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To: eccentric

Christmas wasn't always celebrated. It used to be thta it was only celebrated when it was on a Sunday. But I like your idea. Let's do it.


8 posted on 12/06/2004 6:01:50 AM PST by MinstrelBoy (What will you do without freedom?!)
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To: MinstrelBoy
Thanks for the support and encouragement.

I was thinking that parents could tell their kids that gifts are postponed for a week. Sugar-coat this by telling them that they could get more because items would be on sale after Christmas. Then we celebrate Christmas with church services and, as Jesus lived, by giving the gift of service to others, whether it is our job or helping in 'soup kitchens, etc.

Wouldn't this make a mess of heathens who want to celebrate Dec 25th without Christ? They would be giving gifts on a religious holiday without any religious reason. What happens to the Christmas stories and songs that emphasize gift giving? If this caught on, what would happen to the retail market? Total confusion?

This would REALLY put Christ back into Christmas --- the reason for the season. Sadly, I'm NOT a salesman nor leader.

39 posted on 12/06/2004 6:47:25 AM PST by eccentric (aka baldwidow)
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