Re: should Christmas be celebrated by Muslims
Christmas is one thing, but I dont see any problem in celebrating the Winter Holidays. Depending upon where you live, you may get vacation time from work and school during end of December. Its a time to relax, to wind up the year, its a chance to visit family and friends, and its a great time to buy and exchange gifts, since the sales can be so great, etc.
I think when desis celebrate Christmas, they're not celebrating the religious aspect of it, but the holiday aspect of it. Like the snowflakes, and the evergreen trees, and year coming to an end, and the cold weather that keeps you wrapped up inside with relatives playing games, and having eggnog and hot cocoa, etc.
Its the cultural aspect of it. I wouldn't expect anyone in Pakistan to really celebrate the holidays because that culture isn't built up there.