The Secular History of Christmas (And Why It’s Okay To Like It)
2024年11月8日 · Explore the deep, cultural, and spiritual layers of Christmas, blending secular traditions, religious roots, and modern nostalgia.
5 Surprising Historical Facts About Christmas
2024年12月16日 · From early Christians opposing the celebration of Jesus' birth to why 'Xmas' is not a secular attack, here are some intriguing truths about Christmas from a CofC professor of religious studies. “The Puritan Governor interrupting the Christmas Sports,” by Howard Pyle c. 1883 (Photo Credit: Public Domain)
The secularization of Christmas doesn't make it any friendlier to …
2017年12月23日 · Christmas took over America a long time ago, despite our ostensibly secular union. Want some evidence? Hanukkah, which lasts eight days, is not a widely-celebrated holiday; it doesn't even merit...
In defense of secular Christmas - Vox
2015年12月25日 · There’s the Christmas of an ethereal nativity scene featuring a sweet baby Jesus nestled in his manger, the north star shining bright over him, Mary, Joseph, the three wise men, angels, a...
Nonreligious Ways to Celebrate the Christmas Holiday
2017年3月17日 · If you want to celebrate a secular Christmas, just ignore the religious options. There's plenty to choose from, though the Christian Right would have people believe that there is only one "definitive" set of traditions which represent a "real" Christmas.
Is Christmas a Religious or Secular Holiday? - Learn Religions
2019年6月25日 · For members of all other religions, as well as atheists and many reasonable Christians, declaring Christmas as a secular holiday would be an important movement toward eliminating the presumptuous and illegal assertion that America is a Christian nation based upon Christian values.
Christmas Is and Always Has Been a Secular Holiday for Everyone
Today, Christmas is celebrated around the world, both as a religious holiday and as a secular festival. For many, it has become more of a secular cultural event, where family gatherings, feasts, and gift exchanges take precedence over religious observance.
How Should Christians Respond to the Increasing Secularization of ...
2023年12月14日 · The holiday season has become increasingly secularized. Numerous people celebrate Christmas but do not recognize the reason for the day. Although individuals may now view Christmas as a cultural holiday, they cannot change the fact that the history of the day is deeply rooted in the Christian faith.
Christmas: A Secular Holiday In Modern Times
Christmas, a holiday once deeply rooted in Christianity, has evolved over time to become a widely celebrated, secular occasion. Observed on December 25 by Christians around the world, Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and is traditionally a time for worship, gift-giving, and spending time with loved ones.
Secular and Religious Christmas Traditions Share Purpose
2022年12月14日 · Secular Christmas traditions have the power to unite communities of different faiths and backgrounds. Some writers have argued that President Ulysses S. Grant established Christmas as a federal holiday to unite the ideologically opposed North and South in the aftermath of the American Civil War.
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