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Originally Posted by charlie49
When people say,"Merry Christmas" they are conveying good wishes. Some just do not realize that not all are Christians, or for that matter, hold any type of religious beliefs at all. "Happy Holidays" is much better in respecting that not all people are the same.
The Mesopotamians celebrated the winter solstice 4,000 years ago and this celebration may date back as far cave dwellers. It is an astronomical event that has been celebrated for thousands of years.
Many religions attached their stories to this long standing celebration. Christmas varies from the solstice by a few days. This occurred when juluis Ceasar revised the calendar to make it more astronomically accurate. Early calendars needed many revisions before the actual length of an astronomical year was known.
Miracle birth claims are part of almost all relgions, Christians are far from being special in this regard. Just Google 'religions with virgin births' to see a long list.
The signs that state,"Put Christ back in Xmas" would be more historically correct to say,"Put the Stars Back in the Solstice." A good sign might be, "Take the Dollar Out of the Holidays."
Happy Holidays to all.
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Happy Holidays Charlie. It isn't necessary to explain the holiday of Christmas...away. It wouldn't matter to me if someone proved Christ was not born at that time or ever. I would still do all the things I have always done, because it makes me happy. I think that if folks aren't having a good time at this time of year, they don't need to say things that belittle Christmas to those who are having a good time and who are enjoying Christmas.
Christmas is a wonderful time and everyone has their own feelings about it. Lacking the joy of Christmas in my childhood, I was determined to find the joy for my children and my husband. I created some joyful traditions that we repeated year after year. And every year Christmas comes to our hearts. Together or apart.
There is so much sadness in this world, so many painful realities, so many things to truly worry about that I will continue to treasure the Christmas season, and secretly wish everyone a Merry Christmas.