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Merry Christmas
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25 Dec 2007 Tue 10:24 am |
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Happy Christmas Everyone,HAVE A GOOD ONE!!
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25 Dec 2007 Tue 06:48 pm |
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Merry Christmas In The Midst Of WarAlthough there's war around us
Although there's war around us
Christ's Spirit is still here
While many loved ones are away
His Spirit still brings cheer
He gives hope for tomorrow
Lightens our hearts within
The candle will burn brighter
as it grows a little dim
The birth of His dear Son
is the greatest Gift to all
His plan was for salvation
to everyone who hears His call
Have A Blessed Christmas!
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25 Dec 2007 Tue 06:59 pm |
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26 Dec 2007 Wed 12:14 pm |
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Today is the pagan celebration called Boxing Day, which is also a public holiday. Sometimes we let Christians join in too 
HAPPY BOXING DAY 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day
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26 Dec 2007 Wed 12:40 pm |
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Quoting AEnigma III: Today is the pagan celebration called Boxing Day, |
I never knew that Boxing Day was a pagan celebration. In Dutch we just call it 'Second Christmas Day'.
And to answer the question, many people celebrate it, also the non-religious ones. Though I am far from Christian or any kind of religion, Christmas has always been an important bayram for me.
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26 Dec 2007 Wed 06:58 pm |
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Quoting ciko: i wonder if christmas is celebrated by only christians.. or is it a tradition for all westerns? |
It seems that most people enjoy the goodwill that is shared in the Christmas season. I go to many interfaith Holiday parties during the Christmas season and we all have fun, whether we are Christian or not. I have spent several Christmas's with my Muslim husband and he has never complained about celebrating the season. He has never said....no honey, please, don't buy me a gift this year, or no, I will pass on all that lovely food. Some Christmas traditions have become rather secular. Unlike many other Christians, I don't see it as a bad thing. I like that the Holiday has a spirit that transends all religions confines.
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26 Dec 2007 Wed 10:18 pm |
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Actually it is Christians who highjacked the pagan holiday of Noel which celebrates the winter solstice. Traditions like Christmas Trees and present giving are not Christian. In fact, Christ was not born on 25th December so is not a capricorn .
It was seen as a convenient time to merge both celebrations.
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26 Dec 2007 Wed 10:27 pm |
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Quoting Deli_kizin: Quoting AEnigma III: Today is the pagan celebration called Boxing Day, |
I never knew that Boxing Day was a pagan celebration. In Dutch we just call it 'Second Christmas Day'.
And to answer the question, many people celebrate it, also the non-religious ones. Though I am far from Christian or any kind of religion, Christmas has always been an important bayram for me. |
DK
its strange that you dont look at the root!
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26 Dec 2007 Wed 10:31 pm |
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Quoting AEnigma III: Actually it is Christians who highjacked the pagan holiday of Noel which celebrates the winter solstice. Traditions like Christmas Trees and present giving are not Christian. In fact, Christ was not born on 25th December so is not a capricorn .
It was seen as a convenient time to merge both celebrations.
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its a pleasure to read this. and im surprised you knew it
unfortunately many people reject the truth! 
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26 Dec 2007 Wed 10:45 pm |
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Quoting femme_fatal: Quoting AEnigma III: Actually it is Christians who highjacked the pagan holiday of Noel which celebrates the winter solstice. Traditions like Christmas Trees and present giving are not Christian. In fact, Christ was not born on 25th December so is not a capricorn .
It was seen as a convenient time to merge both celebrations.
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its a pleasure to read this. and im surprised you knew it
unfortunately many people reject the truth! |
Christians are very good at hijacking with the thought that "if you can't beat them, join them". Many pagan Godesses/Gods were later named as saints. For example, the the Irish/Welsh (ect...) goddess for home and hearth "Brid" was changed into St. Bridget. There are many examples of this happening in early Christianity. But, I digress.....Hope everyone enjoys the remaining holiday season.
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26 Dec 2007 Wed 10:48 pm |
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Quoting Elisabeth: Quoting femme_fatal: Quoting AEnigma III: Actually it is Christians who highjacked the pagan holiday of Noel which celebrates the winter solstice. Traditions like Christmas Trees and present giving are not Christian. In fact, Christ was not born on 25th December so is not a capricorn .
It was seen as a convenient time to merge both celebrations.
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its a pleasure to read this. and im surprised you knew it
unfortunately many people reject the truth! |
Christians are very good at hijacking with the thought that "if you can't beat them, join them". Many pagan Godesses were later named as saints. Like the the goddess for home and hearth "Brid" was changed into St. Bridget. There are many examples of this happening in early Christianity. But, I digress.....Hope everyone enjoys the remaining holiday season. |
 right!
you know, not only christians are hijackers! not only them plagiate, believe me
heard of the same speculations with easter (they refer it to ishtar goddess) 
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