tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666444343240740887.post7132722792478887768..comments2023-10-31T06:11:34.928-04:00Comments on A Walk Through the Valley of the Shadow: Merry ChristmasOrneryPesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10251047948220417739noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666444343240740887.post-55808715270705690182008-12-30T07:22:00.000-05:002008-12-30T07:22:00.000-05:00That's the beauty of it, it transcends religion an...That's the beauty of it, it transcends religion and everybody chooses his or her own meaning, which have changed over the millenia and according to taste.<BR/><BR/>For me, Xmas is a celebration of coloured lights, pressies for the kids, a few days off work and alcohol. And cheesy Xmas music.Mark Wadsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07733511175178098449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666444343240740887.post-86941739256417887592008-12-29T22:53:00.000-05:002008-12-29T22:53:00.000-05:00I went through an anti-Christmas phase but have no...I went through an anti-Christmas phase but have now learned to enjoy this period of consumeristic debauchery. And as far the birth story goes, it no longer bothers me -- it's all symbolism. Too many atheists are wired too tight, I'm just an apathetic agnostic and won't freak out if some city puts a nativity scene on their property. It is not a theocratic conspiracy, but rather just one of many traditions that provide richness to our culture.Todd the Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489958677966294672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3666444343240740887.post-53127771415800324862008-12-29T12:40:00.000-05:002008-12-29T12:40:00.000-05:00Oh that's right...it was Newton's birthday! I knew...Oh that's right...it was Newton's birthday! I knew I was exchanging presents for a good reason. Thanks for keeping us informed!The skepTickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03437104069644740816noreply@blogger.com