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Diego · 10-15-2008, 01:14 AM

I really loved the messages you sent me . I am always happy to read them .

GPONTLITZ · 10-15-2008, 01:59 AM

holidays are special, to a child, to a senior citizen, to a person in a nursing home, look at the light in someone's eye's when they see a CHRISTMAS TREE lit, or a lone candle in the window. It brings us all memory's of family, friends and sharing. Everyone needs to learn to let people celebrate THEIR holidays and take no offense, as I celebrate mine in my own special way.
PS.. you can send me anything anytime and not upset me because a holiday isn't mine. I hope I know enough about the holiday to know it's meaning and that a friend thought of me that day.

alaskayorkie · 10-15-2008, 02:59 AM

I, for one, am offended! I don't think you sent me the Halloween picture!

Just kidding.

Sure you did! Halloween is my favorite holiday, but I do respect people who ask politely not to receive them. I think that's classy, actually.

ladyj · 10-15-2008, 03:07 AM

I don't "celebrate" Halloween, but my therapy dog, Cosmo, has several Halloween costumes and he will wear one to the children's library. The kids get a big kick out of it. I'll have some candy for the kids who come to my door on Halloween, too. No big deal. I love seeing them in their costumes. I'll bet that almost 100% of the kids celebrating Halloween don't have any idea what the original holiday was. It's just a fun time for them. I am happy to celebrate any holiday someone else celebrates and cares to share with me. That's what friends are for!

grandmatoall · 10-15-2008, 08:02 PM

Thank You! All Of You! You have made me feel a lot better. The person who asked me not to send them, was very sweet and I respect that. I really didn't think about anyone being offended. It reminds me of the 4th of July. I was sending things to all of my friends... not thinking that the people in England might not appreciate it. Thank heavens they understood. I even celebrated with a friend in Canada on their 4th. I love holidays because they tend to bring friends and family together. And that is always a good thing.

So, If I goof up and accidently celebrate something that you don't, please just delete it. I love all of my friends and I want to always help them feel better just knowing someone cares. Hugs to all of you,
Bobbi

wonderwoman41 · 10-15-2008, 08:51 PM

Bobbi,
I think it's wonderful that you take so much time out of your day just to make sure that all your friends are treated special. It's a lot of work to send everyone something on their profiles. Ecspecially all your friends.

Thanks for sending such nice comments and special little notes for us to enjoy. You are truly a great lady that never meets a stranger. Keep up the good work.

hviola · 10-15-2008, 09:53 PM

I'm not offended at all. I have friends who have differing beliefs, and you would be surprised how many people celebrate Halloween in such a positive and spiritual way.

Heres a fun fact I learned: Trick or Treating was 'started' a long time ago when some people believed it was good luck for a stranger to come to your door to beg for a bit of food. Well, small villages didn't get many visitors. So to ensure everyone had good luck, they would wear disguises and beg for food at each others doors!

Dont mind me, lol, Im fascinated by little facts like this.

GeorgiesMomma · 10-16-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I think there is more of a need for "political correctness" because we all now can communicate with the whole world. Years ago, unless you were from a large city, you didn't learn the differences in cultures; and thought that the same things that bothered you, and your small community bothered others as well. Now, with television and Internet, we communicate globally, and I believe it important to be sensitive to other cultures and beliefs. Most of us don't offend people purposely, but just as a result of ignorance of others beliefs. By the way, not everyone feels the need to be politically correct, have you ever listened to a rap song?

Or other forms of music not just Rap.

cpuff35 · 10-16-2008, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki+2

That is so sweet of you to post this. I can't imagine you offended anyone. For example, since I'm not jewish I don't celebrate Rosh Hashanah but if someone sent me a Happy Rosh Hashanah message I would just be happy that they thought about me at all and since that would tell me that they probably are observing Rosh Hashanah, I would send them a happy Rosh Hashanah message right back.

For the record, I love Halloween so consider this an open invitation to my profile.

Ditto! As you can see from my profile page, I'm TOTALLY into Halloween. So please send me any pics/message.

10-15-2008, 01:59 AM	#47
GPONTLITZ Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 223	holidays are special, to a child, to a senior citizen, to a person in a nursing home, look at the light in someone's eye's when they see a CHRISTMAS TREE lit, or a lone candle in the window. It brings us all memory's of family, friends and sharing. Everyone needs to learn to let people celebrate THEIR holidays and take no offense, as I celebrate mine in my own special way. PS.. you can send me anything anytime and not upset me because a holiday isn't mine. I hope I know enough about the holiday to know it's meaning and that a friend thought of me that day. __________________ hugs and licks, ginger and JD

10-15-2008, 02:59 AM	#48
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	I, for one, am offended! I don't think you sent me the Halloween picture! Just kidding. Sure you did! Halloween is my favorite holiday, but I do respect people who ask politely not to receive them. I think that's classy, actually. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

10-15-2008, 08:02 PM	#50
grandmatoall I Love My Babies Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,440 Blog Entries: 1	Thank You! All Of You! You have made me feel a lot better. The person who asked me not to send them, was very sweet and I respect that. I really didn't think about anyone being offended. It reminds me of the 4th of July. I was sending things to all of my friends... not thinking that the people in England might not appreciate it. Thank heavens they understood. I even celebrated with a friend in Canada on their 4th. I love holidays because they tend to bring friends and family together. And that is always a good thing. So, If I goof up and accidently celebrate something that you don't, please just delete it. I love all of my friends and I want to always help them feel better just knowing someone cares. Hugs to all of you, Bobbi __________________ "Bobbi, Proud Mom To: Sandy & Leo Yorkies & Grandkids - Make My Heart Smile

10-15-2008, 09:53 PM	#52
hviola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Casey, IL Posts: 1,175	I'm not offended at all. I have friends who have differing beliefs, and you would be surprised how many people celebrate Halloween in such a positive and spiritual way. Heres a fun fact I learned: Trick or Treating was 'started' a long time ago when some people believed it was good luck for a stranger to come to your door to beg for a bit of food. Well, small villages didn't get many visitors. So to ensure everyone had good luck, they would wear disguises and beg for food at each others doors! Dont mind me, lol, Im fascinated by little facts like this. __________________ Heather, mommy to Drake (7 yr old son), Triss (yorkie), spike (dachshund), ash and misty (my cats), and a baby on the way due Oct 1st!

10-15-2008, 01:14 AM	#46
Diego Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 3,617	I really loved the messages you sent me . I am always happy to read them .

10-15-2008, 03:07 AM	#49
ladyj No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oliver Springs, TN Posts: 683	I don't "celebrate" Halloween, but my therapy dog, Cosmo, has several Halloween costumes and he will wear one to the children's library. The kids get a big kick out of it. I'll have some candy for the kids who come to my door on Halloween, too. No big deal. I love seeing them in their costumes. I'll bet that almost 100% of the kids celebrating Halloween don't have any idea what the original holiday was. It's just a fun time for them. I am happy to celebrate any holiday someone else celebrates and cares to share with me. That's what friends are for!

10-15-2008, 08:51 PM	#51
wonderwoman41 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 130 Blog Entries: 1	Bobbi, I think it's wonderful that you take so much time out of your day just to make sure that all your friends are treated special. It's a lot of work to send everyone something on their profiles. Ecspecially all your friends. Thanks for sending such nice comments and special little notes for us to enjoy. You are truly a great lady that never meets a stranger. Keep up the good work.