It's MERRY CHRISTMAS.....not Happy Holidays

DIGGER · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 11:44:30

Christmas With a Capital "C"

Dubsvalk · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 12:07:07

Amen and "Merry Christmas" Digger!
Bernie

Popeye · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 12:12:04

Quote from: Dubsvalk on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 12:07:07
Amen and "Merry Christmas" Digger!
Bernie

+1

Oss · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 12:19:41

This one is pretty much on the money

http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/confessions.asp

sugarbee · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 13:29:41

agree

Quote from: Oss on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 12:19:41
This one is pretty much on the money

http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/confessions.asp

ValkFlyer · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 14:35:38

Bottom line, what is it that is said about the "Truth"?

G-Man · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 15:13:04

Quote from: Oss on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 12:19:41
This one is pretty much on the money

http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/confessions.asp

Ev, You're quoting a Jew who worked for Nixon??

Merry Chanukah and Happy Christmas

I see nothing wrong with wishing someone...anyone, a Happy Holiday. It includes everything and everyone. If you are so shallow that you really need for someone to specifically verify your own particular religion at a time of year when other religions are also knee deep in celebration then find someplace where only your religion is observed. If not, get used to the fact that we are a multi-everything country. We should acknowledge and celebrate ALL our differences. If I know your religion, I will narrow my greeting towards it, if not, Happy Holiday will be extended. If this offends you, I'm not sorry, but I do feel sorry for you. (not directed to anyone in particular.......so, Happy Holidays to you all)

R J · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 15:19:47

I still say, the ones doing the bitching, please read my lips.

You no like what and how we do things here, then go home and straighten your homeland out.

We is a sayin strongly, "Put your Heart in America or get your Ass out."

Bobbo · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 15:36:12

Merry Saturnalia? ??? ??? ???

http://www.essortment.com/all/christmaspagan_rece.htm

Disco · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 16:22:29

QuoteMerry Saturnalia?

And Happy Festivus.

¿spoom · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 17:17:25

Quote from: Disco on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 16:22:29
QuoteMerry Saturnalia?

And Happy Festivus.

And a Happy Festivus to you too, I've got my aluminum polished and up already

Dubsvalk · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 17:19:14

RJ, Amen and Merry Christmas!
Bernie

ricoman · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 17:26:53

I see nothing wrong with wishing someone...anyone, a Happy Holiday. It includes everything and everyone. If you are so shallow that you really need for someone to specifically verify your own particular religion at a time of year when other religions are also knee deep in celebration then find someplace where only your religion is observed. If not, get used to the fact that we are a multi-everything country. We should acknowledge and celebrate ALL our differences. If I know your religion, I will narrow my greeting towards it, if not, Happy Holiday will be extended. If this offends you, I'm not sorry, but I do feel sorry for you.[/size] (not directed to anyone in particular.......so, Happy Holidays to you all)
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I think perhaps it is more shallow to disregard what the holiday is, or at least was, for more years than you and I are old. And it certainly is shallow to belittle those who want to continue it. It is Christmas-period.
I feel sorry for you for your need to be politically correct. I feel sorry also that this has become a topic.
Merry Christmas

Bobbo · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 20:24:51

Quote from: ricoman on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 17:26:53
I think perhaps it is more shallow to disregard what the holiday is, or at least was, for more years than you and I are old. And it certainly is shallow to belittle those who want to continue it. It is Christmas-period.
I feel sorry for you for your need to be politically correct. I feel sorry also that this has become a topic.
Merry Christmas

To wish someone "Happy Holidays" is not disregarding Christmas, it is inclusive of that holiday. I'm guessing most people say Happy Holidays because they realize that people celebrate or observe other traditions at this time of year. Suggesting that someone says this merely to be politically correct belittles that person.

Chili Pepper · Mon 13, Dec 2010, 20:46:03

Quote from: G-Man on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 15:13:04
Quote from: Oss on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 12:19:41
This one is pretty much on the money

http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/confessions.asp

Ev, You're quoting a Jew who worked for Nixon??

