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immargarita t1_j1ooi5s wrote

Very sweet of you!!!! How was yours? I don't personally celebrate it anymore. I like the notion of Christmas but it feels weird as an atheist now. In addition, neither my partner nor I have family here so I have to say, it was a breeze. Just spent it packing and prepping for an upcoming move, which we're super excited about. These days we're just happy as heck for any days off, frankly. I'm giddily looking forward to the new year 🥳. Happy holidays, all!

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hllewis128 t1_j1pt69l wrote

Fellow atheist here (and also anti-consumption). I’ve found it to be very fulfilling to create my own traditions around the Winter solstice. I give simple gifts, make a delicious (vegetarian!) feast for myself and any loved ones joining me that particular year, light a bunch of candles and have as much chocolate, cinnamon, and ginger as possible to stave off the cold.

This year, I added a new one into the mix—volunteering at a shelter, mission, soup kitchen, etc., on Xmas day or Xmas eve. Since that’s not much of a holiday to me, I can give the volunteers who want to celebrate a break.

Just a few ideas. I hope you find a winter holiday tradition that allows you to reflect and look ahead :)

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immargarita t1_j1puc93 wrote

LOVE this!!!! 💕. Confirming atheists aren't devil worshippers 😹. There's so much I want to get into in this city. Just celebrated our 4th year in Pittsburgh, 3 of which have been mostly taken up by Covid, 2 of those 3 years spent renovating the soon-to-be new home.
Definitely want to volunteer for numerous causes. I'm a massive animal lover, so that will be one, for sure but I love the ones you're taking on, not just good for the needy but helping others is so good for one's own happiness, mental health, etc.

First, I have to work at getting my driver's license which I can't say I'm looking forward to 😶

Good wishes to you for the new year! 🥳

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hllewis128 t1_j1qdx1t wrote

Good luck with the driver’s license and in 2023! :)

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MaynardWaltrip OP t1_j1pn10l wrote

Good luck with the move! They aren’t the most fun but it sounds like you’ve got everything well under control! I actually celebrated Christmas with my family on Christmas Eve day, so Christmas Day was a quiet one at home with the cats watching football and reflecting on a really good year. Very grateful. Thank you for asking.

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