Re: offtopic: christmas holidays
Okay, sorry. But, there's a little zeal in all of us.......
Anyway, I see the logic in Winter Holidays (I don't actually think it sounds
that bad). But, I am in a bias opinion so my statements are not totally
agreeable. I say, nuts to what you call it. Christmas or Winter holidays are
a time for cheer and good fun.......lets leave it to that.
- Merry anything! (not to be taken as sarcastic)
--Thomas
----- Original Message -----
From: Kat <gertie at PELL.NET>
To: <EUPHORIA at LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 5:23 PM
Subject: Re: offtopic: christmas holidays
> On 12 Dec 2000, at 16:29, Liona Kerslake wrote:
>
> > True, but the general population adopted it, thus it's origin should be
> > preserved. If Ramadan was adopted, would it's name be changed? As far as
the
> > actual days off go, they are based on Christmas.
> >
>
> They are based on people not showing up for work because of religous
> holidays. Imo, the government should stay out of religion, and there
should
> be no legal holidays. And btw, the xtian xmas holiday is based on the
> ancient Mithra religion, and a couple other religions, which chose the
same
> days the xtians came to use. To me, the winter celebrations have nothing
> to do with christianity,, the festivals and celebrations existed long
before
> xtianity existed. Like you said, lets go back to the origins and forget
> CHRISTmas.
>
> Kat
>
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Euman <euman at BELLSOUTH.NET>
> > To: <EUPHORIA at LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU>
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2000 3:47 PM
> > Subject: Re: offtopic: christmas holidays
> >
> >
> > > Not everyone celebrates CHRISTmas so it is politically correct
> > > to say Winter Holidays.
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Liona Kerslake <paulk at UNISERVE.COM>
> > >
> > > > Thats's right. It's CHRISTMAS holidays, not "winter holidays"
> > > >
> > >
> >
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