Some facts about Christmas
Our country seems to be in a constant battle over what should or should not be allowed at Christmas. Aethists and other non-believers would lead us to believe that the vast majority of Americans do not want any religious symbols or Christmas symbols allowed on public property and that Christmas celebration are a thing of the past.
According to the Pew Research Center, at this website http://www.pewresearch.org/search/christmas+/ most Americans do celebrate Christmas. Here are some of their findings:
-92% of Americans and 96% of Christians celebrate Christmas
-81% of non-Christians also celebrate Christmas. This includes 87% of people with no religion and 76% of Asian-American Buddhists (76%) and Hindus (73%).
-32% of Jews said they had a Christmas tree in their homes.
-51% of Americans say they celebrate Christmas as more of a religious holiday while 32% say it is more of a cultural holiday.
When asked if they preferred the greeting “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” in a store, 46% said it doesn’t matter. 42% chose “Merry Christmas”. 12% said “Happy Holidays” was their choice.
When asked about religious symbols such as the nativity being displayed on government property 44% said they should be allowed regardless of whether any other faiths were represented. 28% say they should be allowed only with other religions represented and 20% say Christian symbols shouldn’t be allowed at all.
Americans believe the elements of the traditional Christmas story. 73% say that Jesus was born to a virgin. 81% believe he was laid in a manger. 75% believe the part about the Three Wise Men, 74% believe an angel appeared to the shepherds. 65% believe all four of these things happened while 14% believe none of them happened.
On gift giving, 86% of Americans buy gifts for friends or family.
There is a lot more to this survey so I’d recommend you take a few minutes to read it for yourself.
Now, with these facts in mind, why are we caving in to the wishes of a small minority of Americans who want to get rid of Christmas?
Merry Christmas,
Mike and Tina (GW)
Our country seems to be in a constant battle over what should or should not be allowed at Christmas. Aethists and other non-believers would lead us to believe that the vast majority of Americans do not want any religious symbols or Christmas symbols allowed on public property and that Christmas celebration are a thing of the past.
According to the Pew Research Center, at this website http://www.pewresearch.org/search/christmas+/ most Americans do celebrate Christmas. Here are some of their findings:
-92% of Americans and 96% of Christians celebrate Christmas
-81% of non-Christians also celebrate Christmas. This includes 87% of people with no religion and 76% of Asian-American Buddhists (76%) and Hindus (73%).
-32% of Jews said they had a Christmas tree in their homes.
-51% of Americans say they celebrate Christmas as more of a religious holiday while 32% say it is more of a cultural holiday.
When asked if they preferred the greeting “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” in a store, 46% said it doesn’t matter. 42% chose “Merry Christmas”. 12% said “Happy Holidays” was their choice.
When asked about religious symbols such as the nativity being displayed on government property 44% said they should be allowed regardless of whether any other faiths were represented. 28% say they should be allowed only with other religions represented and 20% say Christian symbols shouldn’t be allowed at all.
Americans believe the elements of the traditional Christmas story. 73% say that Jesus was born to a virgin. 81% believe he was laid in a manger. 75% believe the part about the Three Wise Men, 74% believe an angel appeared to the shepherds. 65% believe all four of these things happened while 14% believe none of them happened.
On gift giving, 86% of Americans buy gifts for friends or family.
There is a lot more to this survey so I’d recommend you take a few minutes to read it for yourself.
Now, with these facts in mind, why are we caving in to the wishes of a small minority of Americans who want to get rid of Christmas?
Merry Christmas,
Mike and Tina (GW)