Christmas!!

[madrocsz]

I think the most PC saying would simply be to say "Happy Holidays"

Given, if I had to pick a religious view I would choose none, suppose the term would be Agnostic, big science geek I am. However, I do still celebrate Christmas but not due to the religious intent but simply because its fun to do and my family and friends do as well. Just about the buying/giving, good food and overall good atmosphere to me.

[wiggy]

My uncle made his point very clear one year, when he was shopping at a local retailer. He told the sales clerk "Merry Christmas", and she replied with "Happy Holidays". He said again, "Merry Christmas", and she said, "We're not allowed to say that." Without another word, he simply walked out, leaving everything behind. According to him, some of the other shoppers overheard the conversation, and clapped for him on his way out the door.

That's a really valid point. When faced with someone who insists that you wish them a Merry Christmas, one should always make sure to appease them, regardless of how it might affect one's employment status, or disagree with one's own beliefs.  We should be allowed to assert our beliefs, no matter who it may offend, and in the same stroke, deny some else their own. Bravo!

He should probably write a letter to the retailer's president exclaiming his disgust for their current inclusive greeting policy and insist that an exclusive greeting be implemented in its stead.

[Forte]

I went into WalMart one time and complained to the cashier about them not having any Hanukkah cards and she called me a humbug. If I was actually Jewish I'd have been offended.

Oh, and here's my trees

[larryinc64]

That's a really valid point. When faced with someone who insists that you wish them a Merry Christmas, one should always make sure to appease them, regardless of how it might affect one's employment status, or disagree with one's own beliefs.  We should be allowed to assert our beliefs, no matter who it may offend, and in the same stroke, deny some else their own. Bravo!

He should probably write a letter to the retailer's president exclaiming his disgust for their current inclusive greeting policy and insist that an exclusive greeting be implemented in its stead.

IDK, that sounded kinda dickish, it was not the employes fault that the stores policy forbid them from saying "Merry X-Mas"
I'm not getting fired because one customer wanted me to acknowledge he celebrated X-mas. It's one thing to casually say it but it's another thing to rub into peoples faces. What if he just did not want o say it? If you want people to respect your right to say "Marry X-mas" then do not go attacking people who just want to say happy holidays.
With the logic you just said, if someone insists on saying Happy Holidays, you should appease them and say Happy holidays back.

[wiggy]

Sorry, I should have added this tag [total sarcasm] [/total sarcasm]

[Moviefan2k4]

My uncle made his point very clear one year, when he was shopping at a local retailer. He told the sales clerk "Merry Christmas", and she replied with "Happy Holidays". He said again, "Merry Christmas", and she said, "We're not allowed to say that." Without another word, he simply walked out, leaving everything behind. According to him, some of the other shoppers overheard the conversation, and clapped for him on his way out the door.

That's a really valid point. When faced with someone who insists that you wish them a Merry Christmas, one should always make sure to appease them, regardless of how it might affect one's employment status, or disagree with one's own beliefs.  We should be allowed to assert our beliefs, no matter who it may offend, and in the same stroke, deny some else their own. Bravo!

He should probably write a letter to the retailer's president exclaiming his disgust for their current inclusive greeting policy and insist that an exclusive greeting be implemented in its stead.

I'm not advocating the forcing of anyone's religion on another, but the so-called "inclusiveness" is arbitrary at best. Like it or not, Christmas is based primarily on Christ. If someone doesn't like it, that's fine, but Christians should not be singled out for wanting to keep the rights they already have. When was the last time you saw tons of folks getting mad over a Hanukkah or Kwanza display? Its the same leftist crap that results in ridiculous lawsuits over the Ten Commandments or Pledge of Allegiance.

[larryinc64]

Not sure what the 10 commandments suits you are talking about, but the pledge I kinda do have a small problem with, and not just because the schools are forcing me to say God exists, This video sums it up fairly well

Bu you know what?

FUCK POLITICS! CHISTMAS TIME IS HERE AGAIN

Can a mod maybe move that stuff to another thread so we can talk more about trees and shiny things?

