Yes to Christmas, No to holidays
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Christmas recognizes the birth of Jesus Christ. It is an established celebration across the globe. Polls in the US to determine religious affiliation consistently indicate that 80% of people record Christianity as their religious preference.
Why then is the word Christmas repeatedly censored from schools, public buildings and retail stores and replaced with 'holidays'. Isn't it time to stand up and say enough is enough?
Make your voice heard and say YES to Christmas and NO to holidays.
Why then is the word Christmas repeatedly censored from schools, public buildings and retail stores and replaced with 'holidays'. Isn't it time to stand up and say enough is enough?
Make your voice heard and say YES to Christmas and NO to holidays.
Christmas recognizes the birth of Jesus Christ. It is an established celebration across the globe. Polls in the US to determine religious affiliation consistently indicate that 80% of people record Christianity as their religious preference.
Why then is the word Christmas repeatedly censored from schools, public buildings and retail stores and replaced with 'holidays'. Isn't it time to stand up and say enough is enough?
Make your voice heard and say YES to Christmas and NO to holidays.
Why then is the word Christmas repeatedly censored from schools, public buildings and retail stores and replaced with 'holidays'. Isn't it time to stand up and say enough is enough?
Make your voice heard and say YES to Christmas and NO to holidays.
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Many of our traditions are pagan in origin: days of the week, exchanging of wedding rings (where is it in the Bible?), bridesmaids, bride wearing white, etc., etc. Now they have just become traditions, not an act of worship, and I think we have freedom in Christ to do those traditions. Christmas is an opportunity to share the miracle of Christ's birth with others, but I hope people don't only honor Christ on that day and on Easter (another holiday with pagan origins). I hope that people honor Christ in their hearts every day and share his love with others whatever opportunity they can. I do agree, there should be nothing wrong with saying "Merry Christmas."
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Actually, I don't support this petition at all. Christmas was a holiday stolen from other religions- the Christians just changed the names around a little and pretended it was something new. 80% of statistics are made up on the spot... ;) American was not founded on Christianity, neither was the world and original civilization... It's not the be all and end all, so in all honestly, I SUPPORT THE USE OF THE WORD 'HOLIDAY'.
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Commercialism and holidays are devalueing the reason of Christmas. It's time to get back to basics - the basic message of Christmas.
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jesus is the main reason for christmas.. he should be included
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Christopher Krohe how are you the one to decide the USA is christian?! I believe we are VERY diverse in our religious beliefs and would love to see religion taken off of our money, out of our pledge, and buildings. What happened to freedom of religion?! Anyways, I understand why it wants to be changed to happy holidays since people of other religions get offended but I still think it should be said. I think there should be a "happy kwanzaa, "happy hanukka", and "happy/merry christmas." I think by admitting that we are diverse and saying each beliefs holidays rather then lumping them together will educate our country than pretending to be blind on our differences. Oh yeah must mention that our nation was NOT found "one nation, under god". You know why? Because that crap was added in the 50's! Get it together Christians. ;)
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Well its simple, Christmas is the day we celebrate Christ's birth. So Ms. Alison Jordan is correct that it does not fall on the exact birth of Christ. Many holidays,(by the way the word holiday's origin is Old English and comes from Holy Day, which is meant to be a day Christians worship God for many different occasions) don't fall on the particular day for which they are observed. So by wishing Happy Holidays, you may think you're avoiding Christianity, but you are just not being specific to which Christian Holy Day you are referring to. Let's face it this country has been built upon Christian values, ideas and morals. Anyone who says differently just needs to look around, it is all around us, on our money, building, and even in our creeds and pledges. What was meant by this freedom of religion was that we would not persecute others for theirs beliefs, not that we would give up our country and our beliefs for them. Which is why Christmas is a nationally recognized Holy Day and Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and all the other holy days are not officially recognized by our government. They are free to have their beliefs but our country does hold them true. If you want to live in a country that supports Jews, well there isn't one, you want Islam, I hear Afghanistan is nice this time of year, and as for Kwanzaa, the "founder" is just a regular guy like you and me, not God. As for the United States of America we are Christian, like it or not!
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Our country has become TOO politically correct. I'm not a Christian, I'm Wiccan so Christmas has nothing to do with Christ's birth to me. I'm certainly not offended by those you tell me Merry Christmas and God bless you. Because I'm not Christian, should I blow up every time someone says God bless you? Maybe some non-Christians do but I don't. Usually I respond 'thanks, I can use all the blessings I can get.' *smile* Prayer in schools didn't offend me. I believe you should be allowed to pray in school if you want as long as you're not trying to force your beliefs on others. If you truly believe in religious freedom for ALL as I do, then you have to respect how other people choose to celebrate holidays, be they Christian, Jewish, Pagan, whatever. I do say Merry Christmas, actually I say Happy Christmas- I just like it better. We say 'happy' for every other holiday; I never understood why we say 'merry' for Christmas. I don't understand why people get so offended by another expressing holiday greetings, whatever the holiday. If you don't happen to observe a particular holiday, ok. There's no need to get all bent out of shape. If I happen to know in advance that someone doesn't celebrate Christmas, such as some of my Jehovah Witnesses friends, I don't say it to them. People don't wear signs that say "I celebrate/don't celebrate such and such holiday." If someone tells you Merry Christmas and you don't celebrate it, how about a smile and just let it go. For myself, I will continue to say Happy or Merry Christmas no matter what others say.
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This country was founded "one nation, under God". I don't understand why all minorities have taken precidence over this nation's founding fathers and our beliefs. Isn't this America, land of the free? Doesn't that mean free to worship in your own way? When did we become a nation full of worriers? What will they think? What will they say? Who does this offend? Christmas is a part of that american belief in Christianity, God, the birth of Jesus, and it is a time of celebration. Those who don't want to celebrate christmas don't have to. Those who don't want to make the statement "have a Merry Christmas" don't have to. But it is part of our history, and should remain a very important part of that history,both visually and spiritually.
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It was worth it to add my signature here just to add my comments and therefore inform the ignorant (that would be the people who developed this petition). Your precious "Christmas" holiday is actually not the birth of Christ, but was placed on the calendar in an effort to convert pagans. If you actually knew your history, you would know that Christ was born in the spring. So next year when you put up your "Christmas" tree, wreaths, and other "traditional" decor, do a google search and see the truth that you're actually celebrating the Winter Solstice, a PAGAN holiday. Furthermore, the reason we refer to it as the holidays instead of Christmas is because it's respectful to people of ALL religions. If you were the minority, wouldn't you want your beliefs respected? On that note, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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It is not only an issue in the US; here in Europe too the real meaning of Christmas is vanishing.....let's hope for a change!
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