Is it appropriate to use a pinata for Christmas celebrations?
955365
Are you Hispanic or attending an Hispanic party? What would be inappropriate about a pinata? There are some made for the occasion, although it is mostly a birthday theme.
704429
It's funny you asked that.  My girlfriend and I were discussing last night what we and our friends will be doing for Yule this year.\nWe always get together at one or the other's house and do a ritual that is kid as well as non pagan friendly because we usually have family and/or friends in attendance who are not pagans.  And of course we eat... a lot.\nI was just about to do a little research and start working on our ritual.  Thanks for reminding me...
743585
Yea!!!  Save a tree!!  Also, could be funny..maybe the person will think they are getting dove candy but really getting a pair of funky socks!!  Have fun with it..if it makes you happy...go for it!!
860674
I would give a gift of enlightenment. I rather love my friends and family all year long and I can give them gifts at anytime, but not at christmas for celebratory purpose. In short, I would give gifts but not in celebration of Christmas.  To avoid misleading others or misinterpretation, I would rather not give at Christmas.  I would give my friend a gift of enlightenment....by letting her know that Christmas is a big lie and it originated with paganic practices. I would let her know that sheeps wouldn't be out in the fields in the winter. ..That in the winter, if it rains, the rain gets soaked into the sheep's wool and actually gets frozen, potentially killing the sheep. Therefore,...that Christ couldn't have possible been born in December. I would get with her and look up the word 'Christmas' in encyclopaedia and read the origin of Christmas. Most encyclopaedias are online and; the Catholic encyclopaedia is a good one. So, I would reason with my friend that only Satan is the cause of perpetrating the big lie about Christmas. I would let her know that the word 'devil' means a vicious liar and where ever a lie is involved, the source is 'of the devil.' I would tell my friend.."Let's get out of the evil practices of the world and that we should be in the world but not of the world."
14801
at my wedding I gave out candy tied in tool with a bell attached. I included a hershey hug, a kiss, and a dove promise. everyone thought it was cute. Another idea I heard of was putting seeds in a cute box, adding something about "watching love grow".
933388
I think it is fine and dandy that you say Happy Holidays as opposed to Merry Christmas but I will say Merry Christmas as opposed to Happy Holidays. Why? Because I grew up with it being Christmas... Christmas vaction, Christmas caroling... ect. I was Catholic but now I am one who follows no particular religion and I have no religious conotaions to my message. It is just how I extend my wishes to others... and that's that. I have no issue with whatever greeting people choose. I do have a problem when... say a Walmart greeter gets sued for saying "Merry Christmas". That is just low and petty. And it makes me all the more defiant about it... so this year my "Merry Christmas's" may be laced with a little acidy hiss that may even make Santa cower... (kidding by the way)
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here are some links for you\n\nhttp://www.mymerrychristmas.com/traditions/2000tr02.html\n\nhttp://www.christmaslore.com/\n\nhttp://www.angelfire.com/cantina/homemaking/xmas.html
640515
I made a penis shaped pinata for my friend at her party and we had lots of fun whacking it!  We also played a game where people could "regain their virginity" by finding their cherry first in a big bowl of whipped cream.  These were both fun and made all the girls laugh.  Of course strippers are always good too!
316305
I've never heard of a semi-informal party. But since isn't strictly a social event (because it's being held by your partner organization), I suggest you not bring any gift. It's not clear if there is a "real" host or hostess as there would be in a purely social event. And customs can vary widely from culture to culture. Rather than risk offending someone, go empty-handed. (And definitely do NOT bring dessert or any other food! You would only do that if the host or hostess was a really close personal friend and you had arranged beforehand to bring food. Otherwise, it's a breach of etiquette -- at least in the U.S.)
76497
Here in Argentina it is traditional to take the tree down on January 6th ("Día de Reyes") so the answer is yes.\nOf course, some years I'm lazy and I wait longer.
133347
Maybe if you send him a nice invitation with Spongebob Squarepants on it. Oh, and make sure you have a pinata. He likes those, I hear.
797175
no---Its a celebration Of Jesus Christ's birthday\n\nits not Santamas .....its not Xmas....its CHRISTmas
841504
sigh...\nall pagan holidays should be avoided, but as long as you are not worshipping a tree, there's no reason you cannot decorate one and celebrate the birth of Christ\n\npeace
423165
Yes. Christmas is a National holiday that is celebrated by 98% of Americans.  Most non-Christians who celebrate Christmas put up Christmas trees and tell their kids about Santa Claus.  So Christmas decorations should definitely be allowed.\n\nThe Easter Bunny and Easter eggs are also secular traditions.  These are not part of the religious traditions of the holidays.  In addition, many public schools that talk about and display examples of the traditions of non-christian religions refuse to talk about or display examples of Christian tradition.    \n\nLoss Leader\nDo you believe that symbols of non christian religions should also be forbidden? \nAdded later: By allowing the display of non-religious symbols representing holidays nothing is being imposed upon anyone.  Such decoratations do not compel anyone to celebrate those holidays.  By your logic, we should not display pictures of elected representatives, because in some religions (including some sects of Islam) taking a picture steals the subjects soul.  You have yet to answer my question.
930289
Usually before Christmas
971938
It's just tradition, that is all. Plus Santa is a good way to curve behavior around the end of the year.
732519
Lighten up, Link, I suspect Happy Holidays is pretty appropriate up until Thanksgiving - after Thanksgiving, I'm expecting a big, fat\n\nM E R R Y   C H R I S T M A S  ! ! !\n\nBy the way - you have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!