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Originally Posted by dreams
Since we lived so far away, we did that same Saturday thing when my son was growing up. When he was going to start college, I bought a house closer to my parents and his college and we started the "trying to get everyone together on Christmas Day" thing. This is a nightmare to do.
We've started the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day get togethers and started including all extended family relatives of everyone. It can be a bit crowded, at times, but we are getting to know in-laws of nieces and nephews and in-laws of brothers and sisters. Plus, one brother always brings a few extra kids (well, in their 20's now) that are friends of his kids.
I think it was more relaxing and easier to do when it was the Saturday after Christmas for our get together. 
Oh, and since my mother's birthday is after Christmas, we also have a big family get together for her birthday. 
So.. poll question  ... None... only one brother views the season as a religious holiday... the rest see it as a great time to get most everyone together <some still have to work> and visit and have a great meal.  |
I must say many Australians do not even consider the religious aspects of Christmas and keep it as a secular holiday. With the trees/presents/feasting/get-togethers, just no God or Jesus.
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In the 21st century, religion in Australia remains dominated demographically by Christianity, with 64% of the population claim at least nominal adherence to a Christian faith as of 2007, although less than a quarter of those attend church weekly.[1] Nearly one third (30%), do not identify with any religion,[1] and the remaining population is a diverse group that includes fast-growing Islamic and Buddhist communities.[2]
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