Can Muslim children celebrate Christmas?

You are allowed to partake of their feasts and celebrations so long as you stay away from their specifically religious rituals, and so long as you are clear in your mind that Christmas has nothing to do with the original teaching of Jesus (peace and blessings be upon him). read more

And, they also had to consider what and how they would teach their children about the celebration of Christmas as Muslims. Growing up, my grandparents would send us Christmas gifts and my parents would save them for us to open on our religious holiday. read more

Some Muslim families also put up Christmas trees and lights to keep their children happy. They argue that Christmas is, after all, Prophet Jesus' birthday and there is no harm in celebrating Christmas as long as children are happy. read more