There seems to be a controversy among many of you, demanding that we put ‘Christ’ back in Christmas. I would like to attempt to explain difference between “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays”.
Christmas is the act of honoring God and the birth of our Savior. It is about helping our fellow man in their time of need. If it is your intent to donate your purchases to charity or volunteering at your local shelter or even helping the elderly by providing some friendship, then I say to you, “Merry Christmas and May God Bless you.”
However, when you come through the checkout lane with your cart filled with decorations, candy and ornaments or you push and shove your fellow shoppers just to get to that one toy so you can give it to someone that doesn’t really need it, just so you can have some self-gratification on December 25th; then you my friend are celebrating the man-made HOLIDAY created for the soul purpose of profit. Quite the opposite of the Christmas spirit.
So please do not proclaim to the world that the people of retail are Devil worshippers or anti-American when they say to you, “Happy Holidays”.
Words are just words; it’s our actions that will bring Christ back to Christmas and it’s up to each of us to keep him in our hearts.
Very well said!
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Thank you and I appreciate you stopping by.
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I’m totally enjoying your posts, Jerry 😊. I really like your point of view; very reasonable and well-thought-out. Beautifully written, too! Especially this post and the political one about the Facebook posts and your commentary on them. This well-balanced compassion + logic is exactly what the world needs, and seeing examples of this helps restore my faith in humanity 👍🏼. Great posts! 👏🏼👏🏼💓
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Thanks for stopping by as I am a fan of your work as well. I appreciate such kind words. I am so humbled.
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Thank you so much, my friend! 💗. I totally mean them, too. I really enjoy your clarity and personability; you create excellent discussion points 👏🏼👏🏼💜👌🏼
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So very well said. ❤
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Thank you for such kind words.
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Expressed well, Jerry! So true!
People get so freaked out over the silliest things these days. 😦
HUGS!!! 🙂
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The stress that comes with Christmas shopping is so overwhelming, I do not understand why we put ourselves through it. This is why Thanksgiving is such a better holiday. Good food, family, friends and no stress of gift giving.
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Excellent! I often say “Happy Holidays” just because I view this whole Thanksgiving to New Years as one big holiday season. If I know that someone celebrates Christmas, I will normally say “Merry Christmas.” But you are right, it’s only words… it’s our actions that count.
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Thanks for dropping by and leaving such kind words.
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