Speaking as an atheist, I simply do not recognise any compulsion by the authorities or the Church for non-Christians to participate in Christmas. All I see are invitations. It's all phoney outrage and posturing.

Just what, exactly, are you wanting to celebrate as an atheist anyway? Nothing! How much doe sit cost to celebrate nothing? Nothing! Where are the laws that prevent you celebrating nothing at public expense? There isn't one ... not a single law, byelaw or regulation that I know of. So stop whining until you have your genuine application for a festive celebration turned down on discriminatory grounds.