Posted on 12/24/2009 7:56:59 AM PST by opentalk
The Senate vote on final passage of health reform almost scuttled their plans, but it looks like the First Family will still make it to Hawaii for Christmas. They've had a whirlwind holiday season so far, starting with the lighting of the National Christmas Tree, through hosting more than 50,000 people for 27 parties and open houses, and ending with a visit by the First Lady, Malia and Sasha, and the family's dog Bo, to deliver cookies to the Children's National Medical Center. The Obamas have also started their own holiday traditions in their new home, adding a Christmas wishing tree to the decorations festooning the White House.
But there's one common Christmas practice not on the First Family's schedule: a visit to Christmas Eve church services.
..The Obamas have attended Sunday services in Washington three times this year
(Excerpt) Read more at time.com ...
Truth time:
I don’t go to church on Christmas, unless it’s Sunday. Never thought to ask about Zero.
I don’t attend Christmas Eve church services either. Does that make me a bad person?
Oh, that’s right, the First Family must conform to the Christmas orthodoxy, even if they simply want to celebrate at home.
There’s plenty about 0b0z0 to complain about, without worrying that they celebrate Christmas in an unorthodox manner (if at all).
Because I know that I would want to leave the history-laden White House for a shack on the beach in Hawaii! (not!) They won't even spend their first Christmas at the White House. In fact, Obama seems to be AWAY from the White House as much as possible. He's there on a mission, and doesn't want to be distracted by the architecture or the history. Or the extreme privilege that he was afforded (and which he cavalierly scorns).
I’m with you! I’ve never heard of a “Christmas wishing tree.” Anybody know what it is?
I think he’s basically Muslim identified, although it may be too much of a bother for him to practice. Besides, as you point out, the Mahdi probably isn’t subject to the same rules as the rest of the slugs.
There’s no point in expressing shock or surprise at this. We already know whose side they’re on. Any church is more meaningful, not to mention consecrated, with them out of it.
There’s no point in expressing shock or surprise at this. We already know whose side they’re on. Any church is more meaningful, not to mention consecrated, with them out of it.
No surprise to me. He doesn’t have the light within.
It all depends on the meaning of “Church”. The Church isn’t a building.
He’s a cafeteria muslim.
I agree but that (building and a service that occurs in a building) was the way it was used it the article .
Of course they do...Obama religiously believes in himself. He proclaimed that he has a "gift" and that he religiously prays to himself every night. I kid you not.
I absolutely agree. The last time Congress met on Christmas Eve day was 1895. This whole health-care-has-to-be- done-before-we-go-home scenario is not only disrespectful to the nation's citizens but also to God.
Well Church attendance can be a con. I know people in my town who do it...and you know they are as evil as the day is long.
Obama is too self righteous to make room for God.
I think it's a couple, maybe 3 or 4, of tree shaped wooden forms that are maybe 6 feet high. You can pull them away from the wall.......they swivel out and around. Each of the tree forms are made up of hundreds of little round wooden cubbyholes so they look honey-combed. This is as close as I can come.
If you are a White House visitor and you have a wish, there's some little paper notes available. Grab one and you can write your heart's desire on it, roll it up and put it into one of the little wooden circles.
Sounds pagan and silly to me.....however, I don't like ANYTHING the Obaminables come up with.
Leni
Title - Christmas Wishing Tree
By - Diana Cohen
Primary Subject - Art
Secondary Subjects -
Grade Level - K-2
1. Using green paper or card, have students trace around the outline of their hand. This is best done working in pairs, so one student can trace the other’s hand and the other can hold their hand very still.
2. Cut out the hands. Students with good fine motor control can do this themselves.
3. Holding their handprint so that the fingers point downwards, ask each student to write a Christmas wish on their hand. They can write their own wish, or one for a friend or family member.
4. Using glitter, paints or whatever is available, decorate the hands, being careful not to cover the written wish.
5. Collect all the handprints and, on a separate large piece of card, arrange the hands into the shape of a Christmas tree and fix with staples or glue. Ensure the fingers all point downwards. The fingers look like branches and leaves and the finished “wish tree” looks fantastic. Kids will love reading each other’s wishes.
HINT: Where possible, use a combination of light and dark green hands.
Thanks for the explanation! It definitely sounds too wierd for words. I wonder where they came up with that one?
I agree, I can’t think of a thing they have done yet that I have liked. Odious people.
See the post above yours ... Sunday School craft project, early-elementary type.
That’s about his mental level, I guess. Ooops, I should try to be more charitable on Christmas Eve. Considering the things I could say, however, I guess I am!
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