Which religions do not observe or celebrate Christmas?

Zoroastrianism does not observe Christmas, as the religion predates Christianity and does not recognize Jesus as a divine figure within its teachings.

Rastafarians celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ on January 7 instead of December 25, aligning with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church's observance known as Ganna or Lidt.

Shinto, the indigenous spirituality of Japan, does not celebrate Christmas due to its belief system centered around kami (spirits) and rituals that focus on nature rather than religious holidays.

Jehovah's Witnesses refrain from celebrating Christmas because they believe that the Bible does not provide a specific date for Jesus' birth and view the holiday as having pagan origins.

Seventh-day Adventists generally do not celebrate Christmas, focusing instead on biblical teachings and prophecies, particularly those related to the second coming of Christ.

The Unitarian Universalist community may acknowledge Christmas as a cultural holiday but does not celebrate it as a religious observance, emphasizing individual spiritual beliefs.

The Bahá'í Faith teaches that religious observances, including Christmas, should not interfere with the pursuit of unity and understanding among different faiths, leading many Bahá'ís to refrain from such celebrations.

Scientology does not recognize Christmas as part of its belief system, focusing instead on the teachings of L.

Ron Hubbard and the practices associated with their spiritual development.

The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a satirical religion, does not celebrate Christmas, as it emphasizes humor and critique of organized religion rather than traditional holidays.

Jainism, with its emphasis on non-violence and asceticism, does not observe Christmas, as it is not part of their religious framework or teachings.

Baha'is celebrate the birth of their founder, Bahá'u'lláh, but do not partake in Christmas festivities, as they prioritize the principles of their faith over traditional Christian holidays.

Some branches of Buddhism do not celebrate Christmas, viewing it as a Christian holiday that does not align with their teachings of enlightenment and the Four Noble Truths.

The Indigenous spiritual practices in various cultures often do not include Christmas, as their beliefs and rituals are centered around their own traditions and cosmologies.

Atheists and agnostics may not celebrate Christmas in a religious sense, though they may engage in cultural practices associated with the holiday.

The Norse pagan tradition does not observe Christmas, as it predates the holiday and has its own winter solstice celebrations like Yule.

The Church of Christ, Scientist (Christian Science) does not celebrate Christmas in a traditional sense, focusing instead on spiritual healing and the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy.

The Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) do not celebrate Christmas in a conventional manner, as they emphasize simplicity, spiritual reflection, and communal worship over holiday festivities.

The Ethical Culture Movement promotes ethical living and social justice but does not focus on religious holidays, including Christmas.

The movement for rationalism and skepticism often leads adherents to avoid religious celebrations like Christmas, emphasizing reason over tradition.

The Hare Krishna movement acknowledges Jesus but does not observe Christmas, focusing instead on the teachings of Krishna and their own festivals.