[HPforGrownups] Re: Christianity and HP

[Marita Jan]

No: HPFGUIDX 112250


> macfotuk:
> >Even so:  
> > 
> > How is it that Hogwarts always celebrates Xmas? 
> 
> "K":


I think that holidays are celebrated at Hogwarts in the spirit of a
special day, and that's pretty much it.  I have Jewish friends who
celebrate Christmas as a day when Santa brings gifts.  No problem.  It's
never bothered me that Christmas and Easter were celebrated (at Hogwarts)
as days to exchange gifts and have a big feast. 

I don't see any overtly religious overtones in the books; in fact, I think
JKR has done a great job steering clear of references to any one specific
religion.  There's nothing overtly occult about Hogwarts or the WW,
either.  Even the 'dark arts' are about power and getting more of it, not
about anything Satanic, and evil (i.e., Voldy) doesn't necessarily equal
Satanic.  

MJ






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