Merry Non-Denominational Holiday
Sounds silly doesn't it? Kelly was telling me how she's come across several forum postings where people knock others for wishing them a Merry Christmas all because they're not Christian and that by saying the "C" word they're imposing their beliefs on others. Well I say bullshit to that. I'm not Jewish but if someone wished me a happy Hanukkah I'd be pretty flattered that the person thought enough of me to give me such a greeting. Besides, society has pretty much leeched out all Christian meaning from the holiday so why should anyone feel threatened?

Many traditional carols are religious in nature so why is it so wrong to acknowledge that traditionally Christmas is indeed a Christian holiday? I'm not going to argue if this holiday was originally some pagan celebration that was supplanted by the church because I really don't know enough about that. But I'm of the opinion that there's a selective freedom of speech at work in Canada today. It's quite alright to show simulated sexual acts on a gay pride float in Toronto but it's now taboo to display a nativity scene in public during the holiday season.

I'm a Christian myself but I don't think I've ever pushed the gospel down anyone's throat. In fact I seldom bring it up at all unless someone asks me about my faith.
Anyway, enough ranting.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.