There's been a lot of talk recently about the desire to put Christ back in Christmas. As a Muslim, I fully support the idea that religious observances should focus on their intended purpose. Many times cultural traditions end up becoming more important than teachings of the faith, especially if the majority is of a similar faith. Unfortunately, cultural traditions can become so entwined with religious observances that it becomes difficult to separate them and focus on what the faith teaches.
Not to say that cultural traditions are a bad thing, but they should be acknowledged for what they are. There should be a healthy balance between religious practices and cultural traditions; and it behooves us to remember how some traditions came to be.
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