December 23, 2008 by Lynn
Most Americans Say ‘Merry Christmas’
MEDIA ADVISORY, Dec. 22 /Christian Newswire/ — A Fox News poll reveals most Americans say “Merry Christmas.” The poll taken December 9-10 shows 77% of Americans prefer “Merry Christmas” as opposed to saying something with less meaning… [continued]
Okay, you’re up-to-date now. Back to your merry-making.
As an atheist – and former Christian homeschooling parent – I blog (mostly) about the social-political aspects of religious fundamentalism, especially as it impacts the education and socialization of children.
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It’s kind of funny that Happy HOLY-days is somehow considered a meaningless and unchristian thing to say. Didn’t the term come from the fact that the Catholic church used to forbid people from working on holy days of obligation so they could have time to reflect?
I hope you enjoyed the solstice!
Hi Rolfe,
re: Happy HOLY-days and holy days of obligation
Hey, I never knew that. I just mentioned it to my (ex-Catholic) husband and he said that the “forbidding people to work” part doesn’t sound like the Catholic Church he knew growing up :) Of course, he’s already upstairs working, so that work ethic training served him well; in stark contrast, I (deprived of good religious training) am downstairs, goofing off, blogging :)
Thanks for solstice wishes. I never did decide which holiday to celebrate this year. (More evidence of my lack of resolve and self-discipline!)
Have a wonderful Christmas :)