ewagner
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Wed Dec-03-03 10:33 AM
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A few days ago one of my neighbors put a yardsign out that is being distrubuted by one of the local Evangelical churches. The yard sign says simply []b]Keep Christ In Christmas . I don't have any problems with that. I don't have any problems with my neighbor expressing his views either.
Last night I came home from work about 10PM or so and as I came down the street, I noticed that the sign had been outlined with White Christmas lights and illuminated.
To me, advocating keeping Christ in Christmas is a "back to basics" type of message. Maybe even a minimalist approach to the holiday, but putting christmas lights on it?
Is that over the top?
I dunno....maybe I'm getting crochity in my old age but I think all the outdo-your-neighbor christmas lighting is a symbol of the commercialization of the holiday and adding lights to what is considered to be a religous message......
Am I too critical?
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Wed Dec-03-03 10:34 AM
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1. Yep, you're too critical ;-) |
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the lights make the sign easier to see at night, and bring a little holiday cheer.
I don't think it's necessary to completely wipe out all the commercial aspects of Christmas in order to keep the spiritual message in tact. Do you?
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ewagner
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Wed Dec-03-03 10:49 AM
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but where do you draw the line? (Individually not as a society)
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Wed Dec-03-03 11:01 AM
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11. "Tacky" is like "pornography" |
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Edited on Wed Dec-03-03 11:01 AM by MissMillie
I'm apt to say that I can't define it, but I know it when I see it. ;-)
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Wed Dec-03-03 10:36 AM
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God forbid your neighbor should express themselves on their own property.
Horrors!
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ewagner
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Wed Dec-03-03 10:38 AM
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I don't mind that they did it. I meant it as a social commentary.
I would never think of mentioning it to him because, it is his right to do so.
Sorry if I gave the wrong impression.
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Wed Dec-03-03 10:37 AM
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3. Nope. Not over the top. NIce message, after all. |
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Now, if she starts proclaiming Christmas as the birth of her savior George W. Bush (never know with these evangelicals), then it's over the top.
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Wed Dec-03-03 10:38 AM
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4. We have a guy a few doors down who spells out "Jesus is the Reason |
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for the Season" in red lights with little white chaser lights around it. Tacky, tacky, tacky...IMO
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ewagner
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Wed Dec-03-03 10:39 AM
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I'd say your neighbor wins the tacky contest.
Whew!
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Wed Dec-03-03 11:19 AM
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...live on my street?..lol, There is a guy who has had a sign like that with the same messege up for about 5 years. He doesnt take it down all year.
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Wed Dec-03-03 10:47 AM
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7. One lady in our town has a blue neon light in her window. |
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It says Happy Birthday Jesus. I kinda like it!
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Wed Dec-03-03 10:57 AM
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10. Someone should tell her about Constantine |
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Wed Dec-03-03 10:51 AM
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9. I see your point, but at the same time, I agree that it's a nice message.. |
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it's hard sometimes I think for some folks like your neighbor to see the fine line between taste and tacky...I guess some little lights around it would not be the worst; I think the chaser lights on 'Jesus is the Reason for the Season' is definitely tacky! But I guess to each his/her own...
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Wed Dec-03-03 11:03 AM
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12. what does Christ have to do with Christmas anyway? |
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Santa brings the toys. :D
If they wanted to put spirituality back into Christmas they'd have Jesus come down the chimney and give out presents.
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Wed Dec-03-03 01:08 PM
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14. Remember that scene... |
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Edited on Wed Dec-03-03 01:08 PM by ewagner
from Full Metal Jacket ?
The Marine recruits in their barracks on Christmas day....the Drill Instructor lead them in singing Happy Birthday dear Jesus!
I thought that was strangely profound. (emphasis on the word "Strangely")
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