Comments on: Easter As Non-Christians

By: Bernie

Bernie — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:32:35 +0000

I have sat and tried to write a thoughtful post on this, but I keep hitting a block as to how to express my thought as I was baptized into Catholicism and my wife was raised a christian. She believes that Christianity is the way to everlasting life so for her Christmas and Easter are a big deal. I, on the other hand, categorize myself as borderline agnostic. I believe and question it at the same time. Which drives my wife completely bonkers. She puts a heavy emphasis of Christ, believing in him, and his teachings. I am fine with that because his theology was perfect. There wasn’t death and destruction, it was love, selflessness and respect for others. That I am ok with.

We celebrate the Easter Bunny and Jesus. There is a Santa Clause (at least for now) and Jesus. As the kids get older they can decide, celebrate what they want, and have their own traditions.

By: alpha

alpha — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:32:29 +0000

Why Not?…
Jesus has been tossed out of the schools ..public stores ( that use HIS birthday to sell …”STUFF”..and can’t even allow their employees to say Merry Christ…Mas..and rarely see advertised CHRISTMAS shopping…it’s Holday shopping… However …when Christmas is over they advertise
” AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE “…

So…..why not keep HIM in the home…with maybe ONE little gift from HIM ?…The rest can be credited to Santa….

By: Isabella

Isabella — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:08:06 +0000

I don’t see any reason why someone shouldn’t celebrate religious holidays even though they are not religious. It all comes down to spending time with your family – whether that involves a bunny, Santa Claus, or whathaveyou doesn’t make a difference. Just make it your own and have fun with it!

We are a religious family…so our holidays celebrations reflect that, but to a point. There is no way I’m writing on my daughter’s Christmas presents “To: Peanut, From: Jesus.” LOL

By: Paul (mytwodaddies)

Paul (mytwodaddies) — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:18:44 +0000

We celebrate easter but not heavily the religious aspect. However he will know what the day means in the catholic religion

By: Apok

Apok — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:38:43 +0000

Right there with you. What do eggs and candy have to do with religion, anyway? It’s totally a cultural thing.

By: b

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:52:07 +0000

Thank you for the kind words and understanding. If only everyone were that flexible. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

By: ciara

ciara — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:47:53 +0000

i’m like you. i celebrate christmas w no religion involved. my girls are usually with their dad during easter time, so sometime they do easter stuff w/o religion especially since he got w his current gf. she is muslim, he’s atheist. oy vey! lol i really hate thanksgiving. if the girls are w me we might cook thanksgiving dinner. if they’re not here, it’s like any other day. i have my reasons for not celebrating thanksgiving, but i’ll keep those to myself lol

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:02:38 +0000

We do, though I was raised Catholic. We haven’t decided on what to do for Easter. Christmas is easy, as my husband celebrated it in his non-religious upbringing, but Easter is more difficult, as, for me, it was a day of church more than eggs and chocolate. I like the idea of celebrating the natural events and keeping traditions for your kids. Traditions are such a big part of my happy memories.