Why do non-Christian religions celebrate Christmas / Christ-Mass?
Simply put, because Christmas is not a Christian celebration. It formally was called Saturnalia, a festival where pagans would worship the sun god. Saturnalia was a celebration of fertility and sex being celebrated by humanity, before Christianity and the name Christmas / Christ-Mass came along.
The word for Christmas in late Old English by the Roman Catholic Church is Cristes Maesse, the Mass of Christ, first found in 1038, and Cristes-maesse, in 1131.
Most people imagine that the word, "Christmas" signifies "the birth of Christ", yet, in actuality the word "Mass" in religious usage and connotation means a "death sacrifice." By definition, it means "death of Christ". The word "Mass" is strictly a Roman
The errant daughters of the Protestant movement, not just limited too the Lutherans, Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians, Evangelicals and Pentecostals have loved and accepted as part of their religious convictions the "Christ-Mass". Furthermore, December 25th has become their great annual homecoming day, when all of these professing Protestant religious faithful again become Roman Catholics for a day.
Christ-Mass was forbidden in England by an act of Parliament in 1644; yet, the conservatives resisted; and the Restoration Dissenters continued to call Yuletide "Fool-tide".
Many early European Reformers even then refused to reference Yuletide due in fact that the end of December was and is a traditional Pagan holy day and Witches' Sabbath or Sabbat, known as Yule or Winter Solstice. A midnight meeting of witches to practice witchcraft and sorcery; in the Middle Ages it was supposed to be a demonic orgy.
Therefore, instead of asking why non-Christians celebrate a Christian holiday, one should really be asking why Christians are celebrating what is essentially a non-Christian holiday.
Muslims believe in Jesus as an ordinary person, acknowledging Him as a prophet not believing Jesus came back to life after His death and burial. Yet however, it is not unusual to see Muslim families with Christmas trees in the window, suggesting they too are getting into the spirit of Christ-Mass. Numerous Muslims today simply take the view that Christ-Mass is no longer considered a religious celebration, but an occasion of personal interpretation. Moreover, of course is the prospect of making financial profit for those who operate a business.
Hebrews too, believe in the existence of Jesus just as the Muslims, yet, they do not believe he came back to life after death, nor that Jesus sacrifice takes away the sins of humanity. How odd that Hebrew people celebrate an event based on the birth of Jesus when they as a people are still awaiting the return of their Messiah. Christ-Mass for them is not a religious festival, but an economic opportunity and the potential for increased economic profits as well.
Hindus and Buddhists are extremely different from the Abrahamic religions. Eastern religions are usually polytheistic, meaning they worship as many Gods as they deem necessary, so adding in the sun god wouldn't really matter. They dont practice Christian rituals, but the attitude toward Christ-Mass, the principles of giving gifts and peace to all humankind is something enjoyed and accepted as a reason to celebrate. Decorating their temples and shrines with holly and evergreens, the lighting of candles, and special chanting in the temple and late night meditation vigil.
Santa Claus too is of particular enjoyment to many Buddhists. As he bears an uncanny resemblance to Pu Tai (Hotel in Japanese), the cheerful fat monk with the big hemp sack full of gifts for children. He is considered an incarnation of Maitreya, the future Buddha. Hinduism and Buddhism are very much open to Christ-Mass because they take a holistic view of faith.
Conceivably the reason why most Muslims, Hebrews, Hindus and Buddhists don't commemorate in theory or practice in Christ-Mass is because its origins have deep pagan roots, and seemingly only acceptable and tolerable by those of the professing Christian faith.
Much of the world celebrates Christ-Mass without any reference to Christianity on any level. Even fewer Christians seemingly celebrate Christ-Mass in an exclusively religious approach. Even the heathen can appreciate peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, despite the religious origins of that phrase.
Since many of the holidays and events observed by Christians in general, such as Christ-Mass, Ishtar and All-Hallows-Eve were appropriated from the ancient pagans, many dont have any basis for complaining when the same holidays are being appropriated by the secular culture today.
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