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    #16
    thanks Mike!

    I was wondering why the reply had changed.

    I've given up on how to do things here anymore. brain is like a sieve afterall.

    Chris,we seem to be a nation of stupids. a few years ago you could not find a card that said Merry Christmas. maybe Hallmark didn't make enough money that way?now even the talking heads on TV are back to saying Merry Christmas.and even BT got flack for putting it on the new border.suddenly everyone is offended by something it seems.

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      #17
      Houghchrst, I don't think its about leaving Christ out, its about being all inclusive during the period of the year where there are many holidays, Thanksgiving which of course has passed but Christmas and New Years. For many Christians, the very biggest holiday is actually Easter. Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Pancha Ganapati . . . I am sure there are others. I was certainly not offended by "Merry Christmas" but like to be as all inclusive as possible in the days leading up to New Years.

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        #18
        Thank you, TrimTab. In the ten years I've been on this board it has been a place welcoming people from all over the world, people of all beliefs. I hope it will stay that way.

        Speaking of "holidays" generally, instead of "Christmas," is a little more welcoming to everyone here, it seems to me.
        Last edited by agate; 12-08-2011, 10:18 AM.
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          #19
          Well, I like "Merry Christmas" better, but I am aware there are other "holidays" that many may prefer.

          If my memory is not totally gone it seems to me we always had " Hanukkah" and the *menorah and of course the *tackytie contest.

          BUT, we still had "Merry Christmas"!



          ps: speaking of Thanksgiving Day, I can think of a host of reasons why it may insult people.
          Last edited by Jo6; 12-08-2011, 12:16 PM.
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            #20
            With BT having members from all around the world with numerous religious beliefs, the change was made to include all holidays for the month of December.
            Last edited by Mike Weins; 12-13-2011, 07:46 AM. Reason: added "include" into the reply
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              #21
              Mike, you do a good job of trying to do what is best for everybody.

              I am sure everybody thinks Their religious holiday is THE only one, but I think those thoughts are universal. So, no matter how we feel about our own beliefs we can at least respect other peoples feelings about their beliefs.

              Thats just my opinion.

              You are doing a great JOB, Mike. Thank you for caring!! Jo
              Did you ever know that you're my hero and every thing I would like to be I can fly higher than an eagle
              'cause you are the wind beneath my wings

              for my brother Ben

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