I'm about as atheist as they come, and I absolutely love this time of year. I enjoy the songs. I enjoy the movies. I enjoy having time off from work, being able to smile at people and share affection without being looked upon as some sort of weirdo, and I love spending time with my family... reminiscing about old times, creating a fire in the fireplace, cooking nice meals, and traveling. I love giving gifts, and I love receiving them. I love volunteering at the food bank, and collecting for the under privileged.
I love all of these things, and I do so in the knowledge that both god and santa clause are total bullshit.
While some of the stupid religious christmas songs and their lyrics grind on me, I still enjoy listening to them and find myself more chipper as I explore the holiday season.
You know, I think I may actually get to enjoy it more as a dyed in the wool atheist since I can celebrate all holiday traditions without fear that I'm angering some invisible sky pixie for celebrating the wrong things.
Happy holidays, everyone... whether you're denominational, non-denominational, theist, or non.