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Post by Emperor AAdmin on Dec 25, 2011 12:42:35 GMT -5
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Post by missanthropology58 on Dec 25, 2011 13:36:14 GMT -5
Merry Christmas!
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Post by uz on Dec 25, 2011 14:43:26 GMT -5
Modern-day controversy occurs mainly in western countries such as the United States, Canada, and to a much lesser extent the United Kingdom and Ireland, and usually stems from a contrast between the holiday's significant social and economic role in these countries and its strong association with Christianity in an increasingly multiculturally sensitive and religiously diversifying society. In recent decades, public, corporate, and government mention of the term "Christmas" during the Christmas and holiday season has declined and been replaced with a generic term— usually "holiday(s)" or "winter"--to avoid referencing the holiday by name. In addition, popular non-religious aspects of Christmas, such as Christmas carols and Christmas trees, are still prominently showcased and recognized, but are vaguely associated with unspecified "holidays" rather than with Christmas. Also, many retailers are asked to greet their customers with "Happy Holidays" or "Season's Greetings" than with the traditional "Merry Christmas" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_controversyThis being said.... Happy Holidays. ;D |
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Post by uz on Dec 25, 2011 14:50:38 GMT -5
Interesting fact; Sol Invictus ("Invincible Sun") was the official sun god of the later Roman empire. In 274 Aurelian made it an official cult alongside the traditional Roman cults. Scholars disagree whether the new deity was a refoundation of the ancient Latin cult of Sol, a revival of the cult of Elagabalus or completely new.  The god was favored by emperors after Aurelian and appeared on their coins until Constantine.The last inscription referring to Sol Invictus dates to 387 AD and there were enough devotees in the 5th century that Augustine found it necessary to preach against them. Modern scholars debate whether the December 25 date of Christmas was selected to correspond with the Roman festival of Dies Natalis Solis Invicti or "Birthday of Sol Invictus. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dies_Natalis_Solis_Invicti |
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Post by Emperor AAdmin on Dec 25, 2011 14:51:22 GMT -5
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Post by uz on Dec 25, 2011 14:51:36 GMT -5
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Post by missanthropology58 on Dec 25, 2011 16:19:55 GMT -5
Happy Holidays Maximo.  |
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Post by fishcake on Dec 25, 2011 16:37:02 GMT -5
Merry Christmas! We're obviously celebrating the birth of Jesus today. As a sign I saw coming home yesterday said "Let's put the Christ back in Christmas"
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Post by fishcake on Dec 25, 2011 16:38:53 GMT -5
Modern-day controversy occurs mainly in western countries such as the United States, Canada, and to a much lesser extent the United Kingdom and Ireland, and usually stems from a contrast between the holiday's significant social and economic role in these countries and its strong association with Christianity in an increasingly multiculturally sensitive and religiously diversifying society. In recent decades, public, corporate, and government mention of the term "Christmas" during the Christmas and holiday season has declined and been replaced with a generic term— usually "holiday(s)" or "winter"--to avoid referencing the holiday by name. In addition, popular non-religious aspects of Christmas, such as Christmas carols and Christmas trees, are still prominently showcased and recognized, but are vaguely associated with unspecified "holidays" rather than with Christmas. Also, many retailers are asked to greet their customers with "Happy Holidays" or "Season's Greetings" than with the traditional "Merry Christmas" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_controversyThis being said.... Happy Holidays. ;D I tell my customers have a good Christmas, one of them said I'm Jewish but they were joking. We celebrate Christmas every day anyway even our calendar is based on the birth of Jesus. |
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Post by suman on Aug 6, 2013 0:58:28 GMT -5
Happy Holidays
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Post by jimmy325 on Nov 22, 2013 7:33:05 GMT -5
Sol Invictus ("Invincible Sun") was the official sun god of the later Roman empire. In 274 Aurelian made it an official cult alongside the traditional Roman cults. Scholars disagree whether the new deity was a refoundation of the ancient Latin cult of Sol, a revival of the cult of Elagabalus or completely new.
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Post by Emperor AAdmin on Dec 22, 2013 15:32:04 GMT -5
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Post by Balkaneros on Dec 24, 2013 14:47:08 GMT -5
Mr. Politically Correct  |
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Post by Babylon Enigma on Dec 24, 2013 15:29:42 GMT -5
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Post by Emperor AAdmin on Jan 1, 2016 16:47:44 GMT -5
Happy Holidays
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Post by random on Apr 28, 2017 5:23:30 GMT -5
Yeah, one day can mean much more for everyone and include many holidays. For example, just like july 10 holidays. For some people it's usual day and for others it's Northern Wind Day whatever it means. But still it can be important. I think it's useful to know about such things. |
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Post by daresh on Dec 21, 2017 8:18:26 GMT -5
Spent my holidays playing this game slotsjudge.com/:LD Won some cash to buy an ice-cream! |
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Post by bobhornick on Feb 21, 2018 19:51:46 GMT -5
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Post by nedwill on Mar 31, 2020 10:00:07 GMT -5
That would be a good wish a year ago. However, the coronavirus pandemic put everything in its place. Millions of people are in self-isolation and it is very depressing. I can’t feel myself on vacation because of anxiety. I even found cbd logo through the Internet. I want to start taking this herbal sedative to get my nerves in order. |
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Post by teerry on Apr 18, 2020 10:42:32 GMT -5
Happy Holidays!
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