TomandJerry
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- Oct 1, 2013
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Is it religiously okay for Muslims to celebrate Christmas?
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BensGrandad
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Why should they when they dont believe in Christ so what is there to celebrate.
None of my family believe in Christ, yet we celebrated Christmas. Which I imagine is the case for a huge number of non-Muslim families in the UK. Why should it be any different for Muslims? If they don't want to celebrate it then fine. If they want to celebrate what is essentially a tradition and time to spend with friends and family for many (if not most) in this country then why shouldn't they?
And to the original question of whether it is ok to celebrate it - don't they get to make that decision for themselves?
BensGrandad
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It is hypocritical as indeed you are being it is in the name CHRISTmas
Buzzer
Languidly Clinical
- Oct 1, 2006
- 26,121
Of course it is and most do. Isn't this a great example of people from other cultures embracing Western culture?
For Christs sake isn`t it obvious, their kids are bound to want presents!!
The Wookiee
Back From The Dead
Mo Farah got slated for wishing his fans a happy Xmas!
Buzzer
Languidly Clinical
- Oct 1, 2006
- 26,121
Point of order here - Muslims do believe in Christ. As far as I understand it, they regard him as a prophet.
Well I suppose half the country had better stop celebrating it then. And I suppose anyone who doesn't go to church at least once a week should also have to work on Christmas Day, as it's a religious holiday. That'll go down well
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Guy Fawkes
The voice of treason
- Sep 29, 2007
- 8,297
Christmas has lost all religious meaning to a lot of people as they are not religious themselves. It has a new meaning to them, one where it's about Santa for the kids, it's about spending time with family that you rarely see, good food and having fun at what would otherwise be quite a depressing time of year (short days, etc)
Besides, Christmas has its roots in European pagan culture when spreading Christianity borrowed from established winter solstice traditions and festivals across pagan Europe to establish itself as the dominant form of religious expression. (stolen traditions include: the tree in the house, feasting, caroling, mistletoe, gift giving and Santa)
dejavuatbtn
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There is a difference between celebrating Christmas and believing in it.
Superphil
Dismember
Indeed, Christ is not someone to believe in or not to believe in, he did exist. Whether or not you believe he was the son of God is a separate issue. The commemoration of his birth is a wonderful time for many, I’m all for that.
Surrey_Albion
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It happens EVERY year .... some twonk ruins Christmas by bringing up religion! What do Christmas trees and sparkly lights have to do with a fictional character from the middle east
Drinking in the pub with muslim friends?
Some do some don't (drink or celebrate Christmas)
Me & my son had a 20 minute kick about with a bunch on christmas day - they werent celebrating it & were just playing football like any normal day.
I expect any devout muslim wouldn't yet someone who cares a lot less would.
It is good news for me as i was able to buy milk eggs & tin foil on christmas day. Years ago I'd have been screwed
Some do some don't (drink or celebrate Christmas)
Me & my son had a 20 minute kick about with a bunch on christmas day - they werent celebrating it & were just playing football like any normal day.
I expect any devout muslim wouldn't yet someone who cares a lot less would.
It is good news for me as i was able to buy milk eggs & tin foil on christmas day. Years ago I'd have been screwed
alfredmizen
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- Mar 11, 2015
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they do believe in christ
Da Man Clay
T'Blades
- Dec 16, 2004
- 16,286
I honestly can’t think of a worse pub conversation.