It has been a while since I've taken a stab at blogging. Here goes.


All morning I've read the argument about saying Merry Christmas not only from the PC mind control freaks but also from those I recognize as presenting themselves as Christians.  It isn't Christ's birthday, they say, Santa is pagan, trees and gift giving have nothing to do with Christ's birth and so on. It's a wonder anyone has the guts to say Merry Christmas anymore for the fact they are likely to be attacked by any side.


In an hour I am going to gather myself and a hand full of gifts up to head over to a family Christmas get together. Yeah I know it isn't Christ's birthday, I know the tree I will put the gifts under has nothing to do with it and I know the kids excited about Santa having come are living a lie. So what do I do? Do I walk in and shout Bah Humbug or Merry Christmas?


I'm not by any means what I would call a "Good Christian" but then I ask, are any of us? Didn't Jesus say let him who is without sin cast the first stone? I can't quote much scripture but even I remember that one.


After spending several hours so far considering the arguments, I decided I will walk in with a big smile and wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Go ahead and shoot me for it. I don't care. These are the people I love and there aren't many in this world. If there is harm in sharing gifts and happy wishes on December 25th where family tradition and good will rules the day, I can't see it.


I recall what my father told me when I was finally barely old enough not to believe in Santa and asked how the culture stuff got mixed in with the spiritual. My father was one of the better Christians I have known. He said, "Son, if we were going to pick a day to share love and the feeling of wonder and excitement, what better day could we pick than the one we also picked to especially be grateful for the ultimate gift to mankind?"


I couldn't think of an answer then or now.


I will be saying Merry Christmas to the people who love me in spite of my warts and scars and I'm saying it to you who ever is reading. If that offends you, that's in your head, not in mine. If you want to gloat and look down on me for it because you see your choice of bah humbug as being the superior position then so be it. I won't be faking a smile when I say it and hug the people I care about. When the head of the house asks us to pray at dinner with him, and when he mentions the gift of Christ it won't feel out of place. If Christ doesn't appreciate the love around the table, then he isn't the Christ I grew up believing in.

Robert Kenard
Be brave, say Merry Christmas. ha
  • December 25, 2015
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Carl Spencer
I was and I did! It was appreciated.
  • December 26, 2015
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Marge Pauls
MERRY CHRISTMAS, Carl! I hope yours was glorious!
  • December 25, 2015
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Carl Spencer
Thank you Marge, it was very nice. I got to see some cousins I haven't seen in over 15 years. I hope yours went well too.
  • December 26, 2015
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Marge Pauls
  • December 30, 2015
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Randall Covey, Russian Hacker
We all live within the limits of our knowledge. I still find myself wishing those around me a Merry X-mas, out of years of programming if for no other reason.
  • December 26, 2015
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Carl Spencer
I can't see the point of spoiling someone I care about's happiness. That's about it for me. If someone wishes me Merry Christmas I wish them one back. If someone wishes me happy holidays, I wish them the same back. There are much bigger issues to worry about in this world right now as far as I am co...
  • December 26, 2015
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Angelina
I had a Merry Christmas and I hope you did too
  • December 27, 2015
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Carl Spencer
thank you, yes I did
  • December 30, 2015
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Lucas Delgado
I wish everyone Feliz Navidad because I have few if any of the pc crowd in my life.
  • December 28, 2015
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Sister Sarah
I have too many by way of relatives or their spouses. When they show up to stuff their faces and get presents on Christmas none of them dare spout off their PC rhetoric around here. I can see it in their eyes, they know they are hypocrites.
  • December 28, 2015
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Wanda Hope Carter
I have heard so much about your family dinners over the years I feel like I've been there. lol You must do a great job with them because in spite of the reports of a variety of political positions - they always come back for more. That and I KNOW you are a good cook. I still remember a certain picni...
  • December 30, 2015
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Carl Spencer
I try to avoid them myself
  • December 30, 2015
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Wanda Hope Carter
I read this and forgot to comment - sorry Carl, --- Good call I think - Merry Christmas. I like the holiday too and even with it's bells and whistles that don't fit in with the intended purpose. I've known about the origins of the traditions for decades, ditto for the fact it isn't known to be the a...
  • December 30, 2015
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Carl Spencer
thank you. it seems like a long time ago that i was the editor of my highschool bi weekly. once i get going i do alright, it's getting going that is the hard part. I don't want to take the time. I'll see what I can come up with.
  • December 30, 2015
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Wanda Hope Carter
Oh yes please do! You obviously have a talent and are holding out on us! lol
  • January 8, 2016
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Janice  Vicks
Not one person seemed to mind me wishing them a Merry Christmas. It makes people smile.
  • December 30, 2015
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Walter D.
I hate to be the boat rocker but I was and forever will be in the bah humbug group. It's a bunch of nonsense I tolerate but don't expect me to be happy about it.
  • January 1, 2016
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Marge Pauls
Do I hear the clanking of chains? lol!
  • January 1, 2016
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Carl Spencer
lol to each his own.
  • January 7, 2016
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