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Tag Archives: War on Christmas
The Celebration of Christ’s Birth Asks for Divorce
Dear Secular Christmas, It’s time for a divorce. Time for Secular Christmas and The Celebration of Christ’s Birth to make a clean break. We have tried so hard to make this marriage work. But this is no longer a partnership. … Continue reading
The War on Rohatsu-Bodhi Day, and Gantan-sai, and . . .
Between now and New Year’s Day: November 23 – Christ the King (Christian) November 24 – Guru Tegh Bahadur martyrdom (Sikh) November 26 – Day of the Covenant (Baha’i) November 27 – Thanksgiving November 28 – Ascension of Abdu’l-Baha (Baha’i) … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and Culture, Christmas, Faith
Tagged Happy Holidays, Interfaith Holidays, Religions, War on Christmas
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Christmas: Bill O’Reilly and Sara Palin vs. Jon Stewart . . . and Pope Francis?
“I thought Christians used to complain their holiday was getting too commercialized. Are those days gone?” Good question, Jon Stewart. On the December 3 edition of The Daily Show, Stewart engaged in what he acknowledges is a yearly “dance” with … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and Culture, Christianity, Christmas
Tagged Daily Show, Jesus the Homeless, Jon Stewart, War on Christmas, World War C
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The War on Christmas: The Yule Logs in Our Own Eyes
I guess I’m supposed to be outraged. A charity just called asking for a donation, and after I declined, the charity lady wished me a “happy holiday season.” The nerve! Doesn’t she know there’s a war going on? Is she … Continue reading
Posted in Arts and Culture, Christian Living, Christianity
Tagged Black Friday, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, War on Christmas
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