Do they celebrate Christmas in the 24th Century?

[Nerys Myk]

Since they do not value possessions in the enlightened 24th century, hopefully they celebrate the true meaning without the commercialism of this century.

I agree. It is time we remembered the true meaning of the Pagan festival of Christmas. Those damn Christians hijacking all the good parties.

^ I suppose I should have read to the end of the thread before posting that, as someone has already put it much more eloquently than I ever could

Once again, the point was completely missed. Many neglect to recognize that the true meaning of Christmas is the birth of the Christ child, Jesus. My post had nothing to do with the trappings later heaped upon the true celebration of the coming of our long-awaited Messiah.
The commercialization is symptomatic of the lost meaning of what the believer celebrates: the arrival of Messiah. The actual day it is celebrated is irrelevant; the meaning is very relevant. Evergreen trees, toys, egg nog, etc. are not relevant to the true meaning of Christ-mass.
Now you understand the true meaning of Christmas... and my post.

Sector 7, reflecting

I could be wrong, but I think it was the birth of Christ that was heaped on pre-existing celebrations. And it took a few Centuries before the Christians came up with the idea.

 

[MikeS]

You never SAW TOS's "Catspaw?"

That drives me nuts to hear someone use seen improperly.

Actually, you read it being used improperly. My sincerest apologies for typing too quickly and missing a four-letter word from the beginning of my sentence. I did not realise this forum was actually school. I will not be a grammar Nazi by picking up on your other mistakes.

I could be wrong, but I think it was the birth of Christ that was heaped on pre-existing celebrations. And it took a few Centuries before the Christians came up with the idea.

That was my point. Thanks for explaining that better than I did.

 

[Sector 7]

Actually, the birth of Christ has always been revered in the hearts of believers. "It took a few centuries before the" Catholic religion "came up with the idea" to heap it upon "pre-existing celebrations". You are still confusing those who practice their faith with those who create man-made religion. I hope I have cleared up any remaining confusion about my statement.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Actually, the birth of Christ has always been revered in the hearts of believers. "It took a few centuries before the" Catholic religion "came up with the idea" to heap it upon "pre-existing celebrations". You are still confusing those who practice their faith with those who create man-made religion. I hope I have cleared up any remaining confusion about my statement.

Has it always been revered in the hearts of beleivers? That would seem to be a rather broad statement concidering the number of believers since Jesus got the ball rolling. Some might have been part of cultures who wouldn't give Christ's birth a second thought. They might be more focused on other aspects of his life and ministry.

 

[Keith1701]

Have you watched Generations? Picard's Nexus fantasy was a never ending Xmas setting.

So the safe answer would appear to be yes.

I agree, the above post is the only time, that I recall Christmas even being mention in the entire life cycle of the STAR TREK series and movies.

 

[MikeS]

^ TOS "Dagger Of The Mind", as previously mentioned.

 

[Greg Cox]

No, it's because most Christmas episodes are cheesier than a Cheez-It packing plant.

Like you wouldn't have watched "A Very Data Christmas"?

I'm actually amazed that TREK has never done a Christmas episode . . . .

 

[T'Girl]

Like you wouldn't have watched "A Very Data Christmas"?

Worf: "I shall dress as Saint Nickolas, ... but I refuse to be JOLLY."

 

[scout]

No, it's because most Christmas episodes are cheesier than a Cheez-It packing plant.

Like you wouldn't have watched "A Very Data Christmas"?

I'm actually amazed that TREK has never done a Christmas episode . . . .

Who wouldn't?

 

[Arpy]

Like you wouldn't have watched "A Very Data Christmas"?

Worf: "I shall dress as Saint Nickolas, ... but I refuse to be JOLLY."

 

[drychlick]

christmas been around for 2000 year so 300 year is noting! As long as people beleve in him there will be christmas !