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06-29-2007, 12:31 PM
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nothing, it is just a "modern and unnecessary tradition".
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06-29-2007, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by sisterX  nothing, it is just a "modern and unnecessary tradition". | I agree it is unnecessary, but now it begs the question: What is a necessary tradition?
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06-29-2007, 12:52 PM
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The issue I have with christmas, and easter too, is they are no longer religious like they were originally. They are so commercialized etc. that they are more like a celebration of capitalism than a religious holiday.
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06-29-2007, 12:55 PM
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Just because it's not religious doesn't mean it's pure capitalism. Christmas celebrates the spirit of giving and Easter celebrates jelly beans and chocolate bunnies.
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06-29-2007, 01:28 PM
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I like Christmas although I believe "religiously" That Easter is more important because it celebrates Jesus dying and rising again to save us.. But Christmas (CHRIST-mas) Celebrates Jesus.
To me the giving presents is something we could let go, but I believe (I may be wrong) we Give on christmas becuz the wise man/men gave Jesus gifts when they came to see him.
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06-29-2007, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jaej The issue I have with christmas, and easter too, is they are no longer religious like they were originally. They are so commercialized etc. that they are more like a celebration of capitalism than a religious holiday. |
I agree...We dont really celebrate the true meaning of those holidays.
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06-29-2007, 01:35 PM
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I think giving is something we all could do a little more of. I personally love giving people things. And your friends and family aren't the only people you should be giving to. Charities make out around Christmas, and this is a good thing. If we all cared a little bit more about giving, the world would be a better place. This is what I think Christmas is about nowadays.
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06-29-2007, 01:39 PM
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Laura I agree we all should give more, but i mean like the kids to a lot of kids all christmas is, is waking up early and opening gifts. To me kids get caught up in greed, and we all should give I totaly agree and i like giving to, but there should be more things explianed about christmas.
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06-29-2007, 02:11 PM
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The spirit of giving message is so proliferated in the holiday season, especially to kids, that I almost get sick of it. But I don't. I think it's impossible to miss, and I don't think most kids do. Most kids love making presents for their friends and families. But, part of giving is receiving, and doesn't everyone love waking up Christmas morning?
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and when the fish are caught, the trap is forgotten.
The purpose of a rabbit snare is to catch rabbits.
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When the ideas are grasped, the words are forgotten.
Where can I find a man who has forgotten words?
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06-29-2007, 02:14 PM
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Yeh im not sayin its wrong, I just am saying people should tlak more about why we do it than "what do you want"?
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