Merry Chanukah and Happy Christmas

I see nothing wrong with wishing someone...anyone, a Happy Holiday. It includes everything and everyone. If you are so shallow that you really need for someone to specifically verify your own particular religion at a time of year when other religions are also knee deep in celebration then find someplace where only your religion is observed. If not, get used to the fact that we are a multi-everything country. We should acknowledge and celebrate ALL our differences. If I know your religion, I will narrow my greeting towards it, if not, Happy Holiday will be extended. If this offends you, I'm not sorry, but I do feel sorry for you. (not directed to anyone in particular.......so, Happy Holidays to you all)

lol...I agree with G-man. When I say Happy Holidays I'm thinking about Christmas (which I celebrate with gusto and smokin' hot plastic

) , New Year's, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and.... the U.S. Constitution ...which guarantees all of us freedom of religion NOT "freedom as long as you worship like we do." Bless our forefathers.

G-Man · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 08:45:44

Quote from: Bobbo on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 20:24:51
Quote from: ricoman on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 17:26:53Suggesting that someone says this merely to be politically correct belittles that person.

That was exactly the posters intent.

DIGGER · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 09:02:29

Quote from: Bobbo on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 20:24:51
Quote from: ricoman on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 17:26:53
I think perhaps it is more shallow to disregard what the holiday is, or at least was, for more years than you and I are old. And it certainly is shallow to belittle those who want to continue it. It is Christmas-period.
I feel sorry for you for your need to be politically correct. I feel sorry also that this has become a topic.
Merry Christmas

To wish someone "Happy Holidays" is not disregarding Christmas, it is inclusive of that holiday. I'm guessing most people say Happy Holidays because they realize that people celebrate or observe other traditions at this time of year. Suggesting that someone says this merely to be politically correct belittles that person.

no....it is disrespectfull......other religions can create thier own Holiday......Dec 25 is about Christs birth...and nothing else.

franco6 · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 09:08:44

IMAGINE _ _ _ ???

Dubsvalk · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 09:41:21

Amen, Digger! Merry CHRISTmas! Christ, the reason for the season!
Bernie

Disco · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 10:16:44

Quoteno....it is disrespectfull......other religions can create thier own Holiday......Dec 25 is about Christs birth...and nothing else.

Is it the 25th yet?

Bobbo · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 10:31:26

Quote from: DIGGER on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 09:02:29
no....it is disrespectfull......other religions can create thier own Holiday......Dec 25 is about Christs birth...and nothing else.

True, Christmas represents Jesus' birth, even though it is simply a Pagan celebration that was integrated into Christianity to make it more acceptable to the Pagans.

No one is trying to subvert or disrespect Christmas when they say "Happy Holidays".

Do you consider it disrespectful of other religions and cultures that Christmas Day has been expanded into the "Christmas Season" which intrudes on other religious observances?

valkmc · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 10:32:30

Quote from: DIGGER on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 09:02:29
Quote from: Bobbo on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 20:24:51
Quote from: ricoman on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 17:26:53
I think perhaps it is more shallow to disregard what the holiday is, or at least was, for more years than you and I are old. And it certainly is shallow to belittle those who want to continue it. It is Christmas-period.
I feel sorry for you for your need to be politically correct. I feel sorry also that this has become a topic.
Merry Christmas

To wish someone "Happy Holidays" is not disregarding Christmas, it is inclusive of that holiday. I'm guessing most people say Happy Holidays because they realize that people celebrate or observe other traditions at this time of year. Suggesting that someone says this merely to be politically correct belittles that person.

no....it is disrespectfull......other religions can create thier own Holiday......Dec 25 is about Christs birth...and nothing else.

