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Originally Posted by melissa_bear003
I honestly find it offensive that you'd try and tell someone what they had to believe in order to celebrate a holiday, that for some, is about family, good will to fellow men, etc...but isn't Christian.
I wouldn't dream of telling ANYONE what they could and couldn't celebrate in their own home...and btw, 'Christmas' started out as a Pagan holiday. Christ was born in the spring, but His birth is celebrated in Dec because it was believed easier for those of Pagan beliefs to switch over.
Freedom of religion. That pretty much sums it up.
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Amen!
Binkybear, I get what you are saying (albeit passive aggressive), but Christmas has different meanings for everyone. You can insert all of the "LOL!"'s and "elf lingo" you want, but it's clear, to me anyways, that you really aren't being as lighthearted as you're trying very hard to be. It bothers you.
I don't like where this thread is going. It started out really sweet, with stories like aclee's that really brought back wonderful memories. Why does everyone have to grandstand and grab an opportunity to be completely left of center? Not just binkybear, either. Why can't it stay sweet? I get that the OP was asking what you tell your kids about Santa, so please don't reiterate it.
Okay, so you feel it's lying to your kid or you feel there isn't enough Christ in Christmas. Both are valid topics. C'mon, We're talking about Santa, for crying out loud, people.
Everything in life is so severe and raw, anymore. I guess Santa isn't immune.