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Hi there.
we are a muslim familly very open minded.we practice and we celebrate aids and DC gets presents and party.previously they used to get present in chrismass as well because i was thinking i dont want my kinds to feel they are missing out,specially when they go back to school and their friends are talking about their chrismass presents.But this year i decided to stop the christmass present and make it clear that aids's gift is what they get as that is what we celebrat,so we can keep it special to us.
DC know what is chrismass for and what aid is for.
they still will sent their christian friends and nighbours cards wiching happy chrismass,and take part in the school party.iam happy with that.
Has any one been in same situation?what do you think?
Many thanks.

do what athiests do? Sort of gift giving and family day?

We are an atheist family with a half Muslim half Christian background. We celebrate both Eid and Christmas, I view both if these as much more cultural celebrations than religious festivals. Do whatever you feel comfortable, the more festivities the better IMO. X

I echo you YellowCrocus - we celebrate Eid & Christmas, but both me and DH are athiest. For us Eid & Chrsitmas is a celebration of family and being together and holds no religious value.

The last time Christmas was a religious event horse and Carts were on the road.

Just put up a tree have a roast for dinner and give a few gifs it's more a cultural thing just like fireworks night ECt