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Date Posted:
12/18/2007
7:20:06 am EST
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Celebrating Other Traditions
Author: Darby Prater Source: Battle Creek Enquirer (MI)
Title: CELEBRATING OTHER TRADITIONS
As shoppers fumble from store to store with bags full of packages, the point of the season can get lost amid the materialism.
For many, Christmas has deeper meaning than just setting up a tree and waiting for Santa Claus. The birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the son of God, is celebrated each year on Dec. 25.
But that's not the only celebration happening this time of year. People of many spiritual traditions also celebrate holidays in the months of November, December and January.
While Christianity is the most commonly practiced of Western religions, many Americans choose other traditions. United States Census Bureau data from 2001 identifies at least 20 other non-Christian religions practiced by Americans.
In Calhoun County, several people who practice non-Christian religions were asked what this time of year means to them and how their religious beliefs affect their holiday celebrations. Core beliefs differ, but most traditions center on giving to others, spending time with family and being thankful for the blessings in life.
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| The Story Was Good | Dec 18th. at 6:05:59 pm EST
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Shadowbear (Hillsboro, Oregon) - Email Me
It was informative and not pro or anti any group - and the nice Wiccan lady did not say anything about what all Wiccans do. But, did you read the comments - gotta laugh - or maybe cry.
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| Good Article | Dec 18th. at 8:38:03 am EST
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Paul the StormWalker (TUCKER!, Georgia) - Email Me
Interesting. Positive. Informative. Didn't treat anything as "quaint" or like a tourist attraction. Gave enough information that if one is interested they could do deeper research on their own.
Wish more news outlets would publish stuff like that.
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