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Christmas vs "Holidays"
The secularists have been chipping away at the word Christmas for a number
of years now and are substituting irrelevant (religious ??) concoctions to diminish the value of the celebration of the birth of Christ. Isn't it time we begin boycotting those merchants who in their TV advertising are exploiting the Christmas tradition yet not acknowledging that this is truly the Christmas season. The code word "holiday" season is coming into increasing use in an effort to minimize the influence the Truths that were taught by the Prince of Peace. |
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"RTCReferee" wrote in message ... "jsmith" wrote: The secularists have been chipping away at the word Christmas for a number of years now and are substituting irrelevant (religious ??) concoctions to diminish the value of the celebration of the birth of Christ. Isn't it time we begin boycotting those merchants who in their TV advertising are exploiting the Christmas tradition yet not acknowledging that this is truly the Christmas season. The code word "holiday" season is coming into increasing use in an effort to minimize the influence the Truths that were taught by the Prince of Peace. I dunno, but from where I sit it's Merry Christmas. :-) And Merry Christmas to you too !! |
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"jsmith" wrote:
"RTCReferee" wrote : "jsmith" wrote: The secularists have been chipping away at the word Christmas for a number of years now and are substituting irrelevant (religious ??) concoctions to diminish the value of the celebration of the birth of Christ. Isn't it time we begin boycotting those merchants who in their TV advertising are exploiting the Christmas tradition yet not acknowledging that this is truly the Christmas season. The code word "holiday" season is coming into increasing use in an effort to minimize the influence the Truths that were taught by the Prince of Peace. I dunno, but from where I sit it's Merry Christmas. :-) And Merry Christmas to you too !! Why, thank you. That's especially nice to hear on a day when we have had some bad news. |
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"jsmith" wrote in message news:1103081068.f4c58340a6a4fb6c079c5594718575bc@s onicnews... The secularists have been chipping away at the word Christmas for a number of years now and are substituting irrelevant (religious ??) concoctions to diminish the value of the celebration of the birth of Christ. Isn't it time we begin boycotting those merchants who in their TV advertising are exploiting the Christmas tradition yet not acknowledging that this is truly the Christmas season. The code word "holiday" season is coming into increasing use in an effort to minimize the influence the Truths that were taught by the Prince of Peace. Get serious. Christians adopted the winter solstice as their own. If you are a Christian I'm sure you are aware that Christ was born in the spring of the year not in winter. Things like greenery in buidings, decking halls and decorating trees predate Christianity but have been adopted by them. Palm trees would be more appropriate as true Christmas trees as a symbol of the holy land. Snow and all that goes with it is not Christian either. Northern tales of elves, reindeer and jolly men in red suits, likewise arn't Christian. People always adopt local traditions, holidays and pagents as their own. Get over it and enjoy the holidays for what they are. Remember there are two s'es in Chri$tma$ and they are both dollar signs! Now go buy some gifts. Bob |
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People always adopt local traditions, holidays and pagents
as their own. Get over it and enjoy the holidays So, how come the salvation army bell ringers are not ringing the bell at Target stores and the local post office this year? .. How will we give to the poor if nobody is ringing the bell? -Bill |
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I read in sci.electronics.design that wrote (in
.com) about 'Christmas vs "Holidays"', on Tue, 14 Dec 2004: People always adopt local traditions, holidays and pagents as their own. Get over it and enjoy the holidays So, how come the salvation army bell ringers are not ringing the bell at Target stores and the local post office this year? Health and safety at work? I bet the sound levels at the ringers' ears are way over the OSHA limits (;-) . How will we give to the poor if nobody is ringing the bell? I expect you'll think of a way. -- Regards, John Woodgate, OOO - Own Opinions Only. The good news is that nothing is compulsory. The bad news is that everything is prohibited. http://www.jmwa.demon.co.uk Also see http://www.isce.org.uk |
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Be nice to give to the unfortunate all year,not just on the holiday.
Also they collect food for baskets for the needy on thanksgiving,and christmas,what are these poor souls supposed to do the rest of the year?Go hungry? surfer e2468 |
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