Why do you celebrate the holidays?

[Macawmoses]

I'm curious. I saw an atheist post saying they'd celebrate to get their kids presents, I know of Jewish people that celebrate primarily because it's the one most active time for Jews, and of course, commercialism.

So, do you do it to fit in? To get gifts? Worship?

To me, I'm not religious to a heavy extent. Christmas is a time of giving gifts, and making people's dreams come true. It's not that I've bent to the commercial aspect, but I do fully believe in gift exchange.

It does give me a chance to go to Church, as it's one of few times my parents will go, and no sense celebrating alone. So Christmas is also a time for worship, just not primarily.

How about you?

[ThePowerOfOne]

I'm in it for the presents 8)

I'm not going to be a vagina cleaning device and say it is a time of "giving and happiness" and blah blah blah... I hate when my mom tries to drag me to the candlelight ceremony at church, it is so boring D:  But I do get friends and stuff presents, i'm not a total dick during Christmas :3

[SkyMyl]

I celebrate Christmas for memories, mostly. Figure it out from there.

[Nayrman]

I don't really celebrate at all... too overcommercialized and I refuse to take part in such nonsense.
I'll be around my family if they want to do stuff, but I don't take part in anything.

[Tupin]

For me, it's a time to be with family, help others, and give gifts.

[Zovistograt]

My family celebrates it and I was brought up Catholic so I suppose that's why.  It's also nice and festive, even if I'm now agnostic bordering on atheist.

[Jono2]

i'd look weird if I didn't.

[Ares300]

I celebrate christmas (and festivus :P) for every festive reason except religious purposes. Thats not saying that I just hoard my presents though. I am a giver, especially during the holidays. :)

[jnfs2014]

I celebrate Christmas because it's a time of family/giving.
Just being in the midst of your loved ones makes it worthwhile.

Also, 2 weeks off from school.

[Doodle]

I just celebrate Christmas to be with family, and give presents.
And to get presents. :)

[Spud]

Presents, and I get to see family members who I haven't seen in months.

[Triforceman22]

Worship and Presents.
But mostly worship.

[Mutilator7]

To give/get gifts, be with family.

[Super]

I like the holidays because I get stuff.

That's it.

[Lotos]

Free presents, it gets the extended family together (sometimes it's the only time of the year that everyone gets under one roof).