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Permalink Reply by Trace Ahlers on May 30, 2011 at 10:12pm

I don't celebrate any holidays. But I say Merry Christmas to people I come in contact with no matter what holiday it is. I figure that Xmas is the end goal, the penultimate holiday that all others lead to, so why not just lump 'em all together.

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Permalink Reply by Emery Emery on May 30, 2011 at 10:17pm

I think the only holidays that make sense are holidays that are connected to the advancement of reason, critical thinking and science.

Solstice has a history rooted in paganism and mysticism so I just don't see a reason to adopt these holidays and try to rebrand them.

 

Perhaps a celebration of Darwin's birthday, or the date released "On The Origin Of Species".

I think there are many other very important dates that may be appropriate consider.

Anyone else have ideas? 

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Permalink Reply by Doug Reardon on May 30, 2011 at 11:47pm

As atheists, we can celebrate whatever we want, whenever we want!  Happy May 30th!

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Permalink Reply by Emmy Ellison on May 31, 2011 at 4:00pm

Stephen Hawking's birthday, George Carlin's birthday (just passed!), ummm... my birthday! Juneteenth day... the day slaves were finally freed in the U.S. or how about Left Hander's day! I'm a leftie :)

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