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Permalink Reply by Alex The Realist on January 16, 2011 at 9:24pm

It does make things a little awkward when the majority of my friends are "believers". I like the holidays when it comes to the sales and getting things that I want or need. For the past 4 to 5 years I have not had a tree in my house or many decorations. This year was different, but the decorations were for the believer I happen to love (who also respects my position on religion). After openly being an atheist, I don't get many invites. I don't like to go places where they "pray". SO, things are very different, but I'm HAPPY. Thats what counts.

Permalink Reply by Regina Goodwin on November 12, 2011 at 3:29am

The key word for me is "day."  In other words, a day off.  People get on my case for not putting up a tree.  I have not put up a tree since I was 9 years old and I haven't missed that tree since.

Permalink Reply by Jamile Oenomaus Williamson on December 31, 2012 at 9:45am

This time of the year has not changed for me. I do not personally participate in the holidays. Holidays for me is comparable to being indoctrinated into a religion or cult. We were taught these things as children & I personally decided long ago to do away with childish things. You can celebrate any time of the year & make up your own traditions & holidays as you see fit as individuals. Most holidays are about propaganda & big businesses. The only purpose the holidays serve for me are days off of work.