What are the numbers of non-Christians who celebrate Christmas?
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There is no documented number anywhere, nor would there be any way to collect it in the first place. There are millions, or even billions, of non-Christians who celebrate it.
23587
"Happy Holidays" is definitely more American.  More than twenty percent of Americans are not Christian.  They follow religions such as Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism, and other various faiths.
939818
I always celebrate Yule and Christmas I am a pagan well I am  a witch and I follow a celtic path so I honour all of the traditional pagan sabbats.\n\nMy only wish is that people could extend their goodwill throughout the year instead of keeping it to one particular time of year but as that is never going to happen I shan't hold my breath.
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Because many of them are giant hipocrites.  It's the only day of the year that they consider themselves Christians and they "need" the hoopla to get into the "spirit".  The spirit of what?? Trading gifts with everyone and asking for new games?  That's the spirit?  I think not.   Honest Christians find the commercialism of Christmas sickening and it gets worse every year.  Ironically, all these once a year, self-appointed "Christians," will be the first to mock a believer and ridicule us for practicing our faith all throughout the year.  I stay away from the pomp and circumstance of the season and focus on what the event is really about, commemorating the birth of our Savior.
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They don't celebrate the Christian holidays, because they are all based on Pagan holidays:\nAll Souls (saints) Day, Halloween/Samhain\nChristmas/Yule, WInter Solstice\nEaster/Oestre\nGroundhog Day (I know, not Christian)/Imbolc\n\nRejection of Holidays\n\nOne of the more well-known practices of the Jehovah's Witnesses is their non-celebration of holidays. All holidays, including birthdays, are considered "pagan holidays" and may not be observed by Witnesses. The official website of the Jehovah's Witnesses explains:\n\n    Jesus never commanded Christians to celebrate his birth. Rather, he told his disciples to memorialize, or remember, his death. (Luke 22:19, 20) Christmas and its customs come from ancient false religions. The same is true of Easter customs, such as the use of eggs and rabbits. The early Christians did not celebrate Christmas or Easter, nor do true Christians today.\n\n    The only two birthday celebrations spoken of in the Bible were held by persons who did not worship Jehovah. (Genesis 40:20-22; Mark 6:21, 22, 24-27) The early Christians did not celebrate birthdays. The custom of celebrating birthdays comes from ancient false religions. True Christians give gifts and have good times together at other times during the year. {1}
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someone who is not christian
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Considering that Christmas really has nothing to do with the birth of Christ, or Christianity, why are you ranting. Check out what I'm saying. The Christians just gave it a new name. They adopted the holiday that is originally from Pagans. As far as Santa and the reindeer and the elves and the sleigh rides, I've never taught my children to believe in such lies, because if I lied to them about that, then they may just think that I would lie to them about God. I don't celebrate the holidays because of their origins. Try reading Exodus 32:4-10
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I don't say "Merry Christmas" because I don't celebrate Christmas. I do celebrate Yule, however because I follow Asatru (Northern Euro Paganism). So I usually say "Happy Yule" or depending on who I'm greeting I may say "Happy Holidays" if I don't feel like explaining Yule at the time. Also, I don't hold it against anyone wishing me a Merry Xmas either. If someone wishes me Merry Xmas, I know it's a friendly greeting and not an attack on my religion. \n\nTo refer to the part of your question about people changing things, I think you're just seeing the effect of having a growing diversity. The country is not populated exclusively by Christmas celebrating Christians. There are a multitude of different clutures and religions, many of which have holidays celebrated around the solstice time. Because of that, many people offer up a greeting of "Happy Holidays" or "Seasons Greetings" when they don't know the background of whomever they are addressing or when addressing a wide audience. It's a matter of politeness and sensitivity. Also stores, for example are now referring to sales as "holiday" sales etc. Their reasoning for this is valid. They want to include as wide an audience as possible as customers. Whether you're Jewish, pagan, atheist or christian, your money is just as good. \n\nWith all that said. I don't think there is anything wrong with you saying Merry Christmas. If that is what you celebrate, good for you. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season (which I consider to be everything from Thanksgiving thru New Years). \n\nHappy Yule!
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Armenian and Orthodox Christian Christmas.
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Christmas (tho called by other names) is a pagan holiday that the Church adopted in order to make people  feel more inclined to follow Christianity.  Alot of Christianity was adopted from pagan rituals---a matter of comfort level for the people.\n\nTrue, today, the merchants are the biggest promoters of Christmas.  And, they do a good job if it.
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I converted to Islam, so I still go to my family's house for Christmas, just to see relitives I don't normally get to see. Muslims don't celebrate Christmas, we beleive in Jesus, but not as Christians do. To Muslims, Jesus was a prophet, but not a god or son of God.\n\nHere are some good websites if you want to learn more about Islam.\nhttp://www.islamicfinder.com\nhttp://www.beautifulislam.com
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They don't celebrate the idea behind christmas, they don't celebrate the birth of out Lord and savior. They celebrate a holiday without the meaning of it. They celebrate the gathering of family and friends for a good meal and a great party.
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I don't know the exact number, but I don't think that's what you are looking for anyway. I'm glad to hear you speak up for what I believe to be TRUE  Christianity...Which if I'm correct is to LOVE everyone. I am not a Christian, but I have GREAT respect for real, non-hypocritical, loving Christians...Peace to you and thank you for making this world a bit less hate filled!
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They know Christmas is pagan but just do not care. They do not realize what a slap in the face to God and Jesus these celebrations are. They are mixing true worship with pagan worship.\n\nDo you think that Jesus Christ would consider it an honor to have his name attached to a “pagan holiday, partly Christianized”? How could this be so when his faithful disciples recognized that there should be no mixing of the darkness of paganism with the light of Christianity? The apostle Paul, for example, reminded fellow Christians at Corinth: “What sharing does light have with darkness? Further, what harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what portion does a faithful person have with an unbeliever? And what agreement does God’s temple have with idols? . . . ‘Therefore get out from among them, and separate yourselves,’ says Jehovah, ‘and quit touching the unclean thing.’”—2 Cor. 6:14-17. \n\nWhen Moses came down from the mountain and found the people worshipping the golden calf, they told him it represented God.  They were celebrating to this statue.\nDid Moses say "good idea, lets party". No! but God destroyed over 2,000 people that day for daring to celebrate to an idol.  Just like people do today. Since these holidays are so insulting to God, you can bet Satan has a hand in it.  He will make sure that people keep celebrating these holidays.
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Atheist are just like anyone else in American, Christmas is a time for family gifts and fun. \n\nIt doesn't have to be religous.
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No we Brits do not celebrate Thanksgiving we celebrate Christmas and New Year only.  Sorry to disappoint.
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In Texas??? Are you kidding??? Are there any non-Christians there?