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Christmas has been hijacked

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Christmas has been hijacked

maxwell edison
I received an email recently inviting me to a Holiday Party. Okay, nothing new there. Christmas Parties have long been replaced by Holiday Parties in most places, and extra effort is often made to include those from faiths outside Christianity, as well as agnostics, and atheists. What was interesting about this particular invitation, however, was that while it excluded any mention of Christian themes, it INCLUDED themes from other religions and cultures.

Happy Hanukkah, it said, below an image of a Menorah; Happy Kwanzaa, it said, below an image of a Kinara; Happy Holidays, it said, below an image of a snowman and snowflakes. What? No Christmas? Neither in word or image?

I blame stupidly and ignorance on the part of the person who generated the invitation, and an over-zealous attempt to let political correctness trump reason. What happens when Christians feel offended because their religious faith and culture is excluded while others are specifically included?

Now I'm no Bible thumper by any stretch of the imagination. And I hardly ever discuss my own spiritual beliefs. But if people don't like others who celebrate the CHRISTAIN HOLIDAY called, CHRISTMAS, then don't celebrate.

What was once an almost exclusive Christian day of celebration and remembrance, soon became watered-down, and has now expelled the very thing that started it all - Christmas.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, everybody. And if that offends you, that's just too bad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE
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    NickNielsen Moderator

    5,000 people rocked the house. Maybe next time they'll form up outside to start with...

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    NickNielsen Moderator

    She simply doesn't realize that her attempts to be inoffensive can be offensive.

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    stephen.johansen

    I agree that those who get offended by Christmas, don't celebrate. Those who have other religions then celebrate them. But don't stuff with our Christmas. I'm no Christian but Christmas is still a special time for us. Don't deny us our holidays cause it doesn't fit in with yours. P.S. This is not directed at anyone specifically so if you winge then I really don't care. MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL

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    eyesak

    Catch the Christmas Spirit.

    There will be greedy kids, if their parent or parents teach them those sort of values, whether or not people celebrate Christmas.

    The poor and the needy will receive food, presents, blankets etc.

    I like to think of that side of Christmas,
    and families gathering together and sharing themselves with each other and food and Love.


    Yes children will be glad to get gifts, it is an exiting time for many of them!

    Others will be mad because the are unsatisfied - that is typical of people.
    Still others in need will feel left out, lets give to some of those and teach our children to do the same!

    I was always excited to get new clothes on Christmas, and a toy or two, we did not get that much, but still we had a joyous time.

    I understand the sentiment, there are many children who get too many things but not enough Love. Some kids may not need much, but just a little something would be nice, otherwise they will feel left out.


    I will give both gifts and Love.

    Join in on the fun - join in on the celebration!


    I think it is safe to wish Jesus an happy birthday any day even it the date is wrong, since there are too many theories to worry about.

    The main thing is being thankful that Jesus was born to teach and to sacrifice himself for whosoever will believe and accept him as God in the flesh.


    If you don't believe that, then no one will sue you for celebrating or not.

    As for my family we will celebrate!

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    deepsand

    It's long been my usual style.

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    rayray247

    Christ mas is my least favorite holiday because all it is, is a whole bunch of little greedy kids wanting everything in the world and when i was a kid i got mostly all clothes and i think some familys need to consider no gifts this year and spending time with the family!

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    The 'G-Man.'

    If so what you going to do for revenge...

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    boxfiddler Moderator

    Merry Christmas to all!

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    santeewelding

    Thank you, Max.

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    santeewelding

    Tears, the second time, too; for a multiplicity of reasons.

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    NickNielsen Moderator

    <:o)

    As for hijacking Christmas, that has long been in progress, and was one of Stan Freberg's targets. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5IXlfJSEi4

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    Michael Jay

    A Very Merry Christmas to all.

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    neilb@uk

    You know, they are nearly always white, middle-class and guilt-ridden (about what?). They are the people responsible for "inclusion policies" in schools that removes all of the fun from Christmas in an effort to avoid "upsetting" those of different faiths. Hey, guys, Muslims and the like really couldn't give a chuff! Many schools are dropping the traditional Nativity Play in favour of a multi-faith or secular alternative. I don't have kids but, if I did, even this rabid atheist wouldn't be offended if my girl got to play Mary. The STARRING ROLE! Christmas is a time for fairy stories and pantomimes and the Nativity story should be considered in the same spirit.

    The bureauprats are joined by the simple kill-joy. Bah! Humbug! A school carol concert in Dudley in the UK was scrapped because a resident objected to the application for an entertainment licence by the organisers. Oh, I do hope his name leaked out...

    I LOVE listening to traditional Christmas Carols.

    HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

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    maxwell edison

    You da' man!

    Here's a traditional Christmas Carol for your listening pleasure - one that will push the Christain envelope:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHPHnlYi3V0

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    santeewelding

    Does no one see the Magic?

    It has nothing to do with the schlep of religion.

    If you see the magic, are you not compelled to speak?

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    AnsuGisalas

    but as I'm caught up in it, I wonder if it's a figment.
    And figs with mint?
    BleX, no thanks.

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    santeewelding

    From one who can out-atheist any atheist on the planet, including Neil: ain't no figment.