Dr Snakeman said:
...are you for real?
That's just ridiculous. You're just that patriotic, huh? Can't be bothered to take part in anything at all foreign, even if it's fun?
I highly suggest getting over yourself. It makes life better in a number of ways.
It has nothing to do with patriotism. It has everything to do with simply not caring to celebrate holidays that are meaingless to me. I'd bet the majority of people who celebrate Halloween don't know what it's about.
Nautical Honors Society said:
I never said it was Australian or American either...
Also, you celebrate xmas under protest? Christmas is an amazing holiday filled with joy, family, and warmth.
What is happening to the world?
I don't celebrate christmas because its a religious holiday. I don't believe in their religion, why should I celebrate their holidays? Having said that, I do do the whole family thing and I make a point of not being a Scrooge about it.
Do you celebrate Chinese New Year? What about Australia Day? How about ANZAC day? Hanuku? Queen's Birthday? Labour Day? Independance day in any number of different countries (specifically NOT America)? What about Melbourne Cup day?
I would bet you don't celebrate any of those. Why? Because they aren't relevant to you. Same deal with me and xmas/halloween. I participate in xmas for the benefit of my family, I try to avoid Halloween as much as possible and I generally don't care about national holidays that aren't celebrated in my country.