Go ahead say Merry Christmas

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   Quilligrapherposted 15 years ago

   Christmas is my favorite time of the year. In spite of the excessive commercialism, the message of a new beginning suggested by the story of Jesus is one that lifts my spirits.  It is story about a journey from the most humble of beginnings to the most exalted heights of glory with some brutal times and an execution along the way.  My reaction to the message of Christmas is real to me and I don’t need to be convinced that the events did, or did not, actually happen.  The story of Christmas is uplifting to me whether it began on December 25th or not at all.
   
   Christmas makes me joyful.  A time I rediscover that giving and sharing produce their own rewards.  A season in which I wish everyone enjoyed the best that life has to offer.  Although I have these feelings all year long, they seem stronger at Christmas.   So when I say “MERRY CHRISTMAS”, it is not an invitation to endorse any biblical assertions or to join me at a religious service.  Rather, it is just an expression of my hope that you feel and share the bliss, the childlike excitement, and the same joy that I feel during this wonderful season. 
   
   As for a Christmas song, I like “Tell Me Why” by Declan Galbriath.  It is not usually associated with Christmas but maybe it should be:
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYa_E8ucfUk
   
   Merry Christmas to one and all.
   
   Q.

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      Valerie Fposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Agreed completely! And that's precisely why I'm not offended when people wish me a Happy Whatever Holiday I Don't Happen to Observe. Of course it's more than just good wishes. It's a way of saying, "I feel especially happy because this day is very special to me, and you mean enough to me that I wish you this kind of happiness."

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         Quilligrapherposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         VOILA! Great minds really do think alike.
         Q

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            wyanjenposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Enjoy the holiday.
            
            To me, Christmas is for the little ones most importantly, so here is a flashback from my own childhood:
            Snoopy's Christmas:
            
            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlf---13Q0g

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               Quilligrapherposted 15 years agoin reply to this

               And a very merry Christmas to you, Jen!
               Q

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               Quilligrapherposted 15 years agoin reply to this

               And a very merry Christmas to you, Jen!
               Q

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                  wyanjenposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  Why thank you, my respected friend.
                  I hate that folks these days qualify their holiday greetings.
                  But it is good to be talking about it just the same.
                  
                  In post after post, I read folks explaining that they are not trying to offend, and others explaining that they are not being offended.
                  Can we call the game over already?
                  
                  We're all kind minded people. An expression of happiness is not an attack weapon.
                  We all know this.
                  Let those who decide for themselves to be offended by a greeting and salutation deal with their own self-inflicted misery.
                  
                  The rest of us will go about enjoying the season and sharing the happiness, yes?
                  When you wish this atheist Merry Christmas, you get a double dose. 1) your kind wishing and 2) your kind wishing being sent back at you.
                  All this best to you
                  
                  Jen

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   Oldskool903posted 15 years ago

   MERRYYYYYYYYYYY CHRSTMASSSSSSSSSS

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   Beth100posted 15 years ago

   Wishing  you and your families a wonderful Christmas that is filled with love, warm memories, peace and good will.  Merry Christmas everyone!

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   Naomi R. Coxposted 15 years ago

   From my home to your home, I send warm wishes for the holiday season. ((( Merry Christmas Everyone. )))
   
   
   
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82MMqpENr_U

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   fishtiger58posted 15 years ago

   Merry Christmas to all you good people.

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   alexandriaruthkposted 15 years ago

   Mery Xmas, (maligayang pasko in Filipino)

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   emievilposted 15 years ago

   Merry merry Christmas

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   Richard Craigposted 15 years ago

   Merry christmas everyone, hope Santa gets you what you want.

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   wrenfrost56posted 15 years ago

   Merry Christmas, fellow hubbers!

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    Denno66posted 15 years ago

    Merry Christmas all!

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    zmansfamposted 15 years ago

    Here is a great way to say Merry Christmas
    
    Vote Havoc
    http://radiobase1.clearchannel.com/fron … filterby=H
    
    Check out my hub for more info
    Pass this on please, they are very deserving!

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       Make Moneyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       That's pretty good zmansfam, a Santa Baby contest.
       
       "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" by Engelbert Humperdinck.

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    K Partinposted 15 years ago

    I said it once, I'll say it again. Merry Christmas to all!!

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    ralwusposted 15 years ago

    LOL wsp, you still at it huh? I need to go check out yer latest my friend. Maybe open another account and start over?

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       wsp2469posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Nah.  I never cared that my score would hit 89 and then drop lower into the 80s and go back and forth.  that was fine.  It was honest . . . or as honest as it can get when everything NOT related to writing counts here anyway. . . it just annoys me that all the flagging dropped me down below 75 where they "disconnect" you or whatever.
       What the hell?  When I wrote for newspapers I was never penalized because my editor or a customer disagreed with my content. . .and newspapers are ALL about the advertising; trust me.
       Oh well, whatever, I'll work my way back up sooner or later.

