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Post by mystic on Dec 25, 2020 5:00:21 GMT -8
This simple thing has been baffling me, can you guys tell me what you say to everyone who tells you this please?
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Post by alon on Dec 25, 2020 9:33:38 GMT -8
This simple thing has been baffling me, can you guys tell me what you say to everyone who tells you this please?
Dan (don't let the fat little demon in your chimney) C |
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Post by mystic on Dec 25, 2020 10:10:07 GMT -8
In my household and circles Christmas means partying plain and simple even for the christians here. i got to get away from this household next year at this time for a week or more, was planning on watching Jesus of Nazareth today but got bass pounding from downstairs since yesterday morning sighhhhhh.
BTW, are we to accept the gifts from anyone?
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Post by alon on Dec 25, 2020 11:01:59 GMT -8
In my household and circles Christmas means partying plain and simple even for the christians here. i got to get away from this household next year at this time for a week or more, was planning on watching Jesus of Nazareth today but got bass pounding from downstairs since yesterday morning sighhhhhh. BTW, are we to accept the gifts from anyone?
I've found (at least for me) that if I firmly say I do not celebrate Christmas, everyone respects that. I will exchange small gifts with family around Chanukkah or even a little after. But we are non-committal about what they are for. Just kind of a seasonal thing. We are also are getting together for a meal today. My son missed Thanksgiving due to the Chinese virus, so they wanted to get together. But we have no tree, no lights, no wreaths. My wife did put out a few cards and set an almost fancy table. But it is not a Christmas celebration. Just this is when my son is off wrk and able to come over.
I guess if I were you, and someone brought a present after you asked them not to, I'd politely accept, but not give them one in return. That'le probably stop them next year. As to family gatherings, i'd go until they either get drunk (of high) since it is family. But if they start singing carols I'd leave.
Just as an interesting side-note, my wife says the circle of German-English Jews she grew up with did exchange Christmas cards, but no mention of Jesus. They also exchanged gifts with close friends and family. Also, almost all of the secular Christmas carols that do not mention Jesus were written by Jews. Wierd, huh?
Dan C |
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Post by mystic on Dec 25, 2020 11:12:18 GMT -8
Yep next year I will plan ahead to be away from this household between Xmas and New Year.
Thanks for the info and enjoy the day! Mike.
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Post by mystic on Dec 26, 2020 8:20:39 GMT -8
As to family gatherings, i'd go until they either get drunk (of high) since it is family. But if they start singing carols I'd leave.
Dan C What's the issue with the Carols, I mean those Carols about Christ? |
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Post by alon on Dec 26, 2020 9:15:03 GMT -8
As to family gatherings, i'd go until they either get drunk (of high) since it is family. But if they start singing carols I'd leave. What's the issue with the Carols, I mean those Carols about Christ?
Dan (tuneless) C |
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