which is the better holiday?
128831
Unlike Christmas and Hannukah, Passover and Easter ARE actually related. Jesus had entered into Jerusalem for the Passover celebration so he could show how the mindless servitude to tradition without understanding was actually separating people from God, plus he needed a very public event so his death would be well-known, because the resurrection was so important as a sign of God's love for mankind, no matter what their religion.
495002
I don't think that's weird. You're entitled to do what you want to do. In my family, we celebrate Easter, Halloween and Christmas and birthdays because those are the fun holidays for the kids. As for the rest of the holidays.....we pretty much do the same thing on those days as we do for any other.
245143
You don't have too, it your own personal choice. Remember, it is all just marketing or tradition:\n\nBirthdays - tradition\nNew Years - just marketing\nValentines Day - not a day for gift giving - just marketing\nEaster/Ostrea - tradition/marketing\nChristmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa - tradition/marketing\nAnniversaries - personal tradition\nSurgeries - personal choice\n\nYou get the point.
374225
Hey why not celebrate both,get some stuff on the Christmas holiday,and then get some more stuff on the made up Kwanza.
506029
GO WITH HIM.... Tell the folks to get used to divided holidays and promise them Christmas,  mean it.  That's when you get your presents after all.  This is something every one comes up against as they couple up.  It's not easy but compromises have to be made.  \nAn additional consideration for the future is which holiday draws the most family together at which venue.  If you feel welcome, go.  It is awful short notice if you have promised your Mom to bring the pie.
181384
Depends if its a legal and proven holiday. And not one you make up.
350865
Ha ha!\nThe holidays are such a joy, aren't they? \nI can't wait for them to be over!
343201
You will probably be able to get a good deal on the biggest shopping day of the year - the day after Thanksgiving.  But then the prices will jump back up.  So unless you can find a good deal on that day - I'd get it as early as possible.  AND - the best time to buy a tree is the day AFTER Christmas - but I'm guessing that you want one for this year.
629412
Samhain, my favorite holiday would be a joy spent in Salem Mass. not Salem Missouri. I am of a mind to avoid Stonehenge as I would have to tolerate the effeminate sissy boys whose dream from childhood is to become a queen.  Guess I’ll have to stay in the states for this holiday.
391879
We spent Christmas in Niagara Falls last year and it was awesome!  Lots of Jewish and Chinese people there who also don't recognize the Christian holidays were there as well so there were tons of people around and very busy.  We didn't have to dwell on anything but having a great time!  And it's beautiful there in the winter.  Go to the Canadian side though...so much better!
642594
It was a made up holiday to compete with Christmas and Chanukah
370747
Hi,\n\nIsn't Ramadan more equivalent to Lent, than a national day of celebration?!? Both involving periods of change and sacrifice.\n\nPaddy's Day, although religiously linked, is an Irish holiday. Most countries have national days of celebration regardless of creed. Paddy's Day is celebrated by us Irish be they Roman Catholic or not...\n\nNot that I'm against spending the day in the pub, but I don't think its what St Pat had in mind ;)
392794
christmas it is more romantic
471560
I would rather be at the BEACH instead of at work.\n\nI would rather have happiness for Christmas instead of a present. (Ha! I know).\n\nI prefer Cheddar cheese instead of Swiss Cheese.
650381
Every month has some kinda of holiday in it, I think. Or did you mean national holidays?
532802
mine is christmas, valentime and also I like halloween because of the treats. also I like thanksgiving. because it is a time to remember that we should be thankful for all our needs that the heavenly Father gave it to us...
507622
It depends. If the woman has kids, she gets stressed out more by her kids all high on Christmas for almost all of December, so for mothers with little kids, it's Christmas. If their mother is coming for one of the holidays, sometimes they get stressed out about making the perfect meal for their mother. Some people go to others for the holidays. They don't get stressed out about the holidays. It all depends on the circumstance. If she is a woman with no children and staying home for the holidays, then I agree with you and it is Thanksgiving.