ANSWERS: 5
  • I don't think so. I don't celebrate Christmas as such (I eat the seasonal food!) but it never offended me if a friend bought me a gift. Likewise, many friends would bring me gifts or cards for other festivals like Chinese New Year and that never offended me either, even though I don't celebrate them.
  • Depends on why they don't celebrate it. If they just think it's too commercial or don't have time for it, I guess it is okay. But if they don't for religious beliefs or they don't believe in it or who knows, they could be highly offended. If they know you know their feelings abou tit and you are shoving Santa and Christmas at them, it may feel like you are just rubbing their noses in it and forcing your beliefs on them. Why would you want to make a friend feel uncomfortable? Why not just give a gift in a 'friendly' manner instead of as a Christmas gift and be respectful of how they feel? It just feels more friendly and respectful, kinder to abide by their likes and dislikes.
  • i wouldn't go so far as to call it rude, but i don't understand why you'd do that. i don't celebrate xmas myself, so to have someone give me an xmas specific gift would be weird. i wouldn't say anything, but i probably wouldn't enjoy the gift much either. the people who do give me something generally pick something that isn't christmas related & they just happen to do it in december. at least, that's my justification.
  • It depends on the reason she doesn't celebrate it. I don't celebrate Christmas for a few reasons. Being a Christian, I don't believe it is correct to assume what day Jesus was born. Secondly, all the gift giving, Santa clause, decorations, etc. detract from what Christmas is supposed to be about. I can't tell you what's right and wrong but I will say that during the holiday season, there's something for everyone to celebrate so whether you want to give her a teddy bear with a hat in a Christmas bag, it's really up to you.
  • I don't think giving a gift is ever rude...She or he is your friend...that is the way it is meant to be given as a mark of friendship....nothing more.

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