Christmases past, present . . . and future

Washington Times ^ | December 25, 2001 | Balint Vazsonyi

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Dec. 17 marked the 45th anniversary of my arrival in the free world. Covered in mud, without money or earthly possessions, I found myself in the middle of glittering, pre-Christmas Vienna. Among the many unforgettable first impressions was the realization that we could once again celebrate Christmas without fear of consequences.

[Cacique]

Bump for another Christmas Thread

Merry Christmas to one and all on Freerepublic!!

And a Very Happy New Year!!

As a tradition I always design a Christmas page at this time. This is my 8th, you are all welcome to visit.

Cacique's 8th Annual Christmas page

Merry Christmas to one and all on Freerepublic!!

[holman]

I thank God I live in Texas.

[Eaker]

We had a Merry Christmas in Texas.

Eaker

How long until it is our last???

[LarryLied]

A wonder everyone cannot see what Balint Vazsonyi sees so clearly. Or maybe they do.

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A wonder everyone cannot see what Balint Vazsonyi sees so clearly. Or maybe they do.

Seeing is easy. Doing is something completely different. For us, these little incremental oppressive changes seem not to be worth fighting over. Mr. Vazsonyi has experienced life in a totalitarian state and has a very good idea what he is about to lose (or has lost). In this case, the ability to publicly celebrate Christmas.

[Commie Basher]

They do, but fear saying so, lest they be called a "hater."

At the Santa Monica Third Street Promenade, there are TWO HUGE menorahs. Nothing even remotely resembling Christianity. Just a lot of vaguely holiday white lights, stars and such.

[LarryLied]

Same thing here in Palm Beach County. Mall near me has blue and white Star of David wreaths. I thought it neat at first that another faith was joining in the celebration until I looked around and discovered there were no decorations which would indicate the Christian nature of Christmas.

[tet68]

Merry Christmas,Balint!

Happy New year !

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

Balint bump. I got the opportunity to briefly speak with Balint on The BQ View with Blanquita Cullum on Friday. Balint Vazsonyi should be required reading for every American.