[CS-FSLUG] Just thinking...

[David Kemsley]

Don Parris wrote:

>On Sun, 7 Nov 2004 14:25:20 -0500, Fred Miller <fmiller at lightlink.com> wrote:
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>>On Saturday November 6 2004 11:09 pm, Christopher Rose wrote:
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>>>I have been just thinking about this season that we are entering into. Some
>>>of you know that we are in the season of Pentecost and will full soon be in
>>>the season of Advent. I found myself thinking about this while at a thrift
>>>shop this evening. What got me to thinking about this was the fact that all
>>>the christmas merchandise was already out in the aisles. I have to wonder
>>>if perhaps we are starting to lose the true sense and meaning of this
>>>season called Advent (or christmas)? As a father of a little boy I find
>>>myself thinking about these things, especially when Big Idea has to put out
>>>a video like "The Toy That Saved Christmas" (a very well made and
>>>thoughtful video, but it cuts me to the heart to think that the holiday has
>>>become that commercial).
>>>
>>>Anyone have any thoughts?
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>>'Been like this for a long time. I usually get so I won't watch T.V. at all
>>simply because I can't stand to watch another stinkin Christmas commercial!!
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>>Fred
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>Fred,
>I know we're kindred spirits, but sheesh!  This is getting scary! 
>Just yesterday I heard "O Holy Night" (I think it was), and muttered
>to my wife about already having to listen to Christmas music.  Don't
>get me wrong - I love it - in its season.
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>I have sought for seven years to eliminate some of the pagan elements
>of Christmas, but have yet to convince my wife to share in my
>adventure in this way.  I don't mind the lights, but I seek to replace
>the Christmas tree with the manger scene.  
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I like the idea!
Or maybe even a Crucifix. I know it's not the season but it's why he 
came. Anything to put the focus back on Christ.

I wonder what kind of reaction I'll get in my house..

David

>I have received mixed
>reactions to my proposal to place the presents under the manger scene
>(sitting on a table), thus denoting that Christ is the ultimate gift,
>all others being subordinate.
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>I would like to place lights around (and find a way to place a lit
>star above) the manger scene.  My idea has been called blasphemous,
>though critics never elaborate as to why they think this way.  For me,
>and this is deeply personal, it is highly symbolic of God's mercy on
>us, on His act of restoration.  If we consider what is really
>important in our daily lives, it is the relationships we have with our
>Creator and those around us.  I cannot think of a better way to
>symbolize the act of restoration.
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>Peace,
>Don
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