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From: "Arild Kompelien" <>
Subject: Re: Christmas, the meaning
Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 12:36:24 +0100
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Subject: Christmas, the meaning


>
> Christmas is a holiday that has profound meanings to most of us. Not
all of
> us are Christians but that doesn't stop us from putting up the tree,
hanging
> the lights, baking the cookies, and sending the gifts to those we
love. For
> me it is the music and remembering those who have departed this
life. I don't
> think any of us need to be critical of the meaning others place in
Christmas
> and its rituals.
>
> So, Happy Holidays to one and all!
>
> Judy Drake

I find this interesting. It seems someone got offended when I reminded
us of that Yule goes gack to old traditions older than christianity in
Norway. That is not to be critical - that is a fact.
What I find interesting is that here in Norway you will find those who
are critical to the Christmas celebration among the Christians
themselves. Many Christians dislike that shops start their Christmas
exhibitions in October/November, and they dislike the "heathen" part
of Christmas that makes it a happening of shopping, gifts and food
where the meaning of Jesus disappears.

hilsen
Arild Kompelien

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