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I was told Christmas, Halloween and some other holidays are Haram.

they are haram. but dont think those celebrations are not allowed just for that event.

for example, Halloween is not allowed because in Islam we shouldn't do anything in witchcraft because it its black magic of the devil. or something around that lines.

But personally i dont believe in christmas, because it doesnt exsist anymore. Christmas was entirly aimed about Jesus (PBUH [is that it?]) and his birth. Okay now when was the last time you saw something religiously related.
So ive got my own theory that Christmas (religious) has now entirly turned into Xmas (Commersialised) simply because of all the toys, presents and just getting time off. Even the stories of Scrooge to teach people not to be greedy have been swayed aside.
Same goes for halloween and easter, free candy for the kids and pockets of cash for the costume industries.

Thats what i think.

My family and I don't get together for like the 'christmas christmas'. We just enjoy our vacation time. And this year, Eidul-Adha is supposed to be on New year's eve, I think.

And I pose a question about thanksgiving. Isn't it okay to have a day to be thankful (we should be thankful to Allah every day, by the way).

If you think about the history and anatomy of Christmas, it's the celebration of the brith of Jesus Christ. And when you think about it deeper, Americans place presents under this pine tree to symbolize him. And also, a star is placed on the top of this pine tree to represent an angel. Christmas is a holiday based on Christianity because it's all about the birth of Christ and so on. If you don't believe me then look by the Churches and you'll see plastic statues of a woman and man holding a baby figure.

In Islam, Ramadan is our "Christmas." It's a time where we should be thankful for what we have and think of the unfortunate by fasting. Also in Ramadan is also a time where you should get rid of some old stuff in your house and bring in new stuff. Like some new furniture, or a new set of clothes. Something special. And also, it's tradition for a husband to give some money to his wife and his children. Christmas is entirely based on Christianity, so if I were you, I'd stop celebrating it and put Ramadan before anything.

Halloween. Hmm. Not really a holiday supporting evil ideas or witchcraft. But it's a silly holiday. I don't celebrate it and that saves my household lots of money and time =D

Thanks Giving. Personally, my family celebrates it. It's NOT a religious holiday like Christmas is (again, which is based on CHRISTIANITY). Thanks Giving is the celebration of the Pilgirms of the Mayflower giving thanks to the Indian Tribe that helped them grow their crops and who gave them tons of advice on how to live. Thanks Giving is a historical holiday. And also, it's my Brother's birthday. So it's a Turkey instead of a cake. Or it's a Turkey and a small cake. Woo. xD


You know, as a Muslim, you are supposed to study or shall I say dissect every holiday that an American celebrates. Study the origin, history, and anatomy of it. The ideas of it I mean. Just because almost every American celebrates Christmas doesn't mean you have to.
And I get incredibly aggrevated when people ask me why I don't celebrate Christmas. I will ask them "Well. Do you celebrate Kwanzaa? Or Hanukah? No. You don't. So please don't question why I don't celebrate frickin' Christmas." and this is to people who have TOTAL ignorance about holidays celebrated in America.

Excuse my typos. >__>;'

Okay.
Study the A N A T O M Y of it.
It's Christmas
Get it? Christmas?
It has Christ in it.
In Islam we don't really celebrate the birthdate of a Prophet. Now when it comes to Prophet Mohammad some Muslims do celebrate his birthdate but not in the form of buying tons of gifts and placing them under the tree. Celebrating the birthdate of Prophet Mohammad is incredibly always under debate. We do not know Prophet Mohammad's exact birthdate and we don't care.

As for Christmas, it should be obvious. But it's not ticking to you...

And actually, cutting a tree instead of leaving it alone where it SHOULD be is haraam. No one cares about the birth of Christ. This is why some people believe that Christians go to far with the Jesus Christ thing and some people even believe that they only worship Jesus Christ instead of GOD.

Christmas is the birth of Christ. Duh. Why do you think everybody is merry, happy, drinking their brains out, signing, stuffing their faces, and pampering themselves with gifts. It's a Christian based Holiday. You are Muslim. You need to understand that. Because as far as I know, I understand it perfectly xDDD!


No offense or anything. But I see nothing hard with understanding that. I'm proud I don't celebrate Christmas. And if anyone ever asks me why I don't. Then I will reply "Hmm. Do you celebrate Kwanzaa? Hanukah? No you don't. So don't ask me why."
Simply put. I'm not Christian therefore I WON'T celebrate a Chrisitian based holiday in order just to "fit in."
It's pointless, a waste of time, and just simply pathetic.
Harr.

But what are you celebrating when you put presents under a tree?
Christmas is celebrating a prophet's birthday, and we don't do that. Putting presents under a tree isa Christmas thing.

lol..."Christmas. Thousands of trees will die!"