What does Christmas have to do with Christianity nowadays?

I'm really just curious, because it kinda seems as if Christmas has been all but commercialized at this point, and nowadays it doesn't seem to have to do with much besides presents, advertisements and promotions. While I'm sure many of you hold it close to heart as a religious celebration of the birth of Jesus, I'd just like to know, what does it really have in the religious department these days?

I just know so many Jews/Hindus/even atheists who celebrate it, but I always just wonder, isn't it supposed to be centered around Jesus as a Christian holiday? I mean, as a Muslim, I do love Christmas and the spirit of the holiday season, but I don't go so far as buying a Christmas tree and presents for all of my friends/family members (as awesome as all of that sounds). In fact, my birthday is on Christmas, lol.

Feel free to educate me on the subject, because for some reason I just find it very interesting.

The day Jesus Christ was born? Seriously people?

The day Jesus Christ was born? Seriously people?

ScottMescudi

Read the whole OP. I know what it's about. I just don't completely understand the current emphasis of it.

As a LaVeyan Satanist; Christmas has absolute jack to do with Christianity to me.
It's just free stuff

For some people, it has a lot to do with Christianity.

But yeah, for most people it's about as unChristian as anything gets.

Christmas was never a Christian holiday to begin with. It originated from old Pagan and Ancient Roman traditions. TheFatPerson

[QUOTE="TheFatPerson"]Christmas was never a Christian holiday to begin with. It originated from old Pagan and Ancient Roman traditions. ferrari2001

It has a lot to do with Christianity.

Just because it become washed out doesn't mean it isn't primarily a religious holiday for some.

[QUOTE="ferrari2001"][QUOTE="TheFatPerson"]Christmas was never a Christian holiday to begin with. It originated from old Pagan and Ancient Roman traditions. BranKetra

well I shall be going to church that day. Also on years where the 25th isn't a Sunday I go to church the night before. On a side note I celebrate the birth of our savior that day also.

[QUOTE="BranKetra"]Actually, there are a number of religions that hold the 25th of Christmas to be a significant event in the life of their religion's founder. It may be considered just a Christian holiday today, but there are things about it that are pagan in origin, including parts that are celebrated today.ferrari2001

I simply take the apathetic stance. I do not care about it's origin so long as those who claim to be Christians today celebrate it in a way that is good, holy, and productive. Certainly there is a time for understanding its history, but Christianity is all about redemption so even if Christmas was indeed of purely pagan origin why not redeem the holiday as well?mindstorm

For the most, not much. It's a secular holiday, these days.

Nothing.

It's about celebrating Jesus still. It's the busiest time for churches everywhere and yes, people shop for presents. The kids may not realize it, but it's a time of giving.

it's a time of giving.

Chutebox

nothing, im an athiest who celebrates it (and festivus :P)

It's a made-up holiday, like all holidays. The Bible doesn't give a mandate to celebrate Jesus's birth on a specific day of the year. Its connection to Christianity is simply man-made, not divine, much like the religion itself.Genetic_Code

It's a made-up holiday, like all holidays. The Bible doesn't give a mandate to celebrate Jesus's birth on a specific day of the year. Its connection to Christianity is simply man-made, not divine, much like the religion itself.Genetic_Code

No **** sherlock.

it kinda seems as if Christmas has been all but commercialized at this pointTigerman950

[QUOTE="Tigerman950"]it kinda seems as if Christmas has been all but commercialized at this pointXiaolinPrincess

[QUOTE="XiaolinPrincess"][QUOTE="Tigerman950"]it kinda seems as if Christmas has been all but commercialized at this pointLJS9502_basic

Who cares? Its just a day where we can meet up with family, have some drinks, get some presents, and generally have a good time with each other. So just enjoy it for what it is :)

-Hands out presents to OT-

OP is Jesus, he said it himself. Give him some spices of something.