I do celebrate Christmas. I was raised Jehovah’s Witness and was never allowed, so now it’s become a symbol of my freedom from religion. Also I never even viewed it as a “Christian” holiday to begin with because it was drilled into my head by the JWs that it has pagan roots and that it’s become more of secular holiday to most people. So now it has no religious connotations for me. I just started a Secular Christmas on this site because I love it so much.

I’ve never celebrated Easter but I let my son participate in the egg hunt (again, a practice with pagan roots) at daycare. I think next year I might do natural egg dyeing with my son just for fun. It doesn’t feel religious to me, it just feels like activities/traditions to enjoy with your kid.

I few years back I got an invite to do menorah lighting with a family and regret not going. If I ever got another invite I’d definitely go. I think it’s so cool to learn about other people’s traditions.

Yep. We love any excuse to gather, eat good food, and act celebratory, if for better reason than having the OPPORTUNITY to gather and eat. (:

Nether were originally Christian to begin with. They are family events, so I participate.

As usual, bill hicks explains it better than me.

Why not? Celebrate the secular versions. If your kids ask about the religious aspects, tell them that you don't believe the nonsense part of it. Demonstrate the strength of your convictions, and show you're proud to believe in what you believe.