They made our Christmas parade/Festival ..... (traditions, church, Bible, faith)

[Mom2Feebs]

Thought this was great, found it on YouTube.


Christmas With a Capital "C"

[dojilynn]

I just got this in my e-mail, I thought it was appropriate for this thread.

Politically Correct Christmas Poem

'Twas the month before Christmas when all through our land,
Not a Christian was praying nor taking a stand.
Why the PC Police had taken away,
The reason for Christmas - no one could say.

The children were told by their schools not to sing,
About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.
It might hurt people's feelings, The teachers would say
December 25th is just a 'Holiday'.

Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit
Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!
CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, An I-pod
Something was changing, something quite odd!

Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen
On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !
At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter
To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.

And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith
Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace
The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded
The reason for the season, stopped before it started.

So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'
Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.
Choose your words carefully, choose what you say
Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS, not Happy Holiday!

[Mom2Feebs]

Had to rep you for that one!! Sent it to everyone I know! Thanks for sharing, and...

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[gizmo980]

Originally Posted by dojilynn

Personally, the only time I have a problem with replacing the word Christmas with the word Holiday is when the celebration involved is only Christmas. To explain, in this situation, with the parade, if they are having Kwanzaa and Hannakuh and Christmas represented, then it would make sense to call it a Holiday Parade because there is more than one holiday. But if the parade is only for Christmas, there is no other holiday represented, then it is offensive to me to relable it Holiday so as not to offend someone.

Exactly my thoughts...

[Jasmin71]

Originally Posted by Tricky D

Why?
Would you exclude those children who do not believe in the Easter Bunny to participate in an Easter egg hunt or other festival activity?
I mean aren't you in fact insisting that only Christians can join the parade, since non-believers probably don't believe in Jesus?
I don't see the need to exclude people to what should be a joyous festivity.

All these *holidays* are there because of Christ. If you dont believe in CHRIST why do you celebrate the Holidays? I mean what do you celebrate then? Cant be Christs Birth? Explain this to me!
We are NOT excluding anyone..we welcome all faiths at our Christmas,

Originally Posted by arguy1973

my friend..Christmas is about the birth of our savior, Jesus. And while some "lump" religions together, we (I) dont, cant and wont. Yes it is a gr8 time to spend with family, but whats the REAL meaning behind it? its about our dear Saviors birth..and I dont want to let that part slide.

You deserve poiints for this one ! 100% Agreed !


I want to say here, that this Parade was always the Christmas parade, its always had the Christmas Carolers, Christmas Sales (blehh) Everything was ALWAYS called and themed Christmas. NOW this year because of the SCHOOL's there they changed the Parade too * HOLIDAY* parade.. but they left the
Christmas Concert
Christmas Carolers
Christmas Rides
Christmas Sales
Chrismas treats

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[Cyber Munchkin]

Originally Posted by dojilynn

I just got this in my e-mail, I thought it was appropriate for this thread.

Politically Correct Christmas Poem

'Twas the month before Christmas when all through our land,
Not a Christian was praying nor taking a stand.
Why the PC Police had taken away,
The reason for Christmas - no one could say.

The children were told by their schools not to sing,
About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.
It might hurt people's feelings, The teachers would say
December 25th is just a 'Holiday'.

Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit
Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!
CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, An I-pod
Something was changing, something quite odd!

Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen
On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !
At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter
To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.

And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith
Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace
The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded
The reason for the season, stopped before it started.

So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'
Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.
Choose your words carefully, choose what you say
Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS, not Happy Holiday!

Amen! Such a good poem! Have to send to everyone I know also...
Thank you for sharing!

[bigthirsty]

When Christians become the only people who pay taxes then I'm guessing the "Christmas Parade" will come back in full force. Until then, if the parade is put on by the city using tax payer money then more than likely it will be called a "Holiday Parade".

I'm wondering how many would be upset if the city used tax payer funds to have an "atheist parade".

Now.. if the organizers of the parade want to pay for their own security etc and not use any city funds except for use of the road (which I'm sure they would be entitled to) then they can probably call it a "Christmas Parade"..

JMO though..

[Ms.Charlotte]

Originally Posted by dojilynn

Personally, the only time I have a problem with replacing the word Christmas with the word Holiday is when the celebration involved is only Christmas. To explain, in this situation, with the parade, if they are having Kwanzaa and Hannakuh and Christmas represented, then it would make sense to call it a Holiday Parade because there is more than one holiday. But if the parade is only for Christmas, there is no other holiday represented, then it is offensive to me to relable it Holiday so as not to offend someone.

You said it so well, dojilynn.
If my town was having a Channukah Celebration, or Kawanza Parade, I'd have no problem with it. Even if they were held with taxpayers' money. I certainly wouldn't ask for it to be changed to "Holiday Celebration". Why should I be threatened by a non-Christian celebration?
That's just ridiculous.
There's absolutely no good argument for it.

Why isn't anyone trying to change the Gay Parade to "People of all Sexual Orientation Including But Not Limited to: Bisexuals, Lesbians, and Gay Men Parade"? Personally I'm offended by the "gay" title. I'm not gay and it makes me feel excluded.

I have an idea, let's just do away with the Memorial Day Parade. We certainly don't want to offend any anti-war people. We don't need a Thanksgiving Day Parade either. Those poor turkeys - slaughtered every year for a silly holiday. Let's not offend PETA, or vegans.

I mean really, it's absurd. Calling it a Christmas Parade is not excluding anyone from attending. It's just the REASON FOR THE PARADE.

Christmas is not about spending time with family, as someone else mentioned. It's about the birth of our Savior. Go ahead and make it what you want for your family but don't ask that it be watered down for you.

[bigthirsty]

Originally Posted by Ms.Charlotte

You said it so well, dojilynn.
If my town was having a Channukah Celebration, or Kawanza Parade, I'd have no problem with it. mentioned.

Maybe it is a cost thing.. three different parades, triple the costs.

Maybe a "Holiday" parade is all encompassing.

[Tricky D]

Originally Posted by Jasmin71

All these *holidays* are there because of Christ. If you dont believe in CHRIST why do you celebrate the Holidays? I mean what do you celebrate then? Cant be Christs Birth? Explain this to me!
We are NOT excluding anyone..we welcome all faiths at our Christmas,

These holidays are not there because Jesus wanted them there. They are installed by the politicians or the government.
When I celebrate Christmas I celebrate being with my friends & family.
When I celebrate a Muslim holiday (which often is not a national holiday) I celebrate being with my friends & family.
When I celebrate our Queen's birthday (which is a national holiday) I celebrate being with my friends & family.
I don't give a damn about the queen, but I sure am glad to have a day off to spend with the people that I love.

I guess I don't need faith to be tolerant and have a good time with the people I love.