![stfuconservatives:
reallyfoxnews:
Obama, the Muslim president, intentionally ignores Christianity as the official religion of America and dares to wish us all “holidays [that] shine with the light of the season.” From the “article:”
The official White House holiday card makes no mention of the word ‘Christmas’ and instead focused on Bo the First Dog based on the wishes of the First Family.
“From our family to yours, may your holidays shine with the light of the season,” read the inside of the card, featuring the presidential seal.
The front of the card features Bo the First Dog lounging by a fireplace. Holiday greenery is draped over the fireplace mantle. Holiday presents are placed on a table underneath a poinsettia – instead of a Christmas tree.
It’s almost as if they planned to send it to some families that don’t celebrate Christmas or something.
-Joe
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Obama, the Muslim president, intentionally ignores Christianity as the official religion of America and dares to wish us all “holidays [that] shine with the light of the season.” From the “article:”
The official White House holiday card makes no mention of the word ‘Christmas’ and instead focused on Bo the First Dog based on the wishes of the First Family.“From our family to yours, may your holidays shine with the light of the season,” read the inside of the card, featuring the presidential seal.The front of the card features Bo the First Dog lounging by a fireplace. Holiday greenery is draped over the fireplace mantle. Holiday presents are placed on a table underneath a poinsettia – instead of a Christmas tree.It’s almost as if they planned to send it to some families that don’t celebrate Christmas or something.
-Joe
Politically Correct?
The Hidden Man of Christmas
Putting St. Joseph back in the picture.
“St. Joseph, the guy who married Jesus’ mother, Mary, and helped raise the son of God, is largely absent from Christmas celebrations. In 2008, James Martin explained why he’s been forced into the background, and why, nonetheless, he’s a central figure in the Nativity story who can speak to contemporary men and women.”
Putting St. Joseph back in the picture, pdated 12/23/10
Lights, please.
[a spotlight shines on Linus]
Linus Van Pelt: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’”
Now read: How CBS tried to cancel the Charlie Brown Christmas Story.
HAMLET, Act 1, Scene 1
It faded on the crowing of the cock.
Some say that ever ‘gainst that season comes
Wherein our Savior’s birth is celebrated
The bird of dawning singeth all night long:
And then, they say, no spirit dares stir abroad;
The nights are wholesome; then no planets strike,
No fairy takes, nor witch hath power to charm,
So hallow’d and so gracious is the time.
— William Shakespeare
The Year Kenny Loggins Ruined Christmas
Allie at Hyperbole and a Half tells about the time she decided to rewrite the story of the Nativity to give it more pizzazz. The production included a flying baby Jesus, two drunk wise men, and Kenny Loggins. (via Miss Cellania)
Allie’s Grandma says it best, “Kenny Loggins is immortal.”
Kind of like Chuck Norris.
And I’m old enough to know.
Marcellus: on Christmas and Ghosts
Some people say that just before Christmas the rooster crows all night long, so that no ghost dares go wandering, and the night is safe. The planets have no sway over us, fairies’ spells don’t work, and witches can’t bewitch us. That’s how holy that night is.
From HAMLET, Act 1, Scene 1
It faded on the crowing of the cock.
Some say that ever ‘gainst that season comes
Wherein our Saviour’s birth is celebrated,
The bird of dawning singeth all night long.
And then, they say, no spirit dare stir abroad.
The nights are wholesome. Then no planets strike,
No fairy takes, nor witch hath power to charm,
So hallowed and so gracious is that time.
— William Shakespeare
9gag:
Impress your friends, learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in another language — try the language of your ancestors, or a language few people know.
Christmas Tree Sales, A Leading Economic Indicator, Are Strong
Christmas Tree Sales, A Leading Economic Indicator, Are Strong
How can economists get a handle on holiday retail sales trends? Watch Christmas tree sales.
The theory seems plausible. People who can afford to pay $20, $40, or $100 for a tree also probably are buying some ornaments and other decorations. More important, they probably are buying gifts to put under their tree.
According to The Wall Street Journal, “Christmas tree sellers surveyed by ISI Group, a New York research firm, said sales the weekend after Thanksgiving were up 6% from a year earlier, and that the following weekend they were up 3%.” Those sales would be a little bit better than most estimates of e-commerce sales growth from online research firms like comScore and better than most estimates of bricks-and-mortar store activity.
Wonder how re-useable trees factor into this?
