To: marshmallow
Uhhh. Can anybody point out something specifically Christian about the Christmas tree?
2 posted on
11/27/2002 7:36:53 AM PST by
Restorer
To: marshmallow
In looking through the ad flyers in last Sunday's newpaper, I was struck by the lack of the word Christmas in the ads. The word seems to have almost disappeared from view. Most of the flyers (K-Mart, Target, etc.) referred to "holiday trees," "holiday ornaments," "holiday gifts," etc. The word Christmas was no where to be seen. My(homeschooled) kids and I are doing our own little survey on print advertising from now to Christmas to see what percentage we find that actually use the word Christmas.
To: marshmallow
In my son's public school newsletter it states that "Winter Parties" are going to be held December 19th. It also states that if you want your child to participate in a alternative to write a note to let your child's teacher know. I went to school when you could sing Christmas songs, make Christmas trees, and have a Christmas party.
To: marshmallow
Our homeschooled sons have participated in a local youth symphony here in southern IN for many years now. Every year - the orchestra participates in the "Holiday Concert" in December. The one positive thing about it though, is the fact that there are still "Christmas" carols and songs performed by the orchestra (mixed in with a few non-traditional pieces).
So - that's one good thing, still - I guess. The thing that I am noticing here in southern IN this year is that there are now 2 major discount stores open on Thanksgiving (K-Mart and Meijers), as well as Walgreens whch has been doing that for some time now. Also - noticed this morning while I was driving one of my sons to a chemistry class - a sign in front of a Mcdonald's saying that it would be open on Thanksgiving Day for breakfast.
It appears that more and more retail stores are remaining open, as well as restaurants on Thanksgiving and Christmas - it's just not what it used to be anymore - sadly!!
Those days are just not... like the ones we used to know.....
7 posted on
11/27/2002 7:51:23 AM PST by
MasonGal
To: marshmallow
Every religion is fine with the PC Multiculturalists, except, of course, the one that mentions the "C" word.
To: marshmallow
It is the leftist's, N.O.W., liberal, Hillaryisim/DNC, U.N. loving feminists- dream, to eliminate Christ from Christmas.
Winter solice, winter holiday, holiday tree...are all PC terms that I am not shocked Canada is embracing. As I suspect their politics have taken a direct LEFT turn.
Canada signs up for the U.N. Tobin Tax
And I am sure they (if not already) signed up for the ICC and globalization.
To: marshmallow
POLITIKAL KORRECTNESS OF COMMUNISIM AT IT'S WORST!
To: marshmallow
What is Thanksgiving according to Gore and other leftists DNC communists? ThanksGaia Mother EarthGiving?
To: marshmallow
This past week in the mail I received a magazine type "Holiday Viewing Guide" from Channel 2 in Nashville. It was six or eight pages, with articles on and by the news anchors, etc. The word "Christmas" was nowhere to be found.
Yesterday, I called the promotions director at the station and told her I received their Holiday Viewing Guide, and asked exactly what holiday it was for...Memorial Day, Fourth of July, what? She replied, "Thanksgiving and Christmas." I asked, "Why didn't you say so? Are you people so stupefied by political correctness that you can't even use the word Christmas?" She said, "I don't know what you want me to say." I told her I didn't want her to say anything, I wanted her to catch on." Needless to say, she didn't. Bless her poor black heart...I couldn't tell her I'd never watch her station again. I haven't watched it in years, already!
To: marshmallow
People keep trying to take Christ out of Christmas and I think it's time to stop. Our celebrating Christmas takes absolutely nothing away from Jewish, Muslim, Hindu etc. celebrations. I have Jewish friends over for Christmas dinner and they have me over dinner at Hanukkah.
You do NOT celebrate multiculturalism by destroying your own culture. You share the joys of each with each other.
To: marshmallow
Winter Solstice bump
45 posted on
11/28/2002 1:27:49 PM PST by
Cacique
To: marshmallow
BTW, if they keep this up it will be MONO-CULTURALISM not multi-culturalism.
To: marshmallow
I am wondering why Yahoo News would take the time to report/print this about Canada and not a peep (it seems?) about America guilty of the same PC's.
To: marshmallow
Just another reason I would never live in that "God forsaken" country. Taking God out of their lives, and taking "Christ" out of CHRISTmas makes a mockery of this blessed season.
To: marshmallow
The left-wing wackos think EVERYBODY hates Christmas and fears Christians as much as they do.
It's just not the case!
57 posted on
11/28/2002 10:06:19 PM PST by
xm177e2
To: marshmallow
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