Reply - [HPFGU-OTChatter] It is Christmas time again! Come out and play...

[Donna]

Donna says:
Tonks, I have to agree with the radio guy fully and completely.  I am NOT
religious and most definitely NOT Christian - if asked, I'm a Nature Lover
(Pagan) - but I still love the Christmas season for all that's it's worth. 
I put up a Christmas tree and decorations.  I buy, make, and give Christmas
gifts.  I send out Christmas cards AND I wish everyone a Merry Christmas.  I
inwardly smile because just about all Christmas traditions are pagan.  I
love the time of the year and bright decorations.  The music is some of the
best (especial Elvis, Imo).  I like the fact that people, as a rule, are
more friendly and smiles are everywhere.  I thrive on the energy in the air.
 It's a healthy time for me in all area.  To add to the radio commentator's
comments about "sucking it up", to those offended by Christmas, I would like
to quote something I've heard since I was a tween, "Go ye forth and multiple
by thy self".  (For those that might need a translation of that quote,
contact me off list.)

As far as being offended goes, yes, I'm offended (and offend) every day by
something or other but I respect others' thoughts, wishes, rights, beliefs,
etc., so I shrug the offence off as my problem.


So people think the list is too quiet hey?? Well it is time for our 
yearly "I hate Christmas", "No I don't!", "Just say Happy 
Holidays", "no it is Christmas!"... bar brawl. Is the Hogshead Barmaid 
around to monitor? 

Just heard some guy on talk radio, forgot his name.. Anyway he was 
commenting on some college taking the Christmas tree out of the Library 
when they had had one for years because a few people found it 
offensive. He said that 85% of Americans celebrate Christmas. Some, he 
said, do it religiously, and many just enjoy the time for family, cheer 
and a way to show love to others. He said that the consitution does not 
guarantee that we will not be offended. Everyone is offended by 
something everyday, he said. Then he went on to say "for the minority 
who find Christmas offensive, just "shut the hell up, and suck it up". 
I am just quoiting the man here, so don't yell at me... I'll have a 
butter beer please, and a round for everyone....

Tonks_op
(wicked smile)


 
 

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