Comments on: Things Nice People Already Know: Why Whine When Sharing Is So Much Nicer?

By: Persephone

Persephone — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:58:39 +0000

Mamacita, You said exactly what I’ve been telling people: Accept the statement as an expression of good will. It doesn’t matter whether someone says, “Merry Christmas,” Happy Hanukkah,” “Blessed Yule,” “Happy Kwanzaa,” or “Happy Holidays.” Accept it in the spirit it was given.

To take umbrage at a kind wish shows a lack of charity of spirit, good will and caring. At this darkest time of the year, communities have come together, for thousands of years, to survive, and then celebrate, the changing of the seasons. Take joy in this season of people creating light to drive away the darkness, both inside and outside of ourselves.

By: KP

KP — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:31:51 +0000

Excellent! I believe that people who hold so firmly to their beliefs that they refuse anything that would remotely conflict are a bit insecure in their beliefs. I know that I can have a discussion with someone who doesn’t believe in God because when it’s over I’ll still believe and will believe in a new way that makes my belief stronger.

One of my favorite lines, “I am not offended when people use their own personal belief system to wish happiness to me. I am honored.”

Thank you!

Merry Christmas

By: Jane Goodwin

Jane Goodwin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:46:15 +0000

Yes, I have, actually. Kinara, black center candle, red candles on the left, green candles on the right, enough food to sink a ship, and a lot of nice people happy to guide a clueless newbie through the evening. It reminded me a lot of a Hanukkah seder. The table’s centerpiece was a big basket of fresh fruits and vegetables instead of pine branches and angels. Afterwards, we played charades and euchre, because we were a wild bunch. It was years ago, but I’ll always remember how nice everyone was, and how they made me feel included.

By: TS

TS — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:22:51 +0000

Have you REALLY, ever, been invited to a Kwanzaa party? Just wondering…:)

By: myangel52

myangel52 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:04:37 +0000

At our state capital in Olympia (WA), the governor allowed a nativity scene, as well as a menorah (I believe, not sure on the spelling though), and then was pressured by a group of atheists to allow them to put up a display. She allowed them, and the atheist sign was rather rude about religion in general, saying that it enslaves minds and other bunk. It was standing right next to the other displays. Caused a lot of protests for a while.

I understand allowing different viewpoints to be expressed, but that just seemed really unnecessary and mean on the part of the atheist group.

By: gunnypink

gunnypink — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:19:44 +0000

Merry Christmas!

Mele kalikimaka

Feliz navidad

Thanks for sharing your heart and mind with us.

May your home, and your family find much blessing in this season.

By: Pendy

Pendy — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:07:52 +0000

Oh, I wish I had your gift of expression! All I can say is Amen. I hope you don’t mind if I share your post with friends and family; it says exactly what so many people with clear minds are thinking. Thank you.