No, I Don’t Feel Like A Hypocrite for Loving Christmas Despite Not Being A Christian.

I was asked recently if I felt like a hypocrite for celebrating Christmas when I am not a Christian.

The question wasn’t posed maliciously, just curiously. I was having a discussion with someone about the importance of participating in Christmas when we aren’t Christians ourselves, when the question was asked by another person. I wasn’t offended, as it seemed the person was really trying to understand the conundrum.

The answer is no, I don’t feel like a hypocrite.
I love Christmas. I love Christmas carols, Christmas trees, Christmas lights and Christmas cheer. I love “O Holy Night” as much as “All I want for Christmas is You.” Every year, we read the Christmas story from the book of Luke, and “A Cup of Christmas Tea” by Tom Hegg, and I have an angel resting on the top of my Christmas tree. I love Christmas because it is a time of renewal, hope, and peace. I love Christmas, despite not considering myself a Christian.

I don’t want this to be a discussion about the intricate details of my beliefs, but for the sake of understanding where I stand on Christmas, I will say that I do have a strong belief in a higher power, but I don’t go to church, and that doesn’t take away from the importance of the season for me. For me, it’s a…