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  • #16
    Originally posted by Sour Masher View Post

    ETA: Christmas Trees are great. I never had a real one growing up, but my wife started that tradition for us, and I love it. I'm pro live trees for all.
    Glad you are enjoying your own tree tradition!

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Gregg View Post
      Glad you are enjoying your own tree tradition!
      Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you!

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Sour Masher View Post
        Thanks, and Merry Christmas to you!
        Thank you!

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        • #19
          Originally posted by Gregg View Post
          Thank you!
          I would wish you Merry Christmas as well but it feels like it would be better in 3 years.

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          • #20
            Originally posted by Gregg View Post
            Glad you are enjoying your own tree tradition!
            Thanks! And Happy Holidays!
            “There’s no normal life, Wyatt, it’s just life. Get on with it.” – Doc Holliday

            "It doesn't matter what you think" - The Rock

            "I borked the entry." - Some dude on the Internet

            Have I told you about otters being the only marine animal that can lift rocks?

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Sour Masher View Post
              Yeah, I just wanted to highlight it, cuz it is a pretty big example of how religion shifts facts to suit larger practical concerns. Totally understandable, but a blow to those who accept all religious dogma as dogma.

              ETA: But I shouldn't be derailing this thread. Christmas Trees are great. I never had a real one growing up, but my wife started that tradition for us, and I love it. I'm pro live trees for all.
              Your dogma just lifted its leg on my Christmas tree.

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              • #22
                I do, however, need someone to explain the Easter Bunny to me as a component of a religious holiday. or, hell, Santa Claus
                “There’s no normal life, Wyatt, it’s just life. Get on with it.” – Doc Holliday

                "It doesn't matter what you think" - The Rock

                "I borked the entry." - Some dude on the Internet

                Have I told you about otters being the only marine animal that can lift rocks?

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Steve 2.0 View Post
                  I do, however, need someone to explain the Easter Bunny to me as a component of a religious holiday. or, hell, Santa Claus
                  The Easter Bunny and eggs come from old pagan traditions. Spring, fertility, new life and all that.

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by Steve 2.0 View Post
                    I do, however, need someone to explain the Easter Bunny to me as a component of a religious holiday. or, hell, Santa Claus
                    There are many Christians who are anti Santa and believe it is sinful to participate in that part of the Christmas celebration. Or at the very least think it is a bad idea.

                    While I understand why they would feel that way, I am not in agreement with them. I would not argue with them, but I would also not let that opinion rob us of some Christmas fun.

                    My favorite Santa in our collection is the Santa kneeling before baby Jesus. Kind of puts the whole thing in perspective for us.

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by Sour Masher View Post
                      The Easter Bunny and eggs come from old pagan traditions. Spring, fertility, new life and all that.
                      Americans spend over 50 trillion dollars each year on easter eggs. many are switching to fake eggs which are not as environmentally friendly
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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by The Feral Slasher View Post
                        Americans spend over 50 trillion dollars each year on easter eggs. many are switching to fake eggs which are not as environmentally friendly
                        Nicely played.

                        Did you get that from Thomas Net?

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by Gregg View Post
                          There are many Christians who are anti Santa and believe it is sinful to participate in that part of the Christmas celebration. Or at the very least think it is a bad idea.

                          While I understand why they would feel that way, I am not in agreement with them. I would not argue with them, but I would also not let that opinion rob us of some Christmas fun.

                          My favorite Santa in our collection is the Santa kneeling before baby Jesus. Kind of puts the whole thing in perspective for us.
                          Dammit, Gregg, who WOULD you argue with? (I kid...I kid)
                          “There’s no normal life, Wyatt, it’s just life. Get on with it.” – Doc Holliday

                          "It doesn't matter what you think" - The Rock

                          "I borked the entry." - Some dude on the Internet

                          Have I told you about otters being the only marine animal that can lift rocks?

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by Steve 2.0 View Post
                            Dammit, Gregg, who WOULD you argue with? (I kid...I kid)
                            Thomas Net ?
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                            Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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                            The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
                            George Orwell, 1984

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by The Feral Slasher View Post
                              Thomas Net ?
                              I'm sure they'd have a reasoned discussion, not an argument.
                              “There’s no normal life, Wyatt, it’s just life. Get on with it.” – Doc Holliday

                              "It doesn't matter what you think" - The Rock

                              "I borked the entry." - Some dude on the Internet

                              Have I told you about otters being the only marine animal that can lift rocks?

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by Steve 2.0 View Post
                                I'm sure they'd have a reasoned discussion, not an argument.
                                I disagree
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                                Champagne for breakfast and a Sherman in my hand !
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                                The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
                                George Orwell, 1984

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