When did “Happy Holidays” become an anti-Christian sentiment? Aren’t all of the holidays from God? Growing up “Happy Holidays” was the shortened version of “Merry Christmas” and “Happy New Year”! Certainly not like the “x” that takes Christ out of Christmas (most people lack the knowledge that can also be a tilted cross, therefore Christ is still there). Why do Christians mandate that everyone and all stores greet with “Merry Christmas” instead of “Happy Holidays”? What message are we sending when we get fighting mad over a simple phrase. Doesn’t actions speak greater than words? Wouldn’t an expression of “Happy Holidays” full of love show more of God’s love than a “Merry Christmas” said out of spite or to “prove a point! God is love. God is here. We are made in God’s image to love. Are we being loving when we get hung up on phrases instead of what the phrases mean? So the next time someone says “Happy Holidays” to you, can you try to remember the gift given to us that special night and the blessing of a new year.
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Veteran’s Day
The Cub Scouts had the honor of paying tribute to our veterans last night. They went to the Harrison Retirement Community in Speedway. Curtis was able to present our nation’s colors. I was so proud of him. Looking at this picture now brings tears to my eyes. He was so careful with the flag, being sure that our flag did not touch the ground. Throughout the ceremony he sat quietly and respectfully. Although not a perfectly orchestrated event, a very moving event. There is great joy in seeing our boys brought up in the tradition of respecting our nation and its symbols.
Uncle Brian
Every now and then Curtis will give me a sheepish grin, usually when he is trying to con me or get out of something. When he flashes me this grin I see the grin my brother used to give my mom. In most ways Curtis is just like me with a little Jeremy thrown in. This smile however is completely my brother (inherited from my Dad).
Halloween
We went to the Harvest Party at Speedway Baptist this year. This has been an annual tradition before Curtis was even born. This year I didn’t help at all, I was just a mom. It was a wonderful experience. This was the best Harvest Party ever! Miss Julie totally transformed the Family Life Center into a pumpkin haven. Not only did the decorations look wonderful, the workers were all dressed in costumes! Curtis had a blast, playing some games more than once. After the Harvest Party we drove to Brownsburg to visit the Rosenberger family. A wonderful Halloween full of treasured memories.
My organized life 