Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

Hello. Do I offend you if I say Merry CHRISTmas? If I discuss openly what I'm celebrating on CHRISTmas day? If I defend the right to stress (when asked), that I'm celebrating the BIRTH (the coming) of my Savior, Jesus Christ? Does it make you uncomfortable to learn I'm celebrating a day of FAITH rather than confining it only to gifts?
Well, does it? If so, all I can say is 'TOUGH!' That's what the 25th of December is to me and many believing CHRISTians so if you are offended, or if you think it's now politically incorrect to associate this day with a 'religious' event....'TOUGH'. Step back and let me celebrate the day for the purpose it was designated and don't bother me with your sniveling. I'm totaly fed-up with others who think Christians should take a step back and 'cool it'. Forget you! This is CHRISTmas so either join me in celebrating this eventful day, designated to show our love and honor to our Savior JESUS, or just learn to put up with it. I won't bother you on your 'special' days, that even our lop-sided government is starting to recognize, so button your lip about my CHRISTmas!
Oh, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

A very Merry Christmas and best in the upcoming New Year to you.

Sarge69

don4u Loc: Southern California

Papa Joe. A Merry Christmas to you and your family. If you have some Christmas pictures, I would love to see them.

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

Papa Joe..."You paint a great photo my man...a great photo indeed". And I like it a lot.
Thanks for the post, and Merry X-Mas to you and yours! Thanks, Boone. :thumbup: 8-)

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

no

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

COLA next month?

CaptainC Loc: Colorado, south of Denver

Merry Christmas! BUT your assertion that the holiday was designed to celebrate the birth of Jesus is dead wrong It is a pagan holiday celebrating the winter solstice and Christians co-opted the pagan holiday.

Now there is nothing wrong at all to use it to celebrate Christ's birthday, but the holiday was here long before that.

Don't like the facts? To use your words. TOUGH. :-)

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

Wish you a merry Christmas. What a great day to show love for all not just those who believe in Christ. I sure hope you are not offended by those who just enjoy the day. - Dave

NeilL Loc: British-born Canadian

Offensive? NEVER!! Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you.

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

Offend? I know politically correct and all that BS. I say Merry Christmas to anyone I meet.

Tom Kelley Loc: Roanoke, Virginia

Papa, sounds like you may have some anger issues. I haven't seen any posts so far today that tell you that you can't celebrate Christmas in any way you choose. Remember that word you used,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,oh yes, i think it was 'Faith'. If you look up faith, i think you'll find it means "the evidence of things not seen and the hope of things to come." I may be off with the exact definition, but at any rate, it doesn't mention PROOF i don't think. Maybe we should live and let live, don't you agree?

If i understand what a true Christian is, or is supposed to be anyway, then the scoffers won't offend you. If you're not, then they will, it's that simple! So i guess my question to you Papa is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"are you offended today?'

dljen Loc: Central PA

And to the OP, you sound very disagreeable. Do you think your jesus would be proud of your attitude? I doubt so, you act like you're looking for a fight...good luck, hope you find it.

Papa Joe Loc: Midwest U.S.

Whoa! Looks like I headed in the wrong direction with my post. I was in no way directing my statement (feelings, actually) to anyone on the Hog. It's just a handy 'chat' site to express my feelings, so I used it. I have enjoyed and appreciated all my message exchanges with everyone here over the years. I was speaking in generalities, and certainly didn't intend to give the impression I was angry at anyone here. I was thinking more of the businesses that are afraid to offend people by saying Merry Christmas, etc. And the politics that play into it too. I should certainly have been more explicit. I didn't mean to offend you or any Hogger. I guess I was just blowing-off steam about a very touchy subject. My apologies to you and to anyone whom I may have given the wrong impression to about my being angry. Far from it... I don't usually get 'angry' very easily. In MY book, Christmas is Christmas and represents (to me), what I have described.
Furthest from my mind was an intent to stir up our fellow-hoggers or to direct my comments to anyone in particular. If one happens to disagree with me, that's certainly their privilege, as it is also my privilege to say, we can now agree that we disagree, eh? With that thought in mind, I still wish you and all other Hoggers a very Merry CHRISTMAS.

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

I think some folks just want to be offended and hope they will offend with their CHRISTmas. You get mad when it is pointed out that it's not Christs Birthday. Since the powers that were many years decided to mix it with a few other days just go with it. Just wish joy and good will to all men as I think Christ would do. If you are truly affended do as Christ would do and turn the other cheek. - Dave

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

Sorry double post so Double Merry Christmas . - Dave