As someone raised in an Agnostic/Atheist household, but whom is surrounded by family and friends of faith, it's just an enjoyable holiday to spend with family and to reach out to friends. Giving feels great and when applicable getting can be nice too.

I've also been informed by my more religious friends Jesus was actually born in spring and the holiday's genesis is more or less an early celebration to get people through the grim bitterness of winter.

I am not Christian, so I do not have that as a reason to celebrate.

For me Christmas isn’t only a Christian holiday, it is the most joyous time of the year, where everyone, no matter their situation, comes together as a community. The lights, the trees, the presents; it all gives away to a merry and festive time where people come together as a family, as friends. Some may surprise you with a small gift on your front porch, others may send a big package per mail.

In the end, I think the warm, homey atmosphere everywhere is what leads me to celebrate.

Quick history:

The middle of winter had long already been celebrated in some parts of the world, some enjoyed winter solstice others the going of the darker days and birth to new. Then came the day many believe Christ (from which comes Christmas) was born. It was also then celebrated as a religious holiday. In the early years of Christianity, the main holiday was Easter; the birth of Jesus was not celebrated yet. “In the fourth century, church officials decided to institute the birth of Jesus as a holiday. Unfortunately, the Bible does not mention date for his birth (a fact Puritans later pointed out in order to deny the legitimacy of the celebration).” says history.com.

We, I’m talking about Americans, decided to start celebrating sometime around the 19th century. This actually isn’t too long ago. An artist, names Irving made a book about how he pictured this holiday, warm and cozy, peasants and squires celebrating together effortlessly. Then came Charles Dickens with “A Christmas Carol”. This family wasn’t as perfect, but the spirit and festivities remained. More and more Americans started celebrating, not realizing that they had recreated a holiday. The came the story of St Nikolaus, which ended up as Santa Claus in the U.S.. All the other details, probably came from creative minds or of course, true believers that saw Santa in his sleigh over their rooftops. Never doubt that miracles can happen!

I do not celebrate Christmas, but I believe Yeshua is the Messiah. The Church has carried it over from pagan worship and adapted over 1800 years through the western church. December 25 is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the date itself, and several of the customs we associate with Christmas actually developed from pagan traditions celebrating the winter solstice. ... "In ancient Rome there was a feast called Saturnalia that celebrated the solstice.

The Messiah (Christ) was born on the first day of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles), which I celebrate each year. Exodus 23:16, when grains and fruits were at the harvest's end, and to Cḥag ha-sukkot ("Feast of Booths," Leviticus 23:34), recalling the days when the Israelites lived in huts (sukkot). Seven days of Sukkot are Hoshana Rabbah, while the eighth day is Shmini Atzeret, is the celebration of the Torah (Gods instructions) given By God through Moses.

In short, Jesus (Yeshua) was born on the first day, and then on the eight day given His name Yeshua (means Salvation) on the day of his circumcision, which was the eight day; the celebration of the Torah (Gods instructions), The was the celebration of the Word of God. Yeshua came to tabernacle with humanity and bring salvation.

The day of purification of his mother they took Yeshua to the Temple: (Luke 2:22-38)

And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord), and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law, then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace; For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel. And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him; and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against; yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed. And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity, and she had been a widow even unto fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day. And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.