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Ciel
I celebrate Christmas because it is part of my culture, which in turn is part of who I am - it's in my blood. And I celebrate the birth and life of the man who is inescapably bound up with that culture, as are his teachings, even though I am not a Christian and do not believe he was the son of a God in whom I do not believe either. And for various complicated reasons, because it is also part of my tradition, although I am not Jewish, Hanukkah is as important to me...
And I get very stubborn when people tell me I shouldn't say 'Merry Christmas', or 'Happy Hanukkah', and use 'Happy Holidays' instead. I wish people 'happy holidays' when they're going on vacation...
posted by
Nautikos
on December 8, 2008 at 5:15 PM
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Faith is found in many places. Like love. Ciel, I must thank you.
Your comments about things to remember when reading my short story have made it feel good again.
They will carry me. Thank you.
posted by
Azur
on December 8, 2008 at 2:47 PM
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Hiya, OTA!
While you've been over here, I've been going through your things... your blogs, that is... I can promise I will be back!
And Merry Christmas!
posted by
Ciel
on December 8, 2008 at 12:40 PM
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So well said!! May we all have the Christmas spirit. ~Peace, OTA
posted by
Blue_feathers
on December 8, 2008 at 12:31 PM
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