Merry Christmas

[Kurt Wall]

On Sun, Dec 25, 2005 at 11:01:15AM -0500, David A. Bandel took 30 lines to write:
> |Those who don't recognize or celebrate the holiday will pardon me,
> |I trust, for I intend no disrespect. It is, after all, a Christian
> |holiday...
> 
> Xmas, descended from Saturnalia, a decidedly Pagan holiday coopted by
> Christians.  I continue to celebrate Saturnalia and raise a virtual
> eggnog (w/ lots of Rum) to all during this holiday season.

I knew someone would point this out. Don't forget the elements of the
Yuletide that were adapted. And, while we're at it, medieval European
Christianity celebrated until Candlemas, a/k/a the pagan feast of
Imbolc, which is ordinarily February 2.

But, point taken.

Kurt
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