Merry Atheistmas!!!

Yep, guessing by the title up there, I am an Atheist. Big deal right?

Well, apparently it is a big deal to some uppity religious folks when they find out that I do in fact celebrate Christmas. Oh, how smug they get when they think they've "got me" by celebrating "their" holiday. "OOOOHHH IN YOUR FACE!!!!! YOU GET AND BUY PRESENTS FOR CHRISTMAS?!?!? BUT I THOUGHT YOU DIDN'T BELIEVE IN JESUS, EH? YOU'RE A HYPOCRITE!!" is how it usually goes. Sometimes A dumb little dance follows as well. uuggh.

But then I think, when was the last time you or anyone you know has done something religious for Christmas?

I do remember my Grandparents going to church on Christmas day when I was a little kid, but I think even they gave up on that.

Obviously this holiday started off as religious, but that was yyyyeeaaarrrsss ago! (more letters makes it a longer time ago) But as of modern times, it has strayed quite far from that.

We can obviously go into the crass, almost uncontrollable, consumerism that Christmas has become, but that's gotten so boring and the more I go on about it the more we all start turning into hippies. And we don't want that now do we?

FUCK NO.

So, lets run down the list of Xmas activities which most of us partake in shall we?

1. Decorating the outside of our homes with flashing multi-colored lights.

Nope, not religious.

2. Decorating a small pine tree with more flashing multi-colored lights, tinsel, and various ornaments of your own personal taste.

OK some of these ornaments can be religious, but it is not a requirement, so it doesn't count. Especially because I haven't seen a religious ornament in who knows how long. It's always shiny colored balls or Santas and reindeer and shit. Also, on top of the trees usually there is a star, and from what I gather it is supposed to represent the star of Bethlehem correct? OK, but have you seen an Xmas tree without a star or something on top? It looks like shit. So the star stays purely for aesthetic reasons.

Nope, not religious.

3. Buy gifts for your friends, family, and loved ones to show your appreciation and love for them.

Nope, not religious.

4. Wrap said gifts in colorful paper, so they can enjoy the surprise of said gift upon receiving it.

Nope, not religious.

5. Get together on Christmas Day with said friends, family, and loved ones to exchange gifts which show your appreciation and love for them. Then share in a mighty feast where you (hopefully) enjoy the company and conversation of said friends, family and loved ones.

Did you say a prayer before you ate your dinner? No? Neither did I.

Nope, not religious.

6. Hang up stockings filled with small gifts and treats, and leave presents under the tree for the little tykes to find when they get up in the morning. Presumably left by "Santa". (until they find their parents stash anyways)

Nope, not religious.

OK, that's all I can think of. Anything else?

So with that said, I can proudly say "Yes I am an atheist, and yes I do celebrate Christmas."

I love my family, they are awesome! I love getting them gifts. And I love it when they get me gifts. I also love hanging out with them, eating dinner, and just spending time with them. And that is what Christmas is really about.

So in YOUR face religious types, we took your most treasured holiday away from you!

DISCLAIMER: I personally couldn't give less of a shit what religion you are, I've met nice people from all walks of life, but I have also met just as many assholes too. The only ones I really dislike are the ones who get in my face and tell me I am wrong for not believing in what they believe.