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by baby 1382 days ago
Don’t you set up a tree and listen to Christmas music
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Christmas Trees are something coopted by Christianity and are pagan in origin.

Also there's very little about baby Jesus in 'Here comes Santa Claus' or 'Frosty the Snowman'

I mean, I hear Christmas music if I go outside, but I don't actively do it. And I can't remember the last time we've had a Christmas tree.

To me, Christmas is mostly about giving gifts, eating (especially chocolates) and watching TV.

Oh noes :( you should get a christmas tree next time!
Christmas tree has it's roots in Pagan traditions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule
That is still religious.
Doing something that has religious roots doesn't automatically make it religious. The question is: what are you getting out of it? We're setting up a (now fake) tree during holidays, but treat it as tradition and a nice decoration for winter. Another example: Halloween.
> Doing something that has religious roots doesn't automatically make it religious

That's our point right

That's not how I read the "That is still religious." comment to which I was responding.