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In reply to the discussion: I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!! [View all]freshwest
(53,661 posts)98. I love Christmas in all its forms, and buy all the gifts before Halloween. No last minute rush.
Last edited Sun Nov 3, 2013, 02:57 AM - Edit history (1)
I think I've always enjoyed the pagan European aspects, the holly wreath, trees, garlands and all that stuff; but the manger scenes have been a favorite, too. And the lights!
Oh, wow, that's the best, with some of the music. It's a good way to end the year, looking ahead. And it just feels good, or at least it used to feel that way.
I don't care for the 'war on Christmas' thing, the right wingers try to make it a line in the sand or an exclusive holiday season for one faith, actually taunting about the wording and not the spirit, that it's only about one, when it really isn't.
JMHO.
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You got that right, titan! My christmas isn't about santa claus, baby jesus in a manger,
japple
Nov 2013
#70
I can handle a little bit of Christmas cheer here and there, but it can be hard to ignore when it
liberal_at_heart
Nov 2013
#12
They'll put a smile on my face. That's the best use of a very small bit of electricity.
In_The_Wind
Nov 2013
#75
I love Christmas in all its forms, and buy all the gifts before Halloween. No last minute rush.
freshwest
Nov 2013
#98
Yay! Christmas at the White House and my favorite Nat King Cole song! Thanks!
freshwest
Nov 2013
#118
Especially poor retail workers who have to listen to Xmas music on a loop
Arugula Latte
Nov 2013
#54
We must all sit in our homes, reject anything that could be fun or traditional
titaniumsalute
Nov 2013
#77
I love the HOLIDAY season. Everything you mentioned is SECULAR. Happy Holidays !:-)
RBInMaine
Nov 2013
#83
Being a musician is wonderful. I play guitar. I just can't accept mythology as reality.
RBInMaine
Nov 2013
#104
Not a hoppin frog fan - way too pricey, not that special. Will drive to Delaware for Dogfish, though
we can do it
Nov 2013
#93
It would be a easier to love (and by love I mean tolerate) if it lasted only 12 days
Matariki
Nov 2013
#119