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Merry Christmas.....................!

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#1

“Merry Christmas! That’s right, Merry Christmas. Whether you’re Christian, Jewish, Muslim, agnostic, pagan, barbarian or whatever, Merry Christmas! It’s what most of us say in this country come this time of year. It’s about who we are, where we are and where we’ve been. And all the namby-pamby, little sensitive darlings among us who can’t handle this verbal assault on their delicate senses should immediately begin seeking emergency psychiatric care… And hang on, Christians, because you’re in 21st Century America, and our culture celebrates your holiest day of the year with such insensitive gusto that our economy would suffer a serious setback if your religious sensibilities were as easily offended as those of the litigious rabbi [in Seattle]. More than 140 million shoppers spent an average of about $360 on Black Friday alone, the day after Thanksgiving and the unofficial kickoff to the Christmas shopping season, according to the National Retail Federation. And all those Christmas shoppers are expected to spend nearly a half-trillion dollars this shopping season. Now if I were a fundamentalist Christian, that might strike me as a little politically incorrect. And I think all of you folks should think about suing somebody. You know, get in the spirit of the season. This mindless movement of political correctness at all costs is one of the most un-American and crazy twists in our culture as anything we’ve witnessed. Remember, we’re Americans, and we have freedom of speech, that whole life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness thing. Or at least we did. And I hope you’ll celebrate the Christmas season by offending someone.” —Lou Dobbs

I plan to…:wink:

#2

Ken,

And a true Merry Christmas back at you and yours. I had not seen that statement from Lou Dobbs, what a great simple expression of reality with a little bit of grit. The spirit of the holidays has certainly taken over this part of the World and I hope the same for your family. The little ones realy keep us on our toes. There are a couple of movies, that do a lot to get or keep you in the Christmas mood and with the grandkids around, we have them playing all the time. Tim Allen’s “Santa Clause” series and “The Polar Express” are great modern examples of Christmas films. They makes a person reflect back on childhood excitement.

#3

Thank you, Ric. And please tell Jan I hope she has a very merry christmas also and enjoy those grandkids. Neither of my 2 boys are married so no grandkids, (that I know about anyway) but I have enough young neices and nephews that help keep the spirit going.

#4

Yes indeed , Merry Christmas to one and all .
And all the family from far and wide , who will be comeing here to Grandma’s house , will enjoy the gathering .
Includeing , a two year old , and 2 ,three year olds , who will run to grandma when grandpa gets after them .
The opening of presents and the look on childrens faces is great .

#5

We send you all greetings from Merrie Englande , with the hope that you have a Very Merry Christmas , a Happy and Healthy New Year , and bags of Railway Pressies .

from Mike , Martyn and Emely .

#6

Season’s Greetings to all…!! My Christmas will be somewhat quieter than most as I don’t have any young’ns running about. I’ll be spending Christmas with my girlfriend’s ex mother and father in law and her ex husband…:confused: Yes, they are good friends of mine.

Politically correct…Who Me…? Fat Chance…!!

#7
Warren Mumpower said:
Politically correct....Who Me..? Fat Chance..!!
That would be Mass-Challenged Opportunity, I believe. And a Self-Esteem Enriched Hibernal Solstice Festivity to you, too.
#8

Ya forget to say…

HAPPY FESTIVUS !!!

the holiday for the rest’o’vus !!!

#9

Merry Christmas to All :smiley:

And to keep this train related, a short Christmas story…

Today I celebrated Christmas by chasing the local short-line freight to their northern terminus and presented each of the crew with a frosty six-pack of their favorite brew. I tried to convince them to try some real bheer, but they requested BL. I enjoy chasing and watching them work and so this was a small token of my appreciation of the thankless job they do in all sorts of weather.

I’d offer each of you each a cup of holiday cheer if you were close by. We’ll just have to wait for the next gathering.

Merry Christmas

JR

#10

It’s Happy Christmas, not happy holidays, with that I agree.

Nice Ken, only one bone of contention, I think Easter is prob the holiest. Just my HMO of corse.

Whatever, the best to you all, what ever your leanings,

Cheers

#11

I wish you all a healthy, safe, and joyous Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

#12

A friend of mine likes to send this out every year…:

All the streets are filled with laughter and light
And the music of the season
And the merchants windows are all bright
With the faces of the children
And the families hurrying to their homes
As the sky darkens and freezes
They’ll be gathering around the hearths and tales
Giving thanks for all God’s graces
And the birth of the rebel Jesus

Well they call him by the prince of peace
And they call him by the savior
And they pray to him upon the seas
And in every bold endeavor
As they fill his churches with their pride and gold
And their faith in him increases
But they’ve turned the nature that I worshipped in
From a temple to a robbers den
In the words of the rebel Jesus

We guard our world with locks and guns
And we guard our fine possessions
And once a year when christmas comes
We give to our relations
And perhaps we give a little to the poor
If the generosity should seize us
But if any one of us should interfere
In the business of why they are poor
They get the same as the rebel Jesus

But please forgive me if I seem
To take the tone of judgement
For I’ve no wish to come between
This day and your enjoyment
In this life of hardship and of earthly toil
We have need for anything that frees us
So I bid you pleasure
And I bid you cheer
From a heathen and a pagan
On the side of the rebel Jesus.

by Jackson Browne

#13

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#14

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.

“Being PC, always means having to say sorry” :slight_smile:

Rod F.

#15

Whats happening here? Three times each submission!
Rod F.

#16

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.

Frank

#17