Can atheists enjoy Christmas?

Christmas is one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar but what does it mean to non-believers? In the week before Christmas seven atheists spell out their views.

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Featured Comments

"I'm an Atheist too but I love Christmas and even the little baby jesus story.This country wouldn't be the same without christmas and all the traditions that go with it. Happy Christmas everyone!!" — Gareth 's comment on David Baddiel's film

"Oh dear, christmas crackers. Not a good advert for an atheists Years End celebration." — catysou's comment on Ian Thompson's film

"Don't worry, the animals suffering to ensure that I have a nice meal on Christmas day didn't die or suffer in vain." — Matthew Stringer's comment on Kat Affleck's film

"There would be no Christmas trees etc, without what she calls the religious part of Christmas. If Christ had not come there would not be a tree. She enjoys the symbolism but not the substance." — ernest bartlett's comment on Helen Arney's film

"I think people should be ashamed of themselves to say they are atheists. There is a God, of course there is and he died for everyone. We should give him thanks and praise everyday for this not offend him by saying he does not exist." — Eire's comment on Dharmender Singh's film

"Who is making the baby inside lucy's womb? is it me? you? Lucy? scientist? the politician? or atheist? There is something behind the baby formation and that thing is call God." — ay's comment on Lucy Porter's film