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Boston Concedes that "Holiday Tree" is a Christmas Tree
Liberty Counsel e-mail alert
| 11/23/05
| Mathew Staver
Posted on 11/25/2005 10:01:45 AM PST by dukeman
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posted on
11/25/2005 10:01:46 AM PST
by
dukeman
To: dukeman
They have been donating a tree for 34 years in remenbrance of an event that occurred in 1917? It appears that they have some catching up to do.
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posted on
11/25/2005 10:08:05 AM PST
by
Buck W.
(Yesterday's Intelligentsia are today's Irrelevantsia.)
To: dukeman
Holiday Tree
That is so dumb.
The etymology [history] of 'holiday' is:
[Middle English
holidai,
holy day, from Old English
hlig dæg :
hlig,
holy; see
holy +
dæg,
day; see
day.]
The word 'holiday' is as steeped in religious tradition as 'Christmas' is. Next, they will try to ban 'holiday' and call it 'celebration day' or some similar nonsense.
3
posted on
11/25/2005 10:08:49 AM PST
by
TomGuy
To: TomGuy
"That is so dumb."
I know -- everyone knows that it's really a "wishing tree." :)
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posted on
11/25/2005 10:11:27 AM PST
by
jdm
To: dukeman
This year the tree was renamed by City officials to the "Holiday Tree."
What a bunch of PC NAZIS!
5
posted on
11/25/2005 10:11:34 AM PST
by
rottndog
(WOOF!!!!)
To: TomGuy
I don't understand why the merchants would be onboard this movement. Santa Claus is of Christian derivation. It is not Hindu, Moslem, or Jewish (although it has been quasie adopted by Jews and tied to their own holiday.) Take away the underlying holy-day reason for the season celebrated by the majority of the population and the gift going goes with it. Why would they want to insult the majority of their customers at the biggest sales time of year?
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posted on
11/25/2005 10:15:59 AM PST
by
marsh2
To: dukeman
I don't understand why some fear Christmas so much.
They should be fearing Christ's second coming!
7
posted on
11/25/2005 10:16:43 AM PST
by
proudpapa
(of three.)
To: dukeman
A christmas tree is forbidden but a Jewish menorah or star is allowed.
We need to declare Thanksgiving to new years to be a PC free "safe zone".
To: dukeman
Today, the Mayor and the Parks Commissioner responded and now concede the tree will be called a Christmas tree. My, what people of strength and conviction. Why didn't they fight on principle? How come?
9
posted on
11/25/2005 10:20:26 AM PST
by
polymuser
(Losing, like flooding, brings rats to the surface.)
To: dukeman
Well, this is a minor victory. Sad thing is we'll have to fight this all over again come next year until finally we're too old, too few in number to make sufficient fuss.
10
posted on
11/25/2005 10:23:29 AM PST
by
newzjunkey
("After researching the matter ... I came to the conclusion the moon is NOT made of green cheese")
To: TomGuy
HAPPY HOLY DAYS!
MERRY CHRIST MASS!
A BLESSED FESTIVAL OF
THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD! (Albeit a little early--Advent starts this Sunday.)
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posted on
11/25/2005 10:23:52 AM PST
by
Charles Henrickson
(The Christ Mass: The Festival of the Nativity of Our Lord.)
To: dukeman
"When the Nova Scotia donor learned that the tree was renamed, he was "hopping mad," and stated that he should have "put it in the chipper."
Once Boston somehow manages to put itself in a position to be rightly criticized by one of us from the current land of gay 'marriage', its citizens should properly be afraid ... very afraid.
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posted on
11/25/2005 10:29:53 AM PST
by
GMMAC
(paraphrasing Parrish: "damned Liberals, I hate those bastards!")
To: proudpapa
"I don't understand why some fear Christmas so much.
They should be fearing Christ's second coming!"
You betcha.
13
posted on
11/25/2005 10:38:00 AM PST
by
Luke21
(Political correctness is the insane religion of our rulers.)
To: Charles Henrickson
God bless you, Charles. Merry Christmas.
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posted on
11/25/2005 10:38:37 AM PST
by
Luke21
(Political correctness is the insane religion of our rulers.)
To: Buck W.
They have been donating a tree for 34 years in remenbrance of an event that occurred in 1917? Canadians.
15
posted on
11/25/2005 10:51:04 AM PST
by
Jeff Chandler
(Peace Begins in the Womb)
To: dukeman
What gets me is they are trashing centuries old traditions and then call US the agressors. As if WE'RE the ones trying to change the country. It's just so dishonest.
16
posted on
11/25/2005 12:43:38 PM PST
by
DManA
To: DManA
They = the Radical Secularists.
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posted on
11/25/2005 12:44:56 PM PST
by
DManA
To: dukeman
Same stupids who run Boston gave a sweet deal on land to a new mega Mosque in Roxbury.
18
posted on
11/25/2005 12:45:56 PM PST
by
dennisw
(You shouldn't let other people get your kicks for you - Bob Dylan)
To: dukeman
Have friends that are Jewish. Didn't understand their holidays so I asked them to teach me about them. I have respect for the beliefs of others and expect the same in return. They don't say Happy Holiday to me. They say Merry Christmas because is what I believe in.
It is not Happy Holidays. It isn't X-mas either. It's CHRISTMAS. A time to worship. A time for family. A time for giving.
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posted on
11/25/2005 12:55:23 PM PST
by
jerry639
To: TomGuy
Next, they will try to ban 'holiday' No! No! No! If the word "holiday" were extracted from the English language, the media and department stores would be rendered speechless when it comes to describing anything associated with Christmas. They want to avoid saying or writing "Christmas" with every ounce of their being. My God, man, have you no mercy?
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