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kiraboo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:12 AM Original message |
Christ-mas is on its way. Got that sinking feeling? |
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MadisonProgressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
1. No, you're not crazy. You make some good points. |
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JackDragna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
2. Same here. |
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Ladyhawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 12:33 PM Response to Reply #2 |
33. Even seeing my family has become adversarial. |
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Viva_La_Revolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 03:11 PM Response to Reply #2 |
43. I used to put up decorations... |
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CatholicEdHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
3. No, you are not crazy |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:25 AM Response to Reply #3 |
9. CVS |
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pstokely (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 02:28 PM Response to Reply #9 |
41. stores put stuff out earlier every year |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
4. Nah, you're normal. |
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kstewart33 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
5. To me, Christmas is a time to celebrate |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:37 AM Response to Reply #5 |
17. I so agree with you. |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:18 AM Response to Original message |
6. christ has been taken out of christmas more by the fundies |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 11:12 AM Response to Reply #6 |
26. The Fundies do have some guy named Jeeeeeeeesus in their celebrations |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 12:05 PM Response to Reply #26 |
30. kinda like wlaking away form christ words, killing in the name of |
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Ladyhawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 01:01 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. Don't forget the first heretic, Paul. |
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lizziegrace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:21 AM Response to Original message |
7. I agree |
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Ladyhawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 01:05 PM Response to Reply #7 |
35. I would give this as a gift to my fundy family if I thought it would help. |
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bluedawg12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:22 AM Response to Original message |
8. We -society- seem to have lost the Christ of love and kindness the one |
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C_U_L8R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
10. Christianity is not for Christians Anymore |
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Gildor Inglorion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
11. Ignore the commercial garbage - it's what YOU choose to make it |
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wake.up.america (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:43 AM Response to Reply #11 |
21. There ya go! Cutting out the commercialism is refreshing... |
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Luna_Chick (287 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 03:26 PM Response to Reply #11 |
48. I did the "Just say no to Commercial Christmas" years ago |
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Pool Hall Ace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:28 AM Response to Original message |
12. Nope, not crazy. |
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chat_noir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:44 AM Response to Reply #12 |
22. Christmas - celebrating the birth of Christ? |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:47 AM Response to Reply #22 |
23. Ka-Ching!! |
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CatholicEdHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 11:02 AM Response to Reply #23 |
24. Not stolen, adapted to get converts |
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msongs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 11:39 AM Response to Reply #24 |
29. Every element of christianity previously existed...... |
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Pool Hall Ace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 11:34 AM Response to Reply #22 |
28. Hey, now that is some good info. |
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Ladyhawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 01:09 PM Response to Reply #12 |
36. "One thing I have realized lately is how many people who at first appear |
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enid602 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:29 AM Response to Original message |
13. divided |
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Ladyhawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 01:14 PM Response to Reply #13 |
37. "I dread having to spend time with those relatives who've not yet |
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enid602 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 01:38 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. relatives |
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enid602 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 01:38 PM Response to Reply #37 |
40. relatives |
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yorkiemommie1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:31 AM Response to Original message |
14. nope |
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CatholicEdHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:38 AM Response to Reply #14 |
18. Church is not always the building you attend |
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Ladyhawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 01:15 PM Response to Reply #14 |
38. Actually, the cross seems macabre to me. Maybe we should start |
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Roland99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
15. I'll enjoy decorating a tree and spending time with family/friends |
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The Animator (999 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
16. I saw an animated sketch a while back. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
19. Remind people of this: |
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WritingIsMyReligion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
20. X-mas is jsut one big party to me. |
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Frustratedlady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
25. I'm lucky in that I've already |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 11:19 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Beautiful post. |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 12:26 PM Response to Original message |
31. I'll admit that as a parent I have huge conflicts over Christmas. |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 03:20 PM Response to Reply #31 |
45. Even when I was a kid the excess of Christmas made me queasy |
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Individualist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
32. If you're crazy, so am I |
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anitar1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
42. Why not celebrate Solstice, the return of the light? |
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phusion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
44. Maybe we should all start celebrating Festivus? |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 03:22 PM Response to Original message |
46. well you don't sound like v. much fun at the dinner party :-) |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Nov-06-05 03:25 PM Response to Original message |
47. celebrate Solstice, the real holiday |
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