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Merry Christmas - From an Atheist

The imaginary war on Christmas that many American Christians have invented as part of their persecution complex is, to me, somewhat comical.  I just wanted to give some of my thoughts on this faux war and describe what Christmas means to me. I celebrate Christmas; in fact, I love Christmas.  Admittedly, it has no religious value to me whatsoever.  I doubt Jesus was ever a historical figure, and if his existence were proven to me I would be uninterested in this revelation because there is no way to convince me he was anything but a charlatan--just an ordinary man who duped people into believing he was a deity.  I genuinely enjoy Christmas music, family get-togethers, good food, and giving/receiving gifts.  I enjoy the way children make-believe in Santa Clause, and the excitement they show when they are given an awesome toy.  My birthday is actually on December 25!  To me, personally, these are the things I like about Christmas and the reason I celebrate it with my family.  It&#