What is the meaning of Christmas?

Jaan Lahe, co-professor of religious studies, discusses the meaning of Christmas on the ERR opinion portal.

"Estonia has been called one of the most secular countries in Europe, and if we compare the number of people who consider themselves Christians to the total population of Estonia and the same ratio in most other European countries, this statement is true. But during the Christmas time, things change. Many people who consider themselves non-Christians also go to Christmas Eve service because they just think it's Christmas. Candles in the church, Christmas carols, it all helps to create the beautiful feeling we call Christmas. And what would Christmas be like without Christmas? ”

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