[wiggy]

I'm not advocating the forcing of anyone's religion on another, but the so-called "inclusiveness" is arbitrary at best. Like it or not, Christmas is based primarily on Christ. If someone doesn't like it, that's fine, but Christians should not be singled out for wanting to keep the rights they already have. When was the last time you saw tons of folks getting mad over a Hanukkah or Kwanza display? Its the same leftist crap that results in ridiculous lawsuits over the Ten Commandments or Pledge of Allegiance.

Non-Christians should also not be singled out for wanting to keep the rights they already have.

You're like the master of completely disregarding everyone else, and it's BEYOND tired.



So, they aren't terribly exciting yet, but here they are nonetheless.



Larry, sorry that they aren't shiny yet

[larryinc64]

It's ok Wiggy, Knowing you, it will be soon.

So whats on everyone holiday media list. Such as Songs, movies, games ect.

For my music list, I ofcorse got the Beatles X-mas stuff, such as "Christmas Time Is Here Again" "Happy X-Mas (The War Is Over)" "Wonderful Christmas Time" and Ringo's X-mas album. There are also songs by rubber Band and The Fab Four taking X-mas songs and turning them into Beatle songs.
There is also this parody of "Wonderful Christmas Time"

I'm also going to try and find all the old holiday episodes of Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network shows. I love the old holiday themed promos. I think I had a Ren and Stimpy music CD somewhere.

[Moviefan2k4]

Non-Christians should also not be singled out for wanting to keep the rights they already have.

Agreed, but there's a difference: Christmas is founded on Christ. If someone wants to celebrate it for other reasons, let them, but people need to quit complaining just because a cross, picture of Jesus, or the Ten Commandments are on public display. You hardly ever see as much controversy over a menorah, star of David, or pictures of Santa Claus. The Constitution describes a freedom of religion, not from it.

You're like the master of completely disregarding everyone else, and it's BEYOND tired.

I'm not ignoring other faiths, but the last thing the U.S. needs is more fuel for creating a Christ-free society. I love other elements of the Christmas season, but I don't lose sight of the truth behind it.

[Moviefan2k4]

It's ok Wiggy, Knowing you, it will be soon.

So whats on everyone holiday media list. Such as Songs, movies, games ect.

For my music list, I ofcorse got the Beatles X-mas stuff, such as "Christmas Time Is Here Again" "Happy X-Mas (The War Is Over)" "Wonderful Christmas Time" and Ringo's X-mas album. There are also songs by rubber Band and The Fab Four taking X-mas songs and turning them into Beatle songs.
There is also this parody of "Wonderful Christmas Time"

I'm also going to try and find all the old holiday episodes of Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network shows. I love the old holiday themed promos. I think I had a Ren and Stimpy music CD somewhere.

One of my favorite Christmas parody songs is "Christmas at Ground Zero", by Weird Al Yankovic. Radio stations played it all the time, but after 9/11, they pulled it. Never mind the fact that the song was written in 1986, and the term "ground zero" was originally used to describe an atomic detonation.

[larryinc64]

How could I froget that song, A lot of songs were pulled fom many stations, Here Is a list
Most make scene, but others don't. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da?

[JDavis]

I prefer "The Night Santa Went Crazy"

[wiggy]

It's ok Wiggy, Knowing you, it will be soon.

So whats on everyone holiday media list. Such as Songs, movies, games ect.

For my music list, I ofcorse got the Beatles X-mas stuff, such as "Christmas Time Is Here Again" "Happy X-Mas (The War Is Over)" "Wonderful Christmas Time" and Ringo's X-mas album. There are also songs by rubber Band and The Fab Four taking X-mas songs and turning them into Beatle songs.
There is also this parody of "Wonderful Christmas Time"

I'm also going to try and find all the old holiday episodes of Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network shows. I love the old holiday themed promos. I think I had a Ren and Stimpy music CD somewhere.

There's literally nothing media-wise on my list

Table saw, larger printer, vinyl cutter, a bunch of Dremel attachments, and some clothing items. 

There are a whole mess o' games that I want, but I just need and want other things more.

[JDavis]

Also, gotta have 8-Bit Jesus in the playlist!