Originally Posted by ArmaniMan (Post 3350604)

I did find it slightly amusing when I was younger and people would say something about whether I had been a good girl so that Santa would bring me nice presents and then THEY would get offended when I told them Santa wasn't real. :p I didn't do it to be rude, I was just a very matter of fact child and my parents had told me very young that Santa wasn't real, so I didn't understand why all the adults made such a big deal about this fake person :confused:

Originally Posted by FlDebra (Post 3350670)

I am not trying to convert -- I am just wishing them a Merry day -- the day of Christmas. I would be pleased if a Jewish member wished me a Happy Hannakah or if an African American wished me a Happy Kwannza or even if an agnostic or atheist wished me a good day.

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie (Post 3350618)

i agree with Brit a lot on this subject. having worked in daycare it pissed me off to no end we could teach them everything about Santa and Christmas trees, but nothing about God or Jesus' birth. In school history classes you can learn just about every religion on earth BUT Christianity. something is wrong with that. if you are going to say NO personal or religious beliefs then outlaw ALL of them. Santa included. or let us show them EVERYTHING we can about all the different ways to celebrate Christmas season and get over it. if people don't like it, don't participate, but don't make everyone else feel glum and horrible for their beliefs or celebrations. i mean it's like on "Outsourced" he doesn't go over there to India and tell them he's offended by all their holidays the same as they don't get all upset that he celebrates his holiday from the USA. we need to learn that it's OK to be who we are no matter what that is and accept all things from all sides. don't rule out or abbolish someone's beliefs unless they are causing physical harm to someone else or totally illegal and unethical...nothing about Christmas and Jesus IMO can become unethical and dangerous or hazardous to others so why worry about being politically correct. let's just celebrate and enjoy it.

and one more thing. i HATE the Xmas thing. that's the rudest thing a person can do is to completely remove Christ's name from the word and X him out of it. it's his birthday. you wouldn't call George Washington's Birthday X-day would you?

Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3350699)

I know a lot of people hate the Xmas thing, but it was started by the church. X is the Greek symbol of Chi which stand for Christ, and mas is the old English word for mass. So it just means the mass of Christ. They have been using this term for a long long time, way before we ever started talking about Santa Claus, or took Christ out of Christmas.

Interesting tidbit, say the word "Saint Nicolas" with a German accent, and you get something that sounds like "San Niclaus" = Santa Claus.

My personal pet peeve this time of year is "Holliday Trees."

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie (Post 3350618)

i agree with Brit a lot on this subject. having worked in daycare it pissed me off to no end we could teach them everything about Santa and Christmas trees, but nothing about God or Jesus' birth. In school history classes you can learn just about every religion on earth BUT Christianity. something is wrong with that. if you are going to say NO personal or religious beliefs then outlaw ALL of them. Santa included. or let us show them EVERYTHING we can about all the different ways to celebrate Christmas season and get over it. if people don't like it, don't participate, but don't make everyone else feel glum and horrible for their beliefs or celebrations. i mean it's like on "Outsourced" he doesn't go over there to India and tell them he's offended by all their holidays the same as they don't get all upset that he celebrates his holiday from the USA. we need to learn that it's OK to be who we are no matter what that is and accept all things from all sides. don't rule out or abbolish someone's beliefs unless they are causing physical harm to someone else or totally illegal and unethical...nothing about Christmas and Jesus IMO can become unethical and dangerous or hazardous to others so why worry about being politically correct. let's just celebrate and enjoy it.

and one more thing. i HATE the Xmas thing. that's the rudest thing a person can do is to completely remove Christ's name from the word and X him out of it. it's his birthday. you wouldn't call George Washington's Birthday X-day would you?

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3350703)

Instead of Christmas Trees??:confused:

Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3350718)

No, people who spell holiday wrong. :D

Seriously, yes, instead of Christmas trees. It just bugs me.

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3350726)

LOL I wanted to fix your spelling error in my quote but couldn't bring myself to do so. Yes holiday trees are really stupid. What's even worse is a Chanukah bush. Seriously....

Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3350739)

Lol, I've wanted to correct spelling errors when I quoted someone too, I didn't know if that would be proper, but you can correct mine anytime!

Chanukah bush? Lol, I'll bet there are lots of jokes about that!

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots (Post 3350745)

I never had one. It's just ridiculous. I can't even comment on the joke thing LOL
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3350775)

You know, maybe Holiday Trees isn't such a bad name.