Merry Christmas

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I don't remember Christmas being such an object of scorn and disgust last year. It seems to be bringing out the worst in some of our brethren on the PB.
 
Wishing all of you all the blessings of the incarnation of our Savior, that He may have assumed the human nature also for your sins.

And wish you all a blessed 2009, that the Lord may grant you neither poverty, nor great riches.
 
APuritansMind said:
We are honest with each other here on the PB regarding Christmas, nativity scenes, etc., but I have two questions about the way you respond to Christians and/or non-Christians when the following is directed your way.

1. "Merry Christmas!"

2. That's a pretty nativity scene, isn't it?" (scene includes a baby Jesus and three wise men)
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1. "Merry Christmas to you!"

2. It depends. Around here, we see a lot of those plastic blow-up lawn ornaments. Those are ugly!
 
shackleton said:
I don't remember Christmas being such an object of scorn and disgust last year. It seems to be bringing out the worst in some of our brethren on the PB.
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You must have been busy. ;)

There are roughly four major PB anti-holidays from a moderator's perspective:

1. Christmas
2. Easter
3. Halloween
4. Election Day
 
MrMerlin777 said:
Whitefield said:
APuritansMind said:
We are honest with each other here on the PB regarding Christmas, nativity scenes, etc., but I have two questions about the way you respond to Christians and/or non-Christians when the following is directed your way.

1. "Merry Christmas!"

2. That's a pretty nativity scene, isn't it?" (scene includes a baby Jesus and three wise men)
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1. response: "Merry Christmas"

2. response: "Yes, it is."
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Same here.
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Herald said:
I respond with a loud and clear voice, "Merry Christmas!"
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:ditto:
 
1. I have been working on this, I have said "you too" and "happy holidays."

2. I try not to be anywhere near a nativity scene. I would probably say no, and explain when they freaked.
 
Merry Christmas! I am home from work early, due to the snow, and enjoying being able to be with family that much longer.
 
Wait you don't celebrate Easter either?

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victorbravo said:
shackleton said:
I don't remember Christmas being such an object of scorn and disgust last year. It seems to be bringing out the worst in some of our brethren on the PB.
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You must have been busy. ;)

There are roughly four major PB anti-holidays from a moderator's perspective:

1. Christmas
2. Easter
3. Halloween
4. Election Day
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dude???
 
I'll gladly accept the Merry Christmas and return the kindness. In fact, I'll be preaching a gospel message this evening centering on the purpose of the incarnation and the fulfillment of that purpose through the cross and the resurrection. The babe did not come to be a bit character in a nativity scene, but to conquer sin and provide hope to sinners.

Maranatha!
 
APuritansMind said:
1. "Merry Christmas!"

2. That's a pretty nativity scene, isn't it?" (scene includes a baby Jesus and three wise men)
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1. It depends on the context. Usually something like, "Merry Christmas!"

2. I don't re-call the last time I saw a nativity scene...
 
I like election day and Halloween. Otherwise, I am all for Festivus (except we celebrate ours tomorrow). But what is this "Easter" you speak of? If you mean do I go to church on a Sunday in the spring and eat dinner afterward, then I'll have to say that I celebrate that--but I also do that in the summer, fall, and winter.
 
May you have....

a very Merry Christmas!! to all who aren't and those who are scrooges :D

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Merry Christmas to all,

Merry Christmas everyone.

I pray that you & your family have a joyful celebration.



Luke 2 (King James Version)

Luke 2
1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
 
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