Posted on 12/25/2001 7:25:16 AM PST by ExpandNATO
Edited on 07/12/2004 3:36:29 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
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.
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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. |
Eaker
How long until it is our last???
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.
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.
Happy New year !
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