Why does Christmas have to be so comericialized? We all should Celebrate Jesus's birthday with a dinner. Not just presents. We have a dinner to celebrate.
Title: Christmas.Christmas is so comercialized that everyone has forgot the true meaning . We have a dinner to celebrate Jesus'
I love your point dianna, I agree that Christmas should be about Jesus Christ. We are so mixed with the world, that we forget the true meaning of Christmas. It's all about ';gimme gimme gimme';, and we get mad when we don't get what we want. Christmas isn't about lying to our kids about Santa Clause...it's about what Christ did for us on the cross.
In Love,
MichaelChristmas is so comercialized that everyone has forgot the true meaning . We have a dinner to celebrate Jesus'
Perhaps this question would be better posted under ';Christmas.';
that would be so cool cuz everyone gets caught up in Santa ,gifts,south pool,elf's,rain deer and lots of stuff that dont mean christmas.
i wonder the same thing
I haven't forgotten the meaning. Please don't generalize.
And the reason you posted this in the Passover section is......?
thjis hasd nothing to do with passover
I agree totally with you: The entire reason for remembering Christmas (a mass in remembrance of Jesus Christ) seems to of gotten lost along the way,doesn't it,by people who don't want to recognize the Holiness of Jesus Christ. Instead they have the (what is in it for me) attitude: I think it is terribly sad,that the true meaning has gotten so cluttered with festivity,and forgetting the true meaning for CHRISTmass: (spelling of the word was deliberate) on my part.
First, Christmas is a concept introduced in mid 300's AD by Emperor Constantine. December 25th was a festival to the Sun god because that was the date of the winter solstice. Constantine simply changed the name of a pagan festival and made it a ';Christian'; celebration. Second, consider that Jesus was born in approximately mid October not in December. I think it's fair to deduce that Christ was never a part of Christmas to begin with. So it really doesn't matter what people do on that at all. Look up the facts in the encyclopedia.
Actually, if you're celebrating Christmas on December 25, you're celebrating a pagan holiday. Scientists have pretty much proven that Jesus was born in April, so you're really helping to perpetuate a pagan holiday. On behalf of all pagans - thanks!
What I'd love to do is wean my family off commecial Christmas and get back to religious education. Just go to church on Christmas and have a family dinner - since Mary and Joseph would have been with their family. Give gifts to sick children or other charities on Jan 6 (Epiphany). I have gotten my wife to start taking down the Nativity Creches by December 27, to remember their flight to Egypt and the killing of the children. And I'm pushing to keep the decorations from going up before the first Sunday in Advent, and have them down by Epiphany.
because teh human race, most of us anyway, have evolve beyond religion and its silly nonsense but traditions die hard so we just came up with a new excuse why ppl owe us presents.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Is it true that transits that are in retrograde are suppose to mean negative time?
why so?
please explain.Is it true that transits that are in retrograde are suppose to mean negative time?
As far as I have seen no. An aspect is an aspect. If anything it's more positive then direct motion. 8 of the 30 companies on the Dow Jones were founded with Mercury in retrograde. That's about 25%. Now considering that Mercury is only in retrograde about 10% of the time how could it be bad?
Now where aspects are concerned and you have one planet in direct motion and the other in retrograde in a quincunx it's considered top be a bi-directional aspect. And is very powerful. More powerful than a regular aspect.
For the second part of your question about Mars transiting to Natal Saturn. Mars doesn't move that slow. I think it's like half a degree a day so it wouldn't last that long. In conjunction it's not even that bad of an aspect. It's actually good. It brings extra energy for control. It all depends on how you use the transits. What you plan on doing.
Besides that there are times when the effects of a single transit are very strong and other times when they just play out in the background. I haven't figured out how to tell why or how quite yet.
Enjoy.
please explain.Is it true that transits that are in retrograde are suppose to mean negative time?
As far as I have seen no. An aspect is an aspect. If anything it's more positive then direct motion. 8 of the 30 companies on the Dow Jones were founded with Mercury in retrograde. That's about 25%. Now considering that Mercury is only in retrograde about 10% of the time how could it be bad?
Now where aspects are concerned and you have one planet in direct motion and the other in retrograde in a quincunx it's considered top be a bi-directional aspect. And is very powerful. More powerful than a regular aspect.
For the second part of your question about Mars transiting to Natal Saturn. Mars doesn't move that slow. I think it's like half a degree a day so it wouldn't last that long. In conjunction it's not even that bad of an aspect. It's actually good. It brings extra energy for control. It all depends on how you use the transits. What you plan on doing.
Besides that there are times when the effects of a single transit are very strong and other times when they just play out in the background. I haven't figured out how to tell why or how quite yet.
Enjoy.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
The True meaning of the The Zephyr Song?
What is the meaning of The Zephyr Song by the Red Hot chili Peppers
i believe its a gust of wind My friend says it some sorta bird who is right or are we both wrong
The True meaning of the The Zephyr Song?
Well, both of you are wrong, but you're a lot closer than your friend is.
A zephyr is a slight wind--like a breeze--rather than a gust.african american hair
i believe its a gust of wind My friend says it some sorta bird who is right or are we both wrong
The True meaning of the The Zephyr Song?
Well, both of you are wrong, but you're a lot closer than your friend is.
A zephyr is a slight wind--like a breeze--rather than a gust.
What does be true to yourself really mean?
what does it mean... iv never known!???What does be true to yourself really mean?
Be true to who you really are inside, don't try to be something you are not. Don't live life as a lie
I think it originally was To thine own self be trueWhat does be true to yourself really mean?
It actual has dual meanings
The first - Be honest with yourself. Look in the mirror and know who you are. Look in your mind and see yourself as you are... The opposite would be to lie to yourself about the truth and let your emotions override the facts.
