Christmas Tree Debate?
825752
I agree with the tree.
895036
Years ago, I saw a real tree that had been flocked a subdued shade of pink. It was at a very expensive Xmas tree lot near our house, so when the holiday was over, I could see that it was still there, and remained there until the owner cleaned up the lot.\nI wanted that tree. I loved it. It stood next to a powder blue one, and a white one,[ both  got sold,] right in the driveway. I was a kid, with no money, and my famaily made it a point to check to see if somebody bought it, everytime we went past the lot, which was often. We mourned when it's fate to never be owned became apparent. We wondered what kind a person had a house that could welcome  a pink tree.
19103
I am an Atheist and have no problem at all with "Merry Christmas" or "Christmas Tree" or anything simular.  If a store wants to display signs that say Merry Christmas than I think thats great.  If they want to have Happy Holidays instead, I see no problem with that either.\n\nFor me, December 25th is Christmas Day.  Its not Holiday Day or Solstice Day... its Christmas Day.  \nOf course the word Christmas may have more meaning to some people than to others.  I dont celebrate the birth of Christ and most Theists dont either.  Maybe one day we will have an ATHEIST DAY and damn to hell if I would let some Jesus Freak make me change it!
1168314
I would chear. Christmas is stupid. Where in the Bible does it say Jesus was born December 25? It's a big lie.
863905
My husband and I saw this on the news this morning. We both agreed that either they (Toys For Tots)should ask the families first their opinions before rejecting the toys or they should be given to churches to give out at Christmas. There are a lot of families that wouldn't mind the toys. I don't think all of the children should suffer because of a few others beliefs (I feel the same about Halloween). After all we do live in America... don't we? Since when is it American to not be Christian? Oh that's right... most of the people complaining aren't American. Silly me!
753164
It's awesome and do this too:\n\nWanna have some fun this CHRISTMAS? Send the ACLU a CHRISTMAS CARD!\n\nAs they are working so very hard to get rid of the CHRISTMAS part of this holiday, we should all send them a nice, CHRISTIAN, card to brighten up their dark, sad, little world.\n\nMake sure it says "Merry Christmas" on it.\n\nHere's the Address, just don't be rude or crude.\n(It's Not the Christian Way, ya know?)\n\nACLU\n125 Broad Street\n18th Floor\nNew York, NY 10004\n\nTwo tons of Christmas cards would freeze their operations because they wouldn't know if any were regular mail containing contributions.. So spend 39 cents and tell the ACLU to leave Christmas alone. Also tell them that there is no such thing as a Holiday Tree. . . . It's a Christmas Tree! Also, send this to your e-mail buddies.
704920
I'd recommend after Thanksgiving, so at the end of November at the earliest. Thanksgiving gets neglected so much these days, I feel Christmas trees shouldn't go up at least until Thanksgiving is over.
764486
Hello,\n\nAround $30-$70. That is why last year, my hubby and I purchased a fake Christmas Tree with white lights on it from Costco. It was $60.00 and will never die on us.\n\nHope this helps you.................................................   : - O
6940
As an evangelical Christian (speaking only for myself), I can honestly say that I think most people are getting way too worked up over this issue.\nThe reality is that much of what we associate with Christmas in America (trees, lights, shopping, Santa, etc), has little to do with Jesus or the Bible; and no, Dec 25th is not a Biblical date.\n\nUnfortunately, people (who might or might not be followers of Jesus Christ), tend to get very outspoken about their 'faith' when the issues involve tradition or political policies, but flatly ignore Jesus' commands to share the Gospel, help the poor, etc.\n\nI do think that much of the Christian community's public reaction to this issue is a result of frustration with our "political correctness"-obsessed society.  We are under increasing pressure to keep our beliefs to ourselves (although our God and our consciences clearly tell us to do the opposite).  We often feel that we're being asked to concede our 'free speech' rights in order to avoid offending someone, while also being asked to tolerate other people's statements that are very offensive to us.  All the frustration comes out in these highly-publicized and 'easy' issues.\n\nBottom line:\nIt's easier and less controversial to say "Jesus is the Reason for the Season", than to say "God came to earth as a man, died on the Cross in payment for your wrong-doing, and rose to life again so that you can have eternal life with God."
