I hope we aren’t all slowly diminishing into these politically correct beings who can’t risk offending a few people by saying “Merry Christmas” I don't know ANY Jewish, athiest, non-religious people who get offended by it at all? My good friend (I don't think she even believes in God) sent out cards that say "Merry Christmas" And what about Christmas songs. Maybe we should re-title a few....you know, before they get banned.
• I’ll have a blue WINTER without you• Have yourself a merry little WINTER
• I’m dreaming of a white WINTER
• Oh, WINTER tree, oh WINTER tree.....
• WINTERTIME is here (oh, and we better re-name the classic...A Charlie Brown WINTER)
And does that Nativity manger in front of the fire house ‘reallllly’ bother you? Really! Well, you better complain to city hall and demand it be taken down. 'Cause ya know.... that baby lying there in the hay with his father and virgin mother - is a pretty offensive scene (those sheep are kinda cute, though...aren’ t they) I wonder if these people are also offended by all the great art (featuring that baby all grown up - and seen half naked for God’s sake) hanging in famous museums all over the world? Can’t they just see the history, culture, a story....without having to ‘think’ they are being forced to belive this baby Jesus is THEIR Savior.
If you ask the very controversial piano goddess Tori Amos, she’ll say: ”I really, really love Christ, but I’m not a Christian. What Jesus was really saying was “It is within you.” There are things that I would disagree with Jesus about—and I feel really good about that. That’s how it should be. Respect him to go his way and I’ll do my thing. I mean, if you want to go and sit out in the desert for forty days, knock yourself out. But I’m going to go and get some pizza. And I’m not less of a person for it.”
Wow - I bet her minister father just loves this : )
Well, MARY Christmas, which is my way of saying it - cause I adore the Virgin Mary. And I do hope that none of what I wrote offends anyone. I do believe people have a right to their opinions and religion. But I am being cynical and venting on something that “I” think is trivial.
Here are a few Christmas hi-lites of 2011
• O.M.G. photo of the year? This takes the phrase "White Trash Christmas" to a whole new level.
• Watching ‘The Grinch’ I was obsessed with this movie growing up. I liked the who people, but were scared of them at the same time. And, oh did I ever feel sorry for Max, the Grinch's dog.
• Can I actually be a little (alot) jealous of this creative, funky christmas tree book that some random person out there made. Why, yes I can. (from Absolutely Madness)
• Yay that Jon Bon Jovi’s death was a hoax! He musta been “Livin’ On a Prayer”
• And, YAY that Kim Jun Il’s wasn’t a hoax, cause he gives “Love a Bad Name” - and now he’s been “Shot Thru the Heart”
• TRADITIONS: making cookies with my mom, sister and niece - getting a real Christmas tree - making at least 1 homemade present - getting the perfect card photo with Alex and the dogs. Graditude. You just gotta stop and run thru that list in your head, of all the good stuff.