I am a bit of a traditionalist. No, I am a
dyed-in-the-wool-there-are-things-that-should-be-done-and-things-that-should-not-be-done
sort of guy.
1. I lean toward the notion that for
everything there is a season, and all things should be done in an
orderly fashion. (This does not rule out fun and spontaneity.)
2. The progression of the seasons requires me to celebrate Christmas after I have concluded the Thanksgiving celebration.
3. The annual Christmas bickering is already in full swing. It's annoying.
4. "Put Christ back in Christmas." What nonsense. Put Christ in your life and live your life in emulation of His.
5.
Chastise the heathen for his failure to say "Merry Christmas." Or
heaven forbid that he should say "Happy holidays." Please. Take a greeting of good
will in the spirit of good will, no matter the wording.
6.
Or, be all offended when someone does say "Merry Christmas," or puts up
a Christian symbol, or reminds you that Christmas is somehow connected
to Christ. Get really hot about it. No. Stop being offended at
everything and appreciate that people can love one another and care for
each other regardless of their personal beliefs. "Live and let live"?
Yeah, that.
7. Season of "Peace and goodwill." Verily. Let it be.
May yours be a blessed and happy season!
Sincerely,
Bob Warr
Word of the day: chastise
8 comments:
Agreed. Enjoy your season.
Love #4! And yes, let it be a season of peace and goodwill.
Without a doubt #4 is the key to happiness now and in eternity.
Vee, there is a key to Christmas joy: Christ.
Shelly, #4 is key to it all!
Chuck, absolute certainty.
Our world is so easily offended. Too much so. Criminy. And if you don't like something--call for its demise or see to it that you march and get someone fired. Ugh.
I watched Charlie Brown last night and I really love when Linus quotes the scripture. That's what it is all about, Charlie Brown.
Yep.
Lin, it is discouraging. But Peanuts to the rescue!
StSTT addresses a specific case of over-sensitivity and enabling response on Friday. Hope it isn't too depressing.
Hey, I think you and I would get along just fine!
Sharkey, I feel as though I am in really good company on this one.
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