OP is wondering what atheists do around Christmas, which is actually the Pagan holiday of Saturnalia.
All of the trappings of Christmas have little to do with Christ -- Santa Claus, Christmas trees, gift-giving, caroling... All of this was the holiday of the Roman Empire. When Christianity became the state religion, the holiday became a celebration of the birth of Christ.
http://en.wikipedia.
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