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To: Rambi who wrote (67825)	12/21/1999 3:09:00 PM
From: Neocon	Respond to of 108807

I made no admission, since I was not a participant in such superfluity. I gave a reading that seemed reasonable to me, but apparently was mistaken.......

To: Rambi who wrote (67825)	12/21/1999 3:12:00 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

I should say, by the way, that I was trying to head off a long discussion of such things, such as has ensued, and seem to have shot myself in the proverbial foot. Sorry to all for miscalculating......

To: Rambi who wrote (67825)	12/21/1999 3:18:00 PM
From: Bill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

I already told you why he took that viewpoint. Now then, shall we start referring to X the Unknown as Christ?

To: Rambi who wrote (67825)	12/21/1999 4:49:00 PM
From: Edwarda	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Good afternoon, dear lady. A couple of observations: Re the inveighing of some clerics at the use of Xmas: It has to do with merchants' use of it commercially. They think it is "taking the Christ out of Christmas" and turning it into wholly commercial occasion. Personally, I think that they are being silly, that the focus and awareness of the personal giving aspects of Christmas are alive in many people--even those who are not religious and those of other faiths. I used to celebrate Chanukah with a neighbor who celebrated Christmas with me. She helped me select a tree and drag the monster home and decorate it; I gave her the menorah she treasures. We did not have the same religious beliefs, but we shared a respect and a cherishing of family traditions and meaning for both of us. I have friends who are Moslem, from Pakistan, who cherish the personal warmth of Thanksgiving and Christmas, regardless of the origins. One does not have to believe in the divinity of Christ to feel joy at any reminder to give thanks for the happinesses we have and to be kind and thoughtful of one another. Some of the holiday greetings did appear sarcastic and/or ironic. Some were not.