Merry Agnostic Christmas ( a small rant)

I am a bit tired of the guilt trips that seem to accompany the holiday season these days.

spend less on Christmas gifts...
spend more time with your children...
go to church...
bake cookies...

Bah humbug!

I don't question or comment on anyone's decisions how to celebrate their holidays...so I really wish they wouldn't look down their nose and question mine. Everyone has their own traditions...some I think are beautiful, some I think are silly, and some I think are downright ugly and awful. But my opinions stay my opinions. I have no need to give someone even a passing thought/worry that I might dis/approve.

I will celebrate this holiday the way I see fit for myself and my family. I will say "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" if I want to. I will acknowledge the beliefs of my Jewish friends if I want to. I will acknowledge the beliefs of my pagan friends if I want to. And I'll spend however much I want on presents and food and decorations (I work hard for my money and I will spend it how I see fit).

If I want a magical Santa to visit my house, then Santa will visit. If I want my kid to sit on Santa's lap for a cute little picture, I REALLY don't want to hear about how Santa is probably a pedophile getting his jollies in an inappropriate way.

I will BUY premade cookies...and I don't need a reason other than I want to.

Yes, my family knows I love them without buying gifts. But I enjoy buying them gifts...it is FUN. Remember fun?

So I'm less faithful. Laying on guilt isn't going to change it.

I used to enjoy the holidays. Now I just can't stand all the moral judgments that come along with them. Live and let live...EVERY day.