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Looking at it from the perspective of God giving us His best Gift, giving of gifts in this light is emulating a good thing. Again, there is no point celebrating the Man's death & resurrection (Easter) if you do not at least acknowledge His birth. The two are inseparable. He could not have accomplished what He did IF God had not given Him :)
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Posted: 2004-12-27 05:48:23
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this conversation is a bit pointless because these days the meaning of christmas for most people over 16 is to get drunk.
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Posted: 2004-12-27 06:07:00
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@Nature: Those guys getting drunk miss the point. thatz why talking about the real essence of Christmas is important. Our values need to be re-examined. @PIANO: BTW, Jesus ain't no longer a baby. We only celebrate the birth of the man Jesus :)
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Posted: 2004-12-27 06:34:43
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@vlam if christans don't have claim on christmas then who?
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Posted: 2004-12-27 07:08:05
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for ppl like me who dont belive in God, Jesus and all that other stuff itīs just a nice week of work/school whit presents!
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Posted: 2004-12-27 13:51:11
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@ayush, I believe it was originally a Pagan festival, respecting nature (Something which we now don't seem to do and really should do!) and celebrating the winter solstice, which Christians have since claimed as their own.
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Posted: 2004-12-27 14:29:58
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I totally agree with that of @gelfen's post, specially re: the GIFT issue
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Posted: 2004-12-27 15:32:15
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@sam thanks. But why is birth of jesus celebrated then? I'm confused
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Posted: 2004-12-27 15:48:15
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@ayush - It is quite 'difficult' to explain, specially if we are to relate with other religions here, say, Hindu and that of Muslims . . .
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Posted: 2004-12-27 16:40:29
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Did i tell you to relate?
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Posted: 2004-12-27 17:19:37
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