midnight all the people began to hug each other; I extended my arms waiting for someone to hug me and ... do you know .. no one hugged me. Suddenly they all began to share gifts. They opened them one by one with great expectation. When all had been opened, I looked to see if, maybe, there was one for me. What would you feel if on your birthday everybody shared gifts and you did not get one? I then understood that I was unwanted at that party and quietly left. Every year it gets worse. People only remember to eat and drink, the gifts, the parties and nobody remembers me. I would like this Christmas that you allow me to enter into your life. I would like that you recognize the fact that almost two thousand years ago I came to this world to give my life for you, on the cross, to save you. Today, I only want that you believe this with all your heart. I want to share something with you. As many didn't invite me to their party, I will have my own celebration, a grandiose party that no one has ever imagined, a spectacular party. I'm still making the final arrangements. Today I am sending out many invitations and there is an invitation for you. I want to know if you wish to attend and I will make a reservation for you and write your name with golden letters in my great guest book. Only those on the guest list will be invited to the party. Those who don't answer the invite, will be left outside. Be prepared because when all is ready you will be part of my great party. See you soon. I Love you! Jesus P.S. Please share this message with your loved ones, before Christmas. Love You, Jesus

I love the nativity scene. It is a Christian representation of what Christmas is all about.

I don't understand if you believe then ant does it hurt. Even if I didn't believe which I do If I had all the pc. I would put one out I think you are making to big of a deal out of this.

I think people should celebrate their Christmas as they themselves see fit and not as others think they should celebrate. As a catholic, I always make sure to have a nativity set on display just to remind the younger children that we are celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Personally to me Christmas is what you make it. I get tired of people try to force Jesus on others at this time of year. It should be a time of happiess & good will. That means to each his own. Everyone has the right to celebrate in whatever way they see fit. To me it is more about happiness & being with my family. I do not bring Jesus into it at all & that is my right.

Christmas is the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Its not about giving presents, putting up a tree, hanging up mistletoe. Its for all Christians to celebrate the birth of our Saviour. Christianity is not a religion, its a faith in Jesus Christ. Catholicism, Baptist, etc are religions. Religion is how you worship. Christianity is the faith in Jesus Christ. You dont have to have the nativity displayed or anything else for that matter to celebrate Christmas. Its about remember that Jesus was born to save us sinners. Just remember dont focus on presents. that can be given during the year if that is a teaching you want to give your children and spending time with families. Because that is what being a christian is. Christmas time is celebrating the birth of Jesus.+

Yes, I do like Nativity scenes. More importantly I like the story relayed by the Nativity scene, which is the birth of Jesus Christ. In the USA we have to keep fighting for the right to display them. The libral Democrats try to block such religious expressions. As far as the date of Christmas, I'm not going to dispute that. Tradition says December 25. I know there are many that believe history shows otherwise. Even so, it is hard to know for sure. The Bible never says Dec. 25, so I'm not so concerned about that.

Approach it doing what feels right between you, your family and God. I would probably suggest explaining to them why other people use this date to celebraate the birth of Christ.

The bad thing about Christmas is the crowds in the shops and the coomercialism. The good thing is the Christmas carols and nativity scenes that remind us of the reason for the season.

its ok i do not have any religous artifacts about for christmas or easter either,but then i am not that religous yes i beleive,but thats as far as it goes.

i like them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!