What is the True Meaning of Christmas?

Do you consider Christmas a religious holiday?

• Yes. I am Christian, and it is a religious holiday.
• No. I am Christian, but I don't really think of Christmas as a religious day.
• Yes. I am not Christian, but I consider it a religious day.
• No. I am not Christian, and don't consider Christmas a religious holiday.

If you aren't Christian: How do you celebrate Christmas?

• I don't celebrate Christmas.
• I put up a tree, decorations, have a big family dinner, and exchange presents.
• I have a family dinner and exchange presents.
• I have a family dinner.
• I am Christian.

Do you go to Church for Christmas?

• Yes, it's the only day of the year we actually go to mass.
• Yes, it's one of the few days of the year we go to mass.
• Yes, of course! We attend mass all year.
• No, we stay home.
• No, I am not Christian.

Do you prefer to wish someone "Merry Christmas" or "Happy Holidays"?

• Merry Christmas. I am Christian and those who aren't know what I mean.
• Merry Christmas. I am not Christian, but 'tis the season!
• Happy Holidays. I am Christian and I think it's more polite.
• Happy Holidays. I am not Christian, and prefer to be neutral.

What if, because of the trouble with the economy, your family decide not to exchange gifts this year?

• I would be okay with it.
• I would be upset, but I wouldn't say anything.
• I would be VERY upset. It wouldn't be Christmas without presents!
• We don't celebrate Christmas, so it wouldn't matter to me.

What if your family decided not to exchange gifts this year because they felt it took away from the true meaning of Christmas?

• I would be okay with it.
• I would be upset, but I wouldn't say anything.
• I would be VERY upset. It wouldn't be Christmas without presents!
• We don't celebrate Christmas, so it wouldn't matter to me.

Do you compare the number of presents you got with your friends/siblings?

• Yes, I always hope I got more.
• Yes, I'm just curious.
• No, but I do count how many gifts I got.
• No. Why would you do that?

How do you spend a Christmas Day?

Please select all that apply.

• Opening gifts.
• Eating dinner at home.
• Eating dinner out.
• Watching movies at home.
• Watching movies in the theater.
• Going to mass.
• Visit with family/ Invite family over.
• Host or attend a Christmas party.

Do you buy a gift for your parents on Christmas?

• Yes, of course.
• No.
• No, but I would if I had any money.
• I don't celebrate Christmas.