Women who keep their married name YEARS after the divorce.

Jagraf

My sister in law celebrates Diwali and always wishes me a happy one. I just feel nice things I'm not angry or annoyed and I couldn't see myself asking her to stop

I understand the hypocrisy of celebrating christmas if you are not Christian. What I don't understand is why people get annoyed at being sent good wishes, from anyone, at any time and on behalf of any religion. I just say "feel the love" it's a much better place to be than getting all worked up.:D

Mojisola

Jagraf wrote: »

I understand the hypocrisy of celebrating christmas if you are not Christian.

Unless you're going to church and/or carol services when you're not a believer, you're not celebrating the holiday as a religious one. Just enjoying a mid-winter festival by decorating your house, sharing meals and exchanging presents isn't celebrating a Christian festival.

What I don't understand is why people get annoyed at being sent good wishes, from anyone, at any time and on behalf of any religion. I just say "feel the love" it's a much better place to be than getting all worked up.:D

I agree with this sentiment!

notanewuser

Jagraf wrote: »

My sister in law celebrates Diwali and always wishes me a happy one. I just feel nice things I'm not angry or annoyed and I couldn't see myself asking her to stop

I understand the hypocrisy of celebrating christmas if you are not Christian. What I don't understand is why people get annoyed at being sent good wishes, from anyone, at any time and on behalf of any religion. I just say "feel the love" it's a much better place to be than getting all worked up.:D

I think for me it's because most demonstrate that they couldn't actually give a shiny one the rest of the year.

heuchera

Christmas hasn't been very Christian for a long time now.. it's mainly consumerist.

Jagraf

notanewuser wrote: »

I think for me it's because most demonstrate that they couldn't actually give a shiny one the rest of the year.

In that case I too would probably feel the same. You didn't really put that across in your posts though x

heuchera

notanewuser wrote: »

I think for me it's because most demonstrate that they couldn't actually give a shiny one the rest of the year.

I think if someone spends the other 364 days of the year alienating people and being unpleasant then yes they shouldn't be surprised if the offers don't come flooding in to spend Christmas Day with people!

But I actually quite like the 'excuse' to contact people at Christmas who I rarely see but I still think of them. It's nice just to send a card and wish them well for the New Year. I know I could do this the rest of the year, but people generally don't. I see my family at Christmas and on milestone birthdays, when we have a get-together.

Person_one

pickledonionspaceraider wrote: »

I wonder how many people sitting down to turkey and presents actually believe in the religion they are celebrating and attend church regularly- or are there people feeling they must celebrate to fit in

Midwinter festivals, with food, gift giving, lights, decorations and gatherings have been around in this part of the world long before Christianity came along and decided that putting a religious spin on an existing tradition would be useful in converting the locals.

When I put my tree up, sit down to my turkey and give gifts to my loved ones, it's nothing to do with any religion and there's no reason why it needs to be for anybody else.

sheramber

notanewuser wrote: »

We don't keep any xmas cards. They go in the recycling as soon as they're opened.

Why open them? I am sure you recognise a card in an envelope?

You have a tree so you are not against Christmas as such- only cards.

Other people like cards as part of Christmas so let them indulge their choice.

Jagraf

Person_one wrote: »

Midwinter festivals, with food, gift giving, lights, decorations and gatherings have been around in this part of the world long before Christianity came along and decided that putting a religious spin on an existing tradition would be useful in converting the locals.

When I put my tree up, sit down to my turkey and give gifts to my loved ones, it's nothing to do with any religion and there's no reason why it needs to be for anybody else.

What are you celebrating during your midwinter festival? Do you recognise it in particular for something? Eg, the food on your table? The feast before the deep winter?

Petra_70

sheramber wrote: »

Why open them? I am sure you recognise a card in an envelope?

You have a tree so you are not against Christmas as such- only cards.

Other people like cards as part of Christmas so let them indulge their choice.

Probably wants to see if there's any money in them. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Person_one wrote: »

Midwinter festivals, with food, gift giving, lights, decorations and gatherings have been around in this part of the world long before Christianity came along and decided that putting a religious spin on an existing tradition would be useful in converting the locals.

When I put my tree up, sit down to my turkey and give gifts to my loved ones, it's nothing to do with any religion and there's no reason why it needs to be for anybody else.

Jagraf wrote: »

What are you celebrating during your midwinter festival? Do you recognise it in particular for something? Eg, the food on your table? The feast before the deep winter?

Yeah I was wondering that too