"CHRISTIANS" MOCK CHRISTMAS

I received this email recently, and must respond...can't you feel the love of Christ in this?

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Twas the month before Christmas*

*When all through our land,*

*Not a Christian was praying*

*Nor taking a stand.*

*See the PC Police had taken away,*

*The reason for Christmas - no one could say.*

*The children were told by their schools not to sing,*

*About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.*

*It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say*

* December 25th is just a ' Holiday '.*

*Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit*

*Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!*

*CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod*

*Something was changing, something quite odd! *

*Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa *

*In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.*

*As Targets were hanging their trees upside down*

* At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.*

*At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears*

*You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.*

*Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty*

*Are words that were used to intimidate me.*

*Now Obama, Now Biden, Now Sharpton, and Jackson*

*On Boxer, on Rather, on Ried, and Pelosi !*

*At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter*

*To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.*

*And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith*

* Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace*

*The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded*

*The reason for the season , stopped before it started.*

*So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'*

*Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.*

*Choose your words carefully, choose what you say*

*Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS ,

not Happy Holiday !*

Please, all Christians join together and

wish everyone you meet during the

holidays a “MERRY CHRISTMAS “

Christ is The Reason¢ for the Christ-mas Season!

If you agree please forward, if not, simply delete.

"Committed to surrender all to preserve all for our posterity"
Billy Don Mills,* "Natural Born Citizen"

*More on him at a later date. KEEP READING..........

LESSON; DON’T GET BORED, JUST READ – YOU MAY LEARN SOMETHING….

Religious folk worldwide observe many seasonal days of celebration during the month of December. Most are religious holy days, and are linked in some way to the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. On that day, due to the earth's tilt on its axis, the daytime hours are at a minimum in the Northern hemisphere, and night time is at a maximum. (In the southern hemisphere, the summer solstice is celebrated in December, when the night time is at a minimum and the daytime is at a maximum. We will assume that the reader lives in the Northern hemisphere for the rest of this essay.)
Some people value the range of December celebrations, because it is evidence of diversity of belief within our common humanity. They respect both their own religious traditions and those of other faiths for their ability to inspire people to lead more ethical lives. Religious diversity is to them a positive influence.

Some people value the range of December celebrations, because it is evidence of diversity of belief within our common humanity. They respect both their own religious traditions and those of other faiths for their ability to inspire people to lead more ethical lives. Religious diversity is to them a positive influence.
Others reject the importance of all celebrations other than the holy day recognized by their own religion. Some even reject their religion's holy days which are seen to have Pagan origins (e.g. Easter and Christmas).

Some view other religions as being inspired by Satan. Thus the solstice celebrations of other religions are rejected because they are seen to be Satanic in origin.
Origins of solstice celebrationThe seasons of the year are caused by the 23.5© tilt of the earth's axis. Because the earth is rotating like a top or gyroscope, it points in a fixed direction continuously -- towards a point in space near the North Star. But the earth is also revolving around the sun. During half of the year, the southern hemisphere is more exposed to the sun than is the northern hemisphere. During the rest of the year, the reverse is true. At noontime in the Northern Hemisphere the sun appears high in the sky during summertime and low in the sky during winter. The time of the year when the sun reaches its maximum elevation occurs on the day with the greatest number of daylight hours. This is called the summer solstice, and is typically on JUN-21 in the Northern Hemisphere -- the first day of summer. "Solstice" is derived from two Latin words: "sol" meaning sun, and "sistere," to cause to stand still. The lowest elevation occurs about DEC-21 and is the winter solstice -- the first day of winter, when the night time hours are at their maximum.In pre-historic times, winter was a very difficult time for Aboriginal people in the northern latitudes. The growing season had ended and the tribe had to live off of stored food and whatever animals they could catch. The people would be troubled as the life-giving sun sank lower in the sky each noon. They feared that it would eventually disappear and leave them in permanent darkness and extreme cold. After the winter solstice, they would have reason to celebrate as they saw the sun rising and strengthening once more. Although many months of cold weather remained before spring, they took heart that the return of the warm season was inevitable. The concept of birth and or death/rebirth became associated with the winter solstice. The Aboriginal people had no elaborate instruments to detect the solstice. But they were able to notice a slight elevation of the sun's path within a few days after the solstice -- perhaps by DEC-25. Celebrations were often timed for about the 25th. http://www.religioustolerance.org/winter_solstice.htm

Now we have some history as to why the month of December is a time for celebration. News flash – it did not originate with the Christians. I am of Christian faith, but am sick to death of the arrogance of many Christians who behave as though it is OUR holiday, and belongs to no one else. Even if it did, do they think the “rhyme” they are circulating would encourage “non-believers” to convert?
Other faiths also celebrating holy holidays during December, include Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim. Some people choose not to celebrate at all. My main point is the above referenced “rhyme” sent via email, was most likely sent by a “Christian”. This the mind- set of too many in our country these days. Judging by the tone of Christianity in this piece of crap, I would think Jesus and His people a bunch of wise-ass jerks.

When I am in a store and the clerk is spouting “Merry Christmas” to everyone, when she/he gets to me, I can’t help but say, “I’m Jewish, but appreciate your kind wishes.” I don’t know why I do this, and I ask forgiveness for my fib, but I’m sure I’ll do it again as I finish my Christmas shopping. This brings me to the other “Christian” tradition; Santa. Isn’t that short for Satan? I’m just asking. What does mistletoe, Santa, and Yule logs [thought to be of pagan origin] have to do with the birth of Jesus Christ?

I’ll wager that at least 85% of the Evangelicals as well as others who are hell-bent on making everyone in the U.S. declare “Merry Christmas” in celebration of the birth of the most Holy One is shopping ‘til they drop and having their children believe in Santa Claus. Clearly there is one place they/we don’t worship: at the altar of consistency.

Remember the hoop-la encouraging people – shoppers for Santa[n] to boycott stores who advocated “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas”? Well, I boycott stores who only say “Merry Christmas”. In large part because I don’t believe they really mean it, and I think it’s mean when they say only it.

Enjoy your Winter Solstice.