Christmas Is About Joy, Not Guilt

https://youtu.be/0hJO4ofx6VU Podcast audio: In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Ben Bayer and Agustina Vergara Cid explore the true meaning of Christmas by examining the history and philosophical significance of our holiday practices. Among the topics covered: The secular meaning of Christmas; A proper view of Christmas’s commercial aspects; Why some people are antagonistic towards the Christmas spirit; How the doctrine of original sin undermines Christmas joy. Mentioned in this podcast are Ben Bayer’s articles “Give the Gift of a Guilt-Free Christmas” and “The Meaningful Delights of a Worldly Christmas,” and Onkar Ghate’s essay “An Atheist’s Tribute to Christmas.” This podcast was recorded on December 18, 2024 and released on December 23, 2024. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcast. Watch archived podcasts here.