From my last trip to the local mall I would say Dec 25th has become about everthing else but Christ birth...and I believe most historians do not believe he was born on Dec 25th...

x · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 10:43:06

Quote from: DIGGER on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 09:02:29
Quote from: Bobbo on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 20:24:51
Quote from: ricoman on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 17:26:53
I think perhaps it is more shallow to disregard what the holiday is, or at least was, for more years than you and I are old. And it certainly is shallow to belittle those who want to continue it. It is Christmas-period.
I feel sorry for you for your need to be politically correct. I feel sorry also that this has become a topic.
Merry Christmas

To wish someone "Happy Holidays" is not disregarding Christmas, it is inclusive of that holiday. I'm guessing most people say Happy Holidays because they realize that people celebrate or observe other traditions at this time of year. Suggesting that someone says this merely to be politically correct belittles that person.

no....it is disrespectfull......other religions can create thier own Holiday......Dec 25 is about Christs birth...and nothing else.

Really? Jesus was born on December 25? There is no scripture that suggests that date. Nothing in the Bible to suggest he was born on that date or in Bethlehem, either.

While we're at it: There is no biblical reference to three wise men, no reference to a manger, and no reference to a star so bright. It's all made up. A fairy tale.

Fact of the matter is that Christmas is a made up holiday... the date coincides with the Pagan winter solstice rites. Santa is a German invention. Christmas tree... no reference in the Bible... but many Pagan references. No wise men. No manger. No Bethlehem.

Happy Christmas!

fstsix · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 10:48:10

To a unbeliever, Your right, this is the only time your Atheist view is seen or your protest about a Jew named Jesus! but to all who get Paid Government Holiday vacations in the name of Christ? Maybe we should lobby to eliminate ALL Local State Federal PAID Vacations By the Taxpayers of this Country It would be a bring down the deficit.....Bet you a dollar the phony Left Government Public Servants would never give up their Free CHRISTmass money LOL!!! I have NEVER HAD A SINGLE PAID VACATION!!! And at the Taxpayer expense $:-\$

DIGGER · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 11:06:58

Quote from: Bobbo on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 10:31:26
Quote from: DIGGER on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 09:02:29
no....it is disrespectfull......other religions can create thier own Holiday......Dec 25 is about Christs birth...and nothing else.

True, Christmas represents Jesus' birth, even though it is simply a Pagan celebration that was integrated into Christianity to make it more acceptable to the Pagans.

No one is trying to subvert or disrespect Christmas when they say "Happy Holidays".

Do you consider it disrespectful of other religions and cultures that Christmas Day has been expanded into the "Christmas Season" which intrudes on other religious observances?

ABSOLUTELY

Oss · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 11:41:20

Since I saw my post highlited I will say this

I am not insulted by people wishing me Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday or anything

I mean lets get real, when I show up at Inzane or any event what I first hear is OH $HIT ITS OSS

$:-\$ time after time Now if someone gets his butt all puckered because someone says happy holiday instead of merry christmas I say lighten up at least its a FRIENDLY greeting

But anyways I do wish all of you who happen to celebrate the day, whether because you have been baptized or just because you are a christian denomination or even if you just get the day off

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS and God bless the country which lets us celebrate whatever floats our boats and ride our bikes in freedom Nobody kills you in THIS country for celebrating or worshiping or not worshiping

DIGGER · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 11:59:14

Quote from: Oss on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 11:41:20
Since I saw my post highlited I will say this

I am not insulted by people wishing me Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday or anything

I mean lets get real, when I show up at Inzane or any event what I first hear is OH $HIT ITS OSS $:-\$ time after time Now if someone gets his butt all puckered because someone says happy holiday instead of merry christmas I say lighten up at least its a FRIENDLY greeting

But anyways I do wish all of you who happen to celebrate the day, whether because you have been baptized or just because you are a christian denomination or even if you just get the day off

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS and God bless the country which lets us celebrate whatever floats our boats and ride our bikes in freedom Nobody kills you in THIS country for celebrating or worshiping or not worshiping

my butt gets puckered because each time someone tells me HAPPY HOLIDAYS instead of MERRY CHRISTMAS........they have stolen the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.....I feel sorry for them also....because they have had the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS stolen from them also......especially when the company they work for is FORCING THEM to say Happy Holidays.

