Faith/Religion is in a different category. Throughout the ages, there have been beliefs built that seemed necessary for the times. There are religions all over the world that celebrate special times that might or might not be true.
Christmas is what each person wants it to be. It can be religious or not. Even if there was a Jesus, he was most certainly not born on December 25th. Do you tell Jews that Passover is fake news? I doubt it.
Christianity gets a bum rap from Democrats because so many so-called Christians aren't really Christian. The meaning of Christianity is to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, not to be judgmental and mean spirited. Whether he lived or not is a moot point to many of those who would follow his good example of loving kindness.
The real news is the bad and good in our world and there always will be. Some will find a path to good through religion and some will find only hatred toward those who do not believe as they do. I prefer to be on the path to good, whether through religion or not.
I was raised in a family where Christianity was a belief and a way of life. My parents and grandmother not only talked the talk, they walked the walk. I would be a disappointment to them in a way because I do not have their faith or belief in God, but I still have that set of moral values they taught me through religion. My husband and I always do good things for others during this time, especially for those who least expect it. I feel sure that those people would never deny there is a Christmas spirit in some that is not fake.
A very happy Christmas to you, whether as a religious holiday or a secular one. May you have peace and joy in the coming year.
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