It's December, so the whining about the mythical "War On Christmas" has begun[1]. It doesn't matter to the Christians complaining about how much they think atheists supposedly hate Christmas that most atheists celebrate Christmas as well.
Christmas has been celebrated since before the time Jesus is supposed to have lived. This, as you probably already know, is because the date of December 25 is among the many traditions Christians took from other religions to use for their Christmas holiday.
For a short list of some other uses of December 25, see this post. That list is why people who complain about the use of the term "Happy Holidays" are, to put it as nicely as I can, arrogant douchebags.
Celebrate whatever holiday you want. Just don't throw a hissy fit because other people celebrate other things. Let the crocodile tears be shed on Fox News. Besides, it's not like you'll be able to outdo them in terms of nonsense[2], stupidity[3], or hypocrisy[4].
(Thanks to: @Teresamacbain)
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1. The sad part is I already know that despite having written this in January.
2. Bill O'Reilly Clashes With Gov. Lincoln Chafee
3. Fox News Brings On Santa Claus To Discuss The ‘War On Christmas’
4. After O'Reilly's "War On Christmas" Rant, Fox Wishes Viewers "Happy Holidays"
Its true you can write this in January, as the same people complain every year. Its as if they can't find the joy of Christmas without complaining that people don't believe the same as me.
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