G-Man · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 12:19:55

Quote from: Oss on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 11:41:20.....God bless the country which lets us celebrate whatever floats our boats.....

Here, here......I'll drink to that!

Bobbo · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 12:54:54

Quote from: DIGGER on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 11:59:14
my butt gets puckered because each time someone tells me HAPPY HOLIDAYS instead of MERRY CHRISTMAS........they have stolen the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.....I feel sorry for them also....because they have had the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS stolen from them also......especially when the company they work for is FORCING THEM to say Happy Holidays.

Funny... I always thought Christmas Spirit was charity, generosity, loving others, gratefulness, humility, and rejoicing. I never realized it included grumbling about how someone expresses their holiday wishes.

rainman · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 12:57:59

Quote from: DIGGER on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 11:44:30
Christmas With a Capital "C"

AMAN Digger the song takes the words right out of mouth
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

czuch · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 16:03:56

I believe in Santa Claus.
I found out He is ME! The eyes of my daughter told me so.
I grew the beard and have recieved the grace of graying.
MERRY CHRISTMAS,,,,,one and all.
I do have the perfict voice for a booming "Bah-Humbug" though, and I love doing that at the mall.

buffalobill · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 16:59:11

to "strong eagle", if you can get your hands on a copy of the Holy Bible, I suggest you take a look at Micah 5:1 and 2 (prophesied only 750-840 years before Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. Luke 2:4,15 as well as Matthew 2:5-8. As far as the manger, Luke 2:7,12,16. As far as the Star, Matthew 2:2,9. I will give you the benefit of the doubt on the 3 wise men. The bible actually never gives a number, that is folk lore but you can read it in Matthew 2:1.
I am willing to bet you do not have a bible, will not get a bible and certainly never open one. You sir are a pitiful man, and I feel sorry for your close mindedness. But hey, I have been wrong before and would love to see you in Heaven one day. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, laid in a manger, a Star shone above him and wise men came to see this King of Kings. Wise men and Women still seek Him.
One day even you will confess Jesus is Lord, even if it is too late.
Merry CHRISTmas,
buffalobill

Bobbo · Tue 14, Dec 2010, 17:05:54

Quote from: buffalobill on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 16:59:11
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, laid in a manger, a Star shone above him and wise men came to see this King of Kings. Wise men and Women still seek Him.

There goes the belief He was a virgin!

DIGGER · Wed 15, Dec 2010, 06:22:06

Quote from: Strong Eagle on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 10:43:06
Quote from: DIGGER on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 09:02:29
Quote from: Bobbo on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 20:24:51
Quote from: ricoman on Mon 13, Dec 2010, 17:26:53
I think perhaps it is more shallow to disregard what the holiday is, or at least was, for more years than you and I are old. And it certainly is shallow to belittle those who want to continue it. It is Christmas-period.
I feel sorry for you for your need to be politically correct. I feel sorry also that this has become a topic.
Merry Christmas

To wish someone "Happy Holidays" is not disregarding Christmas, it is inclusive of that holiday. I'm guessing most people say Happy Holidays because they realize that people celebrate or observe other traditions at this time of year. Suggesting that someone says this merely to be politically correct belittles that person.

no....it is disrespectfull......other religions can create thier own Holiday......Dec 25 is about Christs birth...and nothing else.

Really? Jesus was born on December 25? There is no scripture that suggests that date. Nothing in the Bible to suggest he was born on that date or in Bethlehem, either.

While we're at it: There is no biblical reference to three wise men, no reference to a manger, and no reference to a star so bright. It's all made up. A fairy tale.

Fact of the matter is that Christmas is a made up holiday... the date coincides with the Pagan winter solstice rites. Santa is a German invention. Christmas tree... no reference in the Bible... but many Pagan references. No wise men. No manger. No Bethlehem.

