Quakers and Christmas

Raymond Mgadzah explores contemporary Quaker attitudes to Christmas

by Raymond Mgadzah 19th December 2014

At this time of year – perhaps more than at any other time – the question arises as to whether Friends should celebrate Christmas. Answers to this question elicit a variety of responses from Friends who may feel that all days are special and that the notion of Christmas as a unique day runs counter to core Quaker values.