tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post5734978372241507234..comments2024-03-23T18:13:37.036-03:00Comments on Canadian-Traveler: I Still Call It CHRISTMASPeterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01197108331214049357noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-50308462359364692422016-12-06T19:32:33.787-04:002016-12-06T19:32:33.787-04:00Well said.Well said.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01197108331214049357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-40479332987510679562016-12-06T19:29:02.953-04:002016-12-06T19:29:02.953-04:00Well, here are 2 Ricks to answer: As I stated, I a...Well, here are 2 Ricks to answer: As I stated, I am old-fashioned and the "Last Mohican" and that is fine with me. I will not change my opinion about Christmas and the public mandate of honouring Christmas at public schools and buildings. I still believe that Canada and much of Europe are Christian countries and I do not wish that these countries's culture is vanishing. Who would expect that the culture in countries like f.e.x Iran, Irak, UAE etc.etc. would be vanishing because of immigrants? Nope, it doesn't because they do not allow other beliefs than their own in public. They are conscious about their religion and their beliefs. But we are not allowed the same right? Our constitution does allow to pursue other religions and beliefs, but we are giving in when it comes to public display of Christianity. Pretty soon they might take away the Christmas trees in public places. What about a Rockefeller Plaza without the huge Christmas Tree? I don't think that people would like that. When people immigrate to another country with a different culture they have to adjust to that country, not the hosting country to them. But folks I absolutely respect your opinions, it's just that your boat is sailing into a different direction.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01197108331214049357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-62100168594496872992016-12-06T18:09:44.051-04:002016-12-06T18:09:44.051-04:00I'm afraid I don't agree with you either, ...I'm afraid I don't agree with you either, Peter, on Public Schools re Christian symbols, customs and celebrations and Christmas. If we're going to go all in on one and celebrate then we should be celebrating them all. <br /><br />There are lots of places to celebrate religious holidays other than public schools and buildings.<br /><br />Is this a change from past customs? Yes, of course. But, Canada has changed drastically over the past decades as well and I don't believe special consideration should be given to any one religion.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-40130389815011435922016-12-06T08:25:00.408-04:002016-12-06T08:25:00.408-04:00Everybody can have his or her very own religious o...Everybody can have his or her very own religious or non-religious belief, but we live in a western country, with a culture cemented on Christian values and if that isn’t befitting other groups they stand free to teach their kids themselves or set up their own school. And I have no problem with any other form of celebrations and beliefs IF THOSE STAY CLEAR FROM DICTATING THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS CANNOT EXHIBIT CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS OR FOLLOW CHRISTIAN <br />CUSTOMS AND CELEBRATIONS. <br />Sorry Peter,I disagree with you on this one. Public schools and public buildings need to represent all religions not that I do not like Christmas,I do and love to hear people caroling and decorating it's a wonderful time of year for family and friends to come together,however it is not or should not be incumbent of me to have to participate.I respect your view and hope you understand mine.....Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!<br />Yankeeflyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07460837378837919603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-67475078594930141862016-12-05T23:41:55.086-04:002016-12-05T23:41:55.086-04:00A mild irritation during Christmas season is all t...A mild irritation during Christmas season is all the "Happy Holidays" PC. Columbus day is a holiday, Presidents day is a Holiday, and so on. <br />I realize that most religions have similar holidays this time of year. Christmas feels warm and fuzzy to me, there are songs, family, lights and just good generous feelings all around. Peace on earth, goodwill to men. <br />Whenever someone says Happy Holidays to me it feels like a lukewarm meaningless gesture.<br />I say Merry Christmas to my Jewish brother-in-law, he says Happy Hanukkah! Now that feels good, tell me what you are celebrating, don't make it with this pathetic Happy Holidays.<br />By the way, I'm a Atheist, but I still want everyone, including me, to feel good about their holiday.Dave Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00072244241269954724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3567813748978904720.post-30980228839689727442016-12-05T23:03:20.204-04:002016-12-05T23:03:20.204-04:00I agree! And I've never seen a lobster pot Ch...I agree! And I've never seen a lobster pot Christmas tree!The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.com