December 8, 2005
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Now that it has been brought to my attention through the media about ”Holiday Trees” and stores refusing to say ”Merry Christmas” , I can’t believe how many “Christmas” cards we are receiving that don’t have the word Christmas on them.
(and they are not from the White House either. LOL )
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The cards I sent out didn’t have “Christmas” on them either. But they’re greeting cards from a charitable organization, so I didn’t really expect them too
I am not critizing just observing. I am sure I have sent out cards in the past that say “Peace on Earth” or “Holiday Greetings/Season Greetings” etc. Not that those are bad things it is just interesting how we as a society gradually let Christ and Christmas creep out of this “Holiday”. I am just noticing it I suppose. I have to admit that every year I do a family Christmas card photo (ususally in the Church) and this year I did one that says “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” along with a birth announcement for the baby (because this is the one chance a year that we have to communicate with about 100 friends oversees). I usually put in the message “Christ is Born! Glorify Him! well with the birth announcement I wasn’t able to put that on, the system didn’t allow more then 255 characters. I didn’t like not being able to put that on my cards this year. They do still wish everyone a “Merry Christmas” though.
It is weird how many christmas cards we get that have generic sayings on them…i am particularly surprised by all the ones I get from friends/family that I know are Christians. We always make sure to get cards with some kind of a religious message or verses on them….
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! :wave:
Hi, it Chrysa here, I’m in London, we have to same problem here too.
Everyone seems to be treating Christmas as a personal holiday no matter what their religion is. Its an excuse for time off work and for them, and a “get together” with their families.
They haven’t forgetton its a CHRISTIAN celebration, they just choose to ignore it. They still give out cards and presents to each other, it’s all about the MONEY!
I even know of a Turkish family that have a Christmas Tree in their home!
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Can’t wait until you are here!!!:sunny:
I made sure that (a) mine said “Christmas” on them and (b) they had a religious theme. My little way of striking back.
I am having a hard time finding ones with Merry Christmas!!!
Thus why I have not sent mine out yet! 
I have a family photo but can’t find a design that fits it right with the words, Merry Christmas rather than Season’s Greetings or Happy Holidays. :wha: I am beginning to think I should just make my own via computer :spinning:
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