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Well said, Paula, I completely agree.

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Christmas, the birth of Christ? Well it (christmas) used to be in September when it (September) was the seventh month of the year. Then some church type chappies decided chrymble should be moved to somewhere near the end of December to capture the hearts of different belief believers. No problem. It worked well and most people were happy that they could still kill excess aminals that they couldn't feed over winter in order to have a winter feast, continue to hang lights in trees to ward off evil spirits, celebrate the stopping of the sun's movement for twelve days, bring trees or parasites like mistletoe indoors a-cause it had medicinal and magical properties, and generally make merry. It was still, Party Time!

Then, a new calendar was introduced such that a couple of extra months were slipped in making Seventh-Month (September) the ninth month instead, and the tenth month December became the twelfth month. Oh how all that Latin language learning was so wasted. Sept meaning 7, Dec meaning 10, all gone to pot. 'Twas awfully confusing.

But, christmas appeared on the same date as before even though it was not actually the same day a-cause a couple of extra months and a few extra days were inserted in between, and some days were removed to balance things out, without many people actually noticing, well save for a few thousand people that complained about days being stolen from them and wanting payment for the lost days.

I am not a christian, but if someone wishes me a merry christmas, I will wish them the same back. If instead they insist on wishing me a happy Winterval, or Winter Solstice, or Hanukkah, or even Hogswatch, I will wish them the same back.

I don't care. If the end of the year is the season to be jolly, and wish goodwill upon all men and women, then go for it, although why being jolly should be limited to a particular season is Beyonce me.

Just don't expect everyone to have the same beliefs or traditions as you.

Anyway, it's November, and far too early (or late) to be celebrating chrymble or whatever you want to call it. Come back at the end of the year and I will celebrate whatever end of year/religious/non-religious/multi-denominational celebration you want to celebrate.
Just remember, it's your round.

Note, this was not intended to be a serious post, nor was it intended to insult, deride, or be derogatory to any individual or groups of individuals.
Other belief systems are available.

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A tankard of mead, and jolly xmases all round.

Some level headed thinking there fruity. Mention easing up on the christ business at party time and some get jittery, want to resurrect the Spanish inquisition.

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Good post Fruitcake....Mines a glass of Mulled Wine (or Harveys)....

I'm not religious either, I won't say 'I don't believe' just to be on the safe side.. But it's nice to associate Christmas with something, and the birth of JC just feels right....

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Well said AT, and so say all who still believe in the true meaning of Christmas. May it last forever.

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Isn’t this the time of year that Sir Bob of Geldof brings out another bloody song for Africa, will it make any difference?


Over the next few weeks we will witness the mass killing of thousands of creatures without a word of protest and we will in fact celebrate that killing, will Sir Bob stand up and Sing a Song for Turkey?
Not bluddy likely!
Mind you anything that ugly needs killing, the turkey's too.

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.. chestnut stuffing, cranberry sauce and a burgundy overdose will make it bearable, almost.

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Hell yesssss! And some port with a large cigar

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... followed by brandy after eights and baileys for the ladies.

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A proper Christmas