Wanderings in the Pasture of Life

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

'Twas the month before Christmas
When all through our land
Not a Christian was praying
Nor taking a stand.

See the PC Police had taken away,
The reason for Christmas..why no one could say.
The children were told by their schools not to sing
Of Christ, shepherds, Wise Men, angels, or such things.

It might hurt people's feelings, teachers were asked to say,
"December 25th is just another 'holiday'."
Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit
Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!

CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod
Something was changing, something quite odd!
Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa
In hopes to sell books by Franken &Fonda.

As Targets were hanging their trees upside down
At Lowe's the word Christmas was no where to be found.
At K-Mart and Staples and Penney's and Sears,
You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.

"Inclusive, sensitive, di-ver-si-ty"
Are words that were used to intimidate me.
Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen
On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton!

At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter
To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.
And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith
Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace .

The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded
The reason for the season, stopped before it started.

So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree,"
Sipping your Starbucks, please listen to me.
Choose your words carefully, choose what you say:
Do shout "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" not "Happy Holiday!"

2006-11-30 13:48:03 GMT

Comments (2 total)

Author:goatpod

Good post, hope you have a good afternoon and God bless you and your family Brenda!

2006-11-30 21:05:11 GMT

Author:kagillette

While I certainly wish you a very Merry Christmas, Brenda, respecting your beliefs, and while I also share your sentiments regarding the overcommercializaton of the holiday, I must offer a counterpoint to at least some of the message behind the clever rhyme. Some would argue that if you don't want the teachings of Muhammad or Krishna or Buddha inflicted on you or your children, you must in turn not force Jesus on them. To that end, the firewall between church and state must be strengthened so that followers of all faiths can practice their beliefs without persecution.

2006-11-30 23:24:46 GMT

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		MERRY CHRISTMAS! 'Twas the month before Christmas When all through our land Not a Christian was praying Nor taking a stand. See the PC Police had taken away, The reason for Christmas..why no one could say. The children were told by their schools not to sing Of Christ, shepherds, Wise Men, angels, or such things. It might hurt people's feelings, teachers were asked to say, "December 25th is just another 'holiday'." Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it! CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod Something was changing, something quite odd! Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa In hopes to sell books by Franken &Fonda. As Targets were hanging their trees upside down At Lowe's the word Christmas was no where to be found. At K-Mart and Staples and Penney's and Sears, You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears. "Inclusive, sensitive, di-ver-si-ty" Are words that were used to intimidate me. Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton! At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter. And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace . The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded The reason for the season, stopped before it started. So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree," Sipping your Starbucks, please listen to me. Choose your words carefully, choose what you say: Do shout "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" not "Happy Holiday!" 2006-11-30 13:48:03 GMT Comments (2 total) Author:goatpod Good post, hope you have a good afternoon and God bless you and your family Brenda! 2006-11-30 21:05:11 GMT Author:kagillette While I certainly wish you a very Merry Christmas, Brenda, respecting your beliefs, and while I also share your sentiments regarding the overcommercializaton of the holiday, I must offer a counterpoint to at least some of the message behind the clever rhyme. Some would argue that if you don't want the teachings of Muhammad or Krishna or Buddha inflicted on you or your children, you must in turn not force Jesus on them. To that end, the firewall between church and state must be strengthened so that followers of all faiths can practice their beliefs without persecution. 2006-11-30 23:24:46 GMT Site Home