Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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I think that those who object to commercializing a religious symbol, (most Christians I think) should stay away. I consider asking for payment to watch a Christmas tree being lit up is in bad taste. Look, if you can’t afford to put up a Christmas tree, then don’t do it. Other forms of entertainment you can charge a price for, but this verges on insulting, if I am reading these posts correctly. Christmas represents the birth of Christ, born in a stable, no admission was required.
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#107
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One more time and I'll type slow..... " You don't HAVE to pay that night " What are you and others not understanding? |
#108
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I'm telling Santa on you! |
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Not good enough, sorry, get some other money making venture and leave religious symbols out of it.
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#110
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Santa is not a religious symbol although associated. The Christmas tree symbolizes to some of us the birth of the savior.
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Nothing says the BIRTH of CHRIST like a 25 foot lighted pine tree???
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#113
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Sure, why do something that some charity might benefit from.
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But.... some keep hoping!
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#115
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Did you miss the charity part??
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I’m sure there may be some people who will agree with you. Charity is not good enough. If we took one of your precious symbols and use it in a crass way...
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#118
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The origins of an evergreen tree during December being a religious symbol are pagan, not Christian. The European Christians stole the concept during the Crusades and claimed it symbolized their savior, who was a) not white, b) not European, c) not born in December, and d) lived in and came from a place where these particular evergreen trees didn't exist. If commercialization of religious holidays offends you, then don't light your own tree, don't buy presents for Christmas, don't do any shopping during Christmas sales, and avoid any place that decorates for Christmas or plays Christmas music in their stores. It'll certainly cut down on the overcrowding during the holidays and make things much more pleasant for the rest of us, who acknowledge that the whole thing is commercialized, but need a quart of milk that day. |
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#120
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Ok, I buy that as long as they put up the Evergreen tree in July and not near the birth of Christ and don’t call it a Christmas tree, they can light it till the cows come home. Some branches of Christianity do not give gifts at Christmas.
People of many faiths enjoy some Christmas traditions. I’m okay with that. But this isn’t that. What bothers me is the attempt at secularizing and making money off what is a religious symbol to some of us. And I’d like to add one more thing, thank you for letting me express my views, whether you agree with them or not. This is another example of why TV is so wonderful. Last edited by Velvet; 11-19-2019 at 02:19 PM. |
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