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A merry Christmas to all my Christian friends. In my house, we celebrate Christmas (my wife) and Hanukkah (me). My kids love it. They get nine days of presents.
![]() If you're interested in an incredibly entertaining "rock" musical video that tells the story of Hanukkah (sort of), here it is. YouTube - Candlelight - The Maccabeats - Hanukkah
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Glædelig Jul og Godt Nytår!
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons - for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Last edited by TimTaylor; Sat Dec 25, 2010 at 10:25am. |
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And No, I'm Not A Cannibal ...
Coincidence? I just had a Danish for breakfast this morning.
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"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) “I was in prison and you came to visit me.” (Matthew 25:36) Last edited by BillyMac; Sat Dec 25, 2010 at 04:17pm. |
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I actually had a debate with our former Connecticut governor last week. He believed that "Season's Greetings" and "Happy Holidays" are poor substitutes for "Merry Christmas". I explained to him that I work in a very diverse workplace, with Muslims, and Hindus. I know that my colleagues would certainly not be offended if I were to wish them "Merry Christmas", but such a greeting could border on being slightly rude, knowing that they are not Christians. I'm as Christian as the next Christian (note my signature), but I'm also quite tolerant, and I celebrate the diversity in this great country. (I just wish those Jehovah's Witnesses would stop ringing my doorbell.)
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"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16) “I was in prison and you came to visit me.” (Matthew 25:36) |
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I don't say Happy Holidays just so it won't offend someone. This is Christmas and has been celebrated for 2000 years - by those who believe and those who don't. All calendars have it as Christmas so I don't refuse to say it just because there may be some who don't believe in Christ. It would be like saying we aren't going to say Happy 4th of July because someone might not be an American and doesn't celebrate the 4th of July. It is still the 4th of July regardless of my thoughts on it. Again, just my take. not trying to argue with you by any means |
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To me, a most dramatic Christmas story occurs not at the beginning Nativity; but at the end, at the Crucifixion when one of the criminals hanging alongside Jesus and with virtually no time left on the clock makes a desperate, last-second attempt to secure his salvation and says, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." And Jesus.......
counts it as good!!! "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." A gift of eternal life! What an awesome and gracious God! |
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I don't mean any disrespect to anyone, and, in fact, the views expressed in this thread match my own, the thread has become "too religious."
Merry Christmas (to those who celebrate it). Happy Holidays (to those who celebrate anything). Happy New Year (where applicable). |
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