Happy Christmas!

Don't stand next to this guy.........I'm expecting a bolt of lightning to hit any second now......

Dubsvalk · Wed 15, Dec 2010, 06:27:18

All we can do for him is pray for him, Digger! Merry Christmas!
Bernie

MacDragon · Wed 15, Dec 2010, 07:14:27

Wow... lots of panties in a wad here.

All I have to say is ... lighten up...Merry Christmas and I hope you all have a nice holiday with your families and friends... It's a time for sharing and giving of yourself.

x · Wed 15, Dec 2010, 07:14:39

Quote from: Bobbo on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 12:54:54
Quote from: DIGGER on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 11:59:14
my butt gets puckered because each time someone tells me HAPPY HOLIDAYS instead of MERRY CHRISTMAS........they have stolen the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.....I feel sorry for them also....because they have had the SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS stolen from them also......especially when the company they work for is FORCING THEM to say Happy Holidays.

Funny... I always thought Christmas Spirit was charity, generosity, loving others, gratefulness, humility, and rejoicing. I never realized it included grumbling about how someone expresses their holiday wishes.

+1

x · Wed 15, Dec 2010, 07:27:07

Quote from: buffalobill on Tue 14, Dec 2010, 16:59:11
to "strong eagle", if you can get your hands on a copy of the Holy Bible, I suggest you take a look at Micah 5:1 and 2 (prophesied only 750-840 years before Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. Luke 2:4,15 as well as Matthew 2:5-8. As far as the manger, Luke 2:7,12,16. As far as the Star, Matthew 2:2,9. I will give you the benefit of the doubt on the 3 wise men. The bible actually never gives a number, that is folk lore but you can read it in Matthew 2:1.
I am willing to bet you do not have a bible, will not get a bible and certainly never open one. You sir are a pitiful man, and I feel sorry for your close mindedness. But hey, I have been wrong before and would love to see you in Heaven one day. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, laid in a manger, a Star shone above him and wise men came to see this King of Kings. Wise men and Women still seek Him.
One day even you will confess Jesus is Lord, even if it is too late.
Merry CHRISTmas,
buffalobill

You don't know sh*t about me, Buffalo Bob. Pitiful? Close minded? I suggest, sir, that you are speaking of yourself. I'll bet Jesus and I would be drinking buddies.

You have to do a lot of 'interpretation' to reach the conclusions that you do. You should read something about how the bible was created, and how each of the key authors, Luke, Matthew, Mark, and John, had a target audience and a personal message. But I know you'll never do that as it might force you to take off your blinders.

As for your bet... pay up... give something to a charity in the spirit of Christmas generosity because you're plain damn wrong.

Garfield · Wed 15, Dec 2010, 09:27:54

To all: please ignore the two individuals who seem to have high jacked this thread as well as the rest the board just to be spiteful of the rest of us. Please do not respond back to their posts until they start respecting what others think and say. Even if they don't believe in what is said, it don't make it right to be rude in their posts. There are ways to post their believes and/or view points without being rude, so ignore them until they learn how to be respectful to others. Thank you

Merry Christmas to all

G-Man · Wed 15, Dec 2010, 10:45:32

Quote from: Garfield on Wed 15, Dec 2010, 09:27:54
To all: please ignore the two individuals who seem to have high jacked this thread as well as the rest the board just to be spiteful of the rest of us. Please do not respond back to their posts until they start respecting what others think and say. Even if they don't believe in what is said, it don't make it right to be rude in their posts. There are ways to post their believes and/or view points without being rude, so ignore them until they learn how to be respectful to others. Thank you

Merry Christmas to all

Very respectfully........I don't see where this thread was hijacked. The original post declared this time of year for the observance of one, and only one holiday, by one, and only one religion. Do you really think that it would go unrebutted?

Happy Holidays to EVERYONE!

News:

It's MERRY CHRISTMAS.....not Happy Holidays

fstsix