Let's make this as easy as possible to follow, shall we?

For the past couple of decades, I seem to have the same conversations every year around the Winter Holiday Season.

For clarification, here's where I stand:

1. I hate Christmas
2. Anyone who wishes to celebrate Christmas in whatever fashion they choose, is encouraged to do so
3. If you are ok with me hating Christmas and you celebrating Christmas, then all should be fine in the world

You see, the problem is that when I say, "I don't like Christmas" it's normally met with a barrage of questions, theories, and, in many cases, a vow to "convert" me to being a Christmas lover.

Then there's those who want to claim religious persecution if a sales clerk greets them with a very pleasant "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas."

So, let's establish the basics first:

1. Jesus was not born on December 25
2. There is NO biblical mandate to celebrate the birth of Christ
3. There is NO biblical example of anyone celebrating Christ's birthday - other than the actual birth - which is only described in two of the four gospels.
4. There are NO early church examples of anyone celebrating Christ's birthday
5. The first time we see a church celebration of Christmas is in the 4th Century - and the holiday was practically ignored through most of church history

OK, if you want to argue against any of the above facts - you are welcome to do so - please cite your sources.

If we can all agree on those five facts - then we can move on to the next level:

1. The celebration of Christmas has nothing whatsoever to do with the observance of Christianity
2. Those who choose not to celebrate Christmas are NOT attacking Christianity by simply not participating in the annual tradition

So, here's the challenge to Kirk Cameron, Bill O'Reilly, and anyone else who gets bent out of shape over the annual "War on Christmas" - please explain to me how choosing to not celebrate this one day is, in any way, an attack on your faith, your tradition, or your way of life.

I'm happy to have this discussion with anyone.