Author Topic: Now that Thanksgiving is past has anyone decorated for Christmas? (Read 11304 times)

Man of Steel · « **on:** November 30, 2015, 09:08:07 AM »

We spent a good part of the weekend making the house look bee-you-tea-full!!

I enjoy Christmas decorations and music and we usually get stuff up early/mid November.....we are behind this year.

To those that dislike our approach we adhere to a single creed which goes like this.......meh.

10pints · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2015, 09:10:32 AM »

Cue 10 pages of religious / metaphysical debate....

Man of Steel · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2015, 09:11:59 AM »

Quote from: 10pints on November 30, 2015, 09:10:32 AM

Cue 10 pages of religious / metaphysical debate....

LOL, hope not!

Nails · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2015, 09:13:23 AM »

Man of Steel · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2015, 09:19:08 AM »

Anybody put a tree, wreath, lights, inflatables?

njflex · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2015, 09:21:11 AM »

Quote from: Man of Steel on November 30, 2015, 09:19:08 AM

Anybody put a tree, wreath, lights, inflatables?

REAL TREE EVERY YEAR,ASSORTED LIGHTED CHARACTERS,LIGHTS IN BUSHES..INSIDE USUAL ,,STOCKINGS FOR 5..

Henda · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2015, 09:21:20 AM »

Wor lass put them up a few weeks ago, couldn't be bothered to help so she struggled with the ceiling ones and for about a week they'd randomly fall but she seems to have it in order now

King Shizzo · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2015, 09:43:20 AM »

MOS, as a devout Christian, do you feel that religious holidays such as Easter and Christmas, have largely lost its way from its intended purpose?

I doubt that the church would have envisioned, bunnies, eggs, Santa, elves, reindeer, snowmen etc......would have essentially overshadowed the most important events in Christ's life.

What are your thoughts about the evolution of two of the most sacred Christian holidays?

Are you disappointed that children identify with the Easter Bunny and Santa more than Christ?

liberty · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2015, 09:45:45 AM »

I got the type of neighbors who start decorating for Christmas the day after Labor Day

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2015, 09:48:28 AM »

I put up a metal pole. Next week I'll have family over so we can air out our grievances

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 30, 2015, 09:48:48 AM »

Went out FRI AM, got the tree. Wife and daughters spent most of FRI decorating it and the house.
I watched the afternoon Bruins/Rangers game and drank some beer.

So I guess I helped. (Drove truck, picked up tree, carried it in, placed in stand).. DONE...

ritch · « **Reply #11 on:** November 30, 2015, 09:50:21 AM »

"Decorating" is for gays.

TheShape. · « **Reply #12 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:04:01 AM »

It still feels too soon, every year it comes too early.

Man of Steel · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:07:48 AM »

Quote from: Shizzo on November 30, 2015, 09:43:20 AM

MOS, as a devout Christian, do you feel that religious holidays such as Easter and Christmas, have largely lost its way from its intended purpose?

I doubt that the church would have envisioned, bunnies, eggs, Santa, elves, reindeer, snowmen etc......would have essentially overshadowed the most important events in Christ's life.

What are your thoughts about the evolution of two of the most sacred Christian holidays?

Are you disappointed that children identify with the Easter Bunny and Santa more than Christ?

Nah, we put Christ first in our home and encourage others to do the same.

Santas and bunnies and all that is for small children and we have no problem because we don't worship that stuff....again, it's God first in our home.

Our home is decorated year round with items that celebrate Christ and scripture. During the holidays we have some Santa, elves, snowmen and lights for the kiddos for some fun.

The world gonna world my friend and we can't stop it. So we live out our faith year round and not once or twice a year.

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:12:17 AM »

Quote from: ritch on November 30, 2015, 09:50:21 AM

"Decorating" is for gays.

LOL

Man of Steel · « **Reply #15 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:12:21 AM »

Quote from: ritch on November 30, 2015, 09:50:21 AM

"Decorating" is for gays.

Decorating for Christmas IS NOT GAY.

pissant · « **Reply #16 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:16:45 AM »

i feel so sad for the soccer dads whos bitchy wife makes them go put lights up. Fuck that shit. Im inside smoking weed getting rdy for the gym after banging some bitch while youre wife is masterbating to me and you hang lights up.

HOE

ritch · « **Reply #17 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:19:02 AM »

Quote from: pissant on November 30, 2015, 10:16:45 AM

i feel so sad for the soccer dads whos bitchy wife makes them go put lights up. Fuck that shit. Im inside smoking weed getting rdy for the gym after banging some bitch while youre wife is masterbating to me and you hang lights up.

HOE

LOL!
Sounds a lot like my daily routine, lol...

Man of Steel · « **Reply #18 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:21:33 AM »

Quote from: pissant on November 30, 2015, 10:16:45 AM

i feel so sad for the soccer dads whos bitchy wife makes them go put lights up. Fuck that shit. Im inside smoking weed getting rdy for the gym after banging some bitch while youre wife is masterbating to me and you hang lights up.

HOE

Merry Christmas??

SF1900 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:26:54 AM »

I don't get all the religious people bitching and moaning about stores taken down Christmas trees, snowflakes, or green and red decorations.

No where in the bible is Christmas associated with any of these symbols. Yet, people bitch and moan that a snowflake was removed from a starbucks coffee cup. Please show me in the bible where they talk about snowflakes and Christmas. Seems like religious people like to take a naturally occurring thing that is found in nature (snowflake/snow), believe they have a monopoly on it by associating it with Christmas, and try to convince themselves that snow/snowflakes is "theirs." Very strange.

Grape Ape · « **Reply #20 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:29:31 AM »

Quote from: SF1900 on November 30, 2015, 10:26:54 AM

I don't get all the religious people bitching and moaning about stores taken down Christmas trees, snowflakes, or green and red decorations.

For me, the argument is not about religion, but stores caving into the whiners and trying not to offend people.

If people cannot handle seeing a Christmas tree without it ruining their day, they need their head corrected.

King Shizzo · « **Reply #21 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:38:09 AM »

Quote from: Grape Ape on November 30, 2015, 10:29:31 AM

For me, the argument is not about religion, but stores caving into the whiners and trying not to offend people.

If people cannot handle seeing a Christmas tree without it ruining their day, they need their head corrected.

Which is why MOS's answer was a very reasonable one.

He definitely isnt a fanatic. I am not religious, but I can respect his beliefs and values. He is a good ambassador of the Christian faith.

cart@@n · « **Reply #22 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:40:30 AM »

You can't,
It's xenofobic, racist and might offend the muslin conquerors.

SF1900 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:51:09 AM »

Quote from: Grape Ape on November 30, 2015, 10:29:31 AM

For me, the argument is not about religion, but stores caving into the whiners and trying not to offend people.

If people cannot handle seeing a Christmas tree without it ruining their day, they need their head corrected.

Private organizations can do whatever they want (as you know). If people don't like it, don't furnish their business. Its a companies right to remove a snowflake, just like its your right not to buy their coffee.

Not to mention that Starbucks CONTINUED to sell Christmas Items in their store! lol

You know, like this item with a snowman on it

Or these gift card with the words "MERRY CHRISTMAS" and tree on it.

And Christmas ornaments to hang on your CHRISTMAS TREE

Nails · « **Reply #24 on:** November 30, 2015, 10:53:49 AM »