Christmas or Holidays

[margypops]

I have noticed recently here In California of leaving out out the Traditional word of Christmas or Xmas , and even schools are saying Holidays, I dont see it as Politically incorrect for children to have a Xmas concert at school . the stores are all wishing us Happy holidays and in fact everyone is saying that. I appreciate there is Hannukah , I dont say holidays to any jewish friends, it would be Happy Hannukah to them .What are your views and is it the same in your state or is it  only here.

[Burrpatch]

Well, well, well. Whats got you so frosted ? I say the "Pledge of Allegiance" and you attack ? What was it, God ? I owe you no explanations my friend. If you want to know what Christmas means to Christians then I suggest you read the Bible.  ...and God Bless You !!      .......... as to your 2nd post you obviously didn't bother to look up the passages but assumed I was answering your question. I was not. I'm glad you consider Christmas a time to help your fellow man. So do I if I'm able. However I give all the time, not just on Christmas. I also think Man should help man in all occasions. Americans give more than any other country and our soldiers while not receiving the finest care receive more than the rest of the world gives theirs !! I was in the Marine Corps. Are you lecturing me on volunteering to care for our soldiers ?
Why do you insist on arguing where there is no argument. Hmmmmmmm?
Whatever's bothering you, don't blame me or Christmas.  Godbless !!

[ILADVOCATE]

Yes that's what you'll be reading from the Bible but as a Christian I'm sure those are meaningful passages that guide how you live your life. And you are a patriotic American as well. I don't detract from that. But we all have one thing in common here. However, we phrase it we are all people with disabilities. And there are soldiers returning from our country who have acquired severe disabilities such as TBI's. And I always am interested in efforts and would volunteer to support them to make sure they get the services they deserve because many are underserved as veterans. I think that's wrong. I don't think you would disagree with that. I don't there's anyone here I couldn't find some common ground with.
  One thing I can say is that Christmas is a time for people to find some form of comradery with each other. And to me not just to think of those less fortunate but to reach out to them. And the less diviseness we have the better. Not just in a "feel good" sense but a "real world" sense. I'm across the political spectrum actually. The important thing is we unite and support each other in a time of need. I think the passages you quote state that as well right?

[Burrpatch]

Luke 21:12,  Luke 21:17,  Matthew 5:11 ,  Matthew 5:10 ,  Matthew 6:34,  Matthew 24:9.   So why the big surprise ?   .....Burrrrrrrrrpatch

[ILADVOCATE]

Right. And for the two posters above what does that mean for you? Explain. What is the meaning of Christmas to you? And patriotism is linked as well apparently. But these are important concepts not just slogans. The United States is in a recession and people are poor and in lack of health care. Christmas certainly is a time to think of the less fortunate. I know that regardless of how I identify with belief systems I will actively be helping people in that regard on Christmas, as all the time. And we are at war as a country. People are dying defending our country. Some of the people I work with immigrated to the United States and became citizens to escape oppression. And they valued their oppurtunity to come here. So what will you be doing on Christmas? What is its meaning to you, as a Christian? And what do you do to live up to it?

[Cherie762]

high five to burrpatch

[Burrpatch]

I pledge allegiance to the flag and "The United States of America" and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, UNDER GOD, indivisible and justice for all !!                
MERRY CHRIST MASS !!       .... Burrrrrrrrrpatch