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    Make Moneyposted 15 years ago

    "Mary's Boy Child" by Jim Reeves

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       Uninvited Writerposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Good choice. My parents were such Jim Reeves fans. Unfortunately, the video has been removed.

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          Make Moneyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Darn, try this one UW.
          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsBlkGoFdgQ
          
          Also here's a hub about the history of the Christmas carol The Twelve Days of Christmas with it sung by Ray Conniff.
          http://hubpages.com/hub/Twelve-Days-of-Christmas

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          shazwellynposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          Thank God for small mercies!!! lol

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    LEWJposted 15 years ago

    ALTHOUGH IT'S BEEN SAID MANY TIMES, MANY WAYS----MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY.
    AND HAPPY 2010 TO YOU!
    
    RECOMMENDED CHRISTMAS SONG FROM ITUNES:  CAROL OF THE BELLS, BY THE BIRD AND THE BEE.
    
    
                 

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       Make Moneyposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah good choice LEWJ.
       
       "Carol Of The Bells" by The Bird And The Bee

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    PutnamMagazineWVposted 15 years ago

    Merry Christmas to everyone!

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    Mishaposted 15 years ago

    We always had Father Frost, that came on New Year eve. He still comes
    
    Now they celebrate Xmas, too, but using the old orthodox calendar, so it is January 7th in Russia.

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    create a pageposted 15 years ago

    This is a great idea Make Money.  O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas Carol, so I am glad you chose this as the first Carol.  I used to love listening to and singing Christmas Carols and spending time with family and friends.  Those times were my favorite as a child. 
    
    I would like to wish all hubbers, readers and the hubpages team a Merry Christmas and a blessed and prosperous New Year!!!

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    topshelfposted 15 years ago

    Merry Christmas to everyone. Hope ya enjoy it

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    Beth100posted 15 years ago

    As the day draws closer, I would like to wish all my fellow friends and hubbers a very merry Christmas celebrated with loved ones. May the New Year bring you peace, health and happiness.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

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    baconmidgetposted 15 years ago

    MERRY CHRISTMAS

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    elayne001posted 15 years ago

    Mele Kalikimaka from Hawaii
    
    Kilisimasi Fiefia from Tonga

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    Karina S.posted 15 years ago

    Merry Christmas!
    Happy New Year!

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    ngurecoposted 15 years ago

    Thank you everyone for wishing me a merry christmas. Merry christmas to you too

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    shazwellynposted 15 years ago

    No won't do it... Don't want to promote alcholism!! hehehe

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    Lita C. Malicdemposted 15 years ago

    Merry Christmas to you all! ( Maligayang Pasko po sa Inyong Lahat )- Filipino po tayo.

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    Make Moneyposted 15 years ago

    Well that's pretty cool, in this little thread we have Merry Christmas wishes in five different languages besides English (sorry if I missed any).
    
    Maligayang Pasko (Maligayang Pasko po sa Inyong Lahat) in Filipino
    
    shèngdàn kuàilè xīnnián kuàilè in Mandarin (Chinese)
    
    Feliz Navidad in Spanish
    
    Mele Kalikimaka from Hawaii
    
    Kilisimasi Fiefia from Tonga
    
    
    "Mary Did You Know" sung by Clay Aiken

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    Smooth as Silkposted 15 years ago

    Merry Christmas to all!  (If you're offended by me saying Christmas you can kiss my ass!)

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       bloodnlatexposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Well said!

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    jessicabposted 15 years ago

    I am wishing everyone a merry christmas and I hope that everyone be productive on their hubs.

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    keira7posted 15 years ago

    Merry Christmas everyone:) Joyeux Noel mes amis A lot of Blessing to all of you.

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    lyricsingrayposted 15 years ago

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    Ladybird33posted 15 years ago

    To all my good people, Merry Christmas and I wish you the best Holiday Season ever!!!

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    bumbusposted 15 years ago

    merry christmas everyone

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    vilma pankyposted 15 years ago

    I think we who celebrate Christmas should be proud of our religion and not ashamed and hide it, everyone else is allowed to call their festivities by their name,why shouldn´t we? And above religion and everything when you say it, you wish the best of happiness to everyone, so Merry Christmas to everyone!

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    DaniellaWoodposted 15 years ago

    Merry Christmas one and all!! Ho Ho Ho...

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    Jai Warrenposted 15 years ago

    Merry Christmas to All! May the holiday season bring peace and happiness to everyone.

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    Make Moneyposted 15 years ago

    At this time I thing we can all relate to this song by Amy Grant.
    
    I Need a Silent Night
    
    Have a Merry Christmas everyone.

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