870341
Ok, let's say you find an article on the dangers of getting your kid sea monkeys for christmas\n\nactual example - billy cried and went into therapy when they died\nhypothetical - if susie had succeeded in drinking the sea monkey water, she would have died\nstatistics  - 98% of parents suryed by PETA thought sea monkeys were safe pets\ncomparative analogy - buying your child a sea monkey is like telling them to go play in the street\nexpert testimony - Dr. Franz Monkeybutts has studied sea monkeys for 27 years and agrees, sea monkeys will kill your children\npeer testimony - Daniel's mom knows her son would still be alive if she hadn't given into his Christmas wish for sea monkeys\n\nI'm sure you won't find such transparent examples in  a real magazine, but I hope that gives you the jest.\nThen, explain why you labeled each example as you did.
740242
I understand your way of thinking but in no way must we change the name "Christmas".  Its up to us to keep the real reason we celebrate Christmas alive and ensure our children learn about it. As for those who are not religious, I cant speak for them, they will enjoy the christmas period in their own way. I am not a practicing christian, I just dont want it to get lost among all the present buying and the rest.  Children who celebrate this time also enjoy the nativy at school  and carol singing and we must remind them of it, not  destroy it
976531
While i applaud your idea of doing something for the Veterans, I am not sure that alcohol bottles on a Christmas Tree is the right message to send. Isn't there a better way to decorate it? Maybe Angels? Flags? American food like burgers and apple pie? Something that will be funny. The holidays are a difficult time for a lot of people and a lot turn to alcohol at thhat time of the year. Maybe it would be better to send a positive message.
1060275
What kind of clown would allow such sillyness? When was the last time you saw a home made out of trees? The leaves would die and rot away in weeks. I mean seriously, who would ask such a doltish question?
970165
Cromwell passed a law in 1643 banning Christmas and it is still legal in certain parts of the country to break down the front door of a suspected Chritmas-o-holic, pull their tree out into the street and burn both the heretic and their tree. \nI think Christmas should start on December 24th and finish on Dec 30th. Bah Humbug !\n\nPS please check with your local Health and Safety officials before applying the 1643 law.
8737
Christmas trees historically came from Germany, but were made popular by the Victorian Britain celebration of Christmas in the mid 1840s. That's where things like tinsel, holly, puddings, Santa Claus etc really started to take off and become part of Christmas. \n\nTrees were decorated with lots of glass ornaments in the early days as well as candles. Eventually the candles were replaced by safer lights.\n\nA lot of people object to the word Christmas Tree and that it should be a Holiday Tree. The tree is a  symbol of Christmas, not Christianity, so its name should remain as is. Whether you believe in Christmas or not, its still a tree of Christmas :-)
30622
The state I live in was founded by a group of people (The Pilgrims) who wanted the right to have religious freedom. I knew a few Muslim families when I was growing up. They were a hard working, law abiding, kind and generous people. It is unfair to judge a religious group based on what a very small percent of them are doing. Having said that, I will say this about the controversy this past December in regards to Christmas. It comes across as not wanting to offend other peoples religious beliefs but, at the same time, it appears to be heading in the direction of denying Christians their rights. The controversy this past December about changing the name of the Christmas Tree to Holiday Tree is one example. Department stores who sell Christmas gifts, toys, and decorations telling their employees they can not say Merry Christmas only Happy Holidays is another example. As an example (no offense meant toward anyone): If one of my children's teachers said to my child Happy Hanakah or Happy Kwanza, I would interpret it as a sign of good will, not a reason to hire a lawyer and sue.
225257
What in the blue blazes are you talking about?Draw what tree structure and offend whom.Please ask this question again in plain english okay.