Not a Christian, but appreciate the sentiment. Family is all dead so it's just another weekend for me, no big deal. Hope the rest of you enjoy your festivities, whatever it is you're doing.
No animal sacrifice, self hatred, or persecution of non-believers required.
Like "It's the most wonderful time of the year", what a banger song.
Welcome to America, where everyone gets along just fine.
The Christians repurposed the existing holiday date themselves, feel free to return the favor and make your own arbitrary Saturnalia feast. :)
Being the “uncle” of the community (who isn’t related to anyone by blood) is actually a pretty fulfilling role sometimes.
except a solstice just happened!
(sol invictus ftw, in the northern hemisphere)
Is it coincidental that cultures and associated religions seem curiously to align holidays around now? is it maybe related to the physical reality of the earth's orbit and inclination of axis?