When considering the number of different religions that are observed by people around the world, holiday celebrations should be inclusive of all mindsets in order to make everyone feel welcomed and comfortable.
In the U.S., Christmas is largely thought of as a Christian holiday, though it is observed by people of many faiths. Inspirational stories of faith that are accepting of all beliefs can help strengthen the bonds between people of different cultures and nationalities.
You don't even need to remove Christian decorations or sayings from your home during celebrations, but rather include those of other religions as well. You can even consider having a discussion about the different traditions that are observed in these faiths, which can be entertaining as well as educational.
Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee believes that short motivational stories can help people see their fellow humans as equals, rather than citizens of a rival nation or culture. When everyone attempts to view others from this point of view, they may gain a strong sense of connection to even the most unfamiliar strangers, a feeling that could ultimately result in world peace.
