The war on Christmas. Remember that catchy battle cry? Well, people are back at it again, almost in time for Thanksgiving.
Let's get a few things straight. Most, if not all, people have typed the word "Xmas". Does that make you a Christ hating heathen? No. It makes you an abbreviator of mad skill. And it means you learned something in elementary school. "Xmas" was used quite often, in lieu of the longer version.
If someone wishes to say "Happy Holidays" instead, don't call them out for being anti-Christian and that they are somehow oppressing you. 3/4 of this country considers itself "Christian". You are far from the minority and are in no way being let down when someone denies you the word Christ followed by Mas.
When the Leaf was little, he/she/us learned the dreidel song. How very un-Christian is that? And do you know where he/she/us learned it? In ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! No, we did not attend a private school or some off the wall place of dissent. It was a regular old public school, where they taught kids about one another's culture in subtle ways. Our school was mostly white, but also a melting pot of nationalities and religions. And we learned to respect one another's beliefs, or the language they preferred to speak at home.
And while on our soap box, let us remind you that Christmas is not celebrated in the proper time of year. Why? Because Christ wasn't born in December. He also did not have a jolly old elf or eight tiny reindeer visit him. He also did not have a Christmas tree in his manger. Where do these fine Christian Christmas traditions come from, you ask? Pagans! That's right. Tree loving, polythestic barbarians. In order to convince them that God was the only God around, and that the Catholic Church was a happenin' place, they let them keep their traditions and incorporated them into a Christian holiday right around the winter solstice. Same goes for Easter, it's bunny, and eggs.
Lastly, when the three kings visited Jesus, they brought him gifts. They didn't make a land assault at the local WalMart on November 27th and fight over $10.88 small appliances or talking Elmos. They had the right spirit about it. They wanted to show appreciation for their chosen one, and threw down some incense. It was the thought that counted, right?
The next time you feel your Christianity is being threatened, just remember these things. Also remember that many of you survived being fed to lions for sport, crucified, or numerous other things that could truly be called oppression. And remember these things when you turn your own ill will towards people of other religions or opinions.
Merry Chrismahanukwanzakah to all, and to all an awesome Black Friday deal!
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