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I'd say that's up to them and their own beliefs and values.
We know that we don't know the exact date that Jesus of Nazareth was born - and that the date was chosen by the Roman Church to replace the pre-Christian Celtic festival of winter solstice.
We know that Christmas in the West has been blown up into a huge commercial enterprise to encourage consumers to spend - often more than they can afford - and to commit huge amounts of wastage in the form of packaging that goes to landfill.
But on the other hand - if you believe that Jesus really is the Messiah and Saviour of Mankind, or even just a very wise man whose advice is worth heeding, why not celebrate his birth? It's a way of celebrating the value and beauty of unconditional love.
The principle of generosity is also worth celebrating and practicing.
Although it could perhaps be better practised as a daily norm.
I've always loved the bumper sticker, "Practise random acts of kindness and beauty".
If someone really hates the commerciality of Xmas but loves the idea of giving and love, why not do it differently.
Give whatever you can afford in money or labour to charity.
Write letters to old friends catching up on the year's news.
And, where possible, practise acts of reconciliation with friends and family.
Whatever it is, let it be sincere, not just an act of social duty or good manners.
We know that we don't know the exact date that Jesus of Nazareth was born - and that the date was chosen by the Roman Church to replace the pre-Christian Celtic festival of winter solstice.
We know that Christmas in the West has been blown up into a huge commercial enterprise to encourage consumers to spend - often more than they can afford - and to commit huge amounts of wastage in the form of packaging that goes to landfill.
But on the other hand - if you believe that Jesus really is the Messiah and Saviour of Mankind, or even just a very wise man whose advice is worth heeding, why not celebrate his birth? It's a way of celebrating the value and beauty of unconditional love.
The principle of generosity is also worth celebrating and practicing.
Although it could perhaps be better practised as a daily norm.
I've always loved the bumper sticker, "Practise random acts of kindness and beauty".
If someone really hates the commerciality of Xmas but loves the idea of giving and love, why not do it differently.
Give whatever you can afford in money or labour to charity.
Write letters to old friends catching up on the year's news.
And, where possible, practise acts of reconciliation with friends and family.
Whatever it is, let it be sincere, not just an act of social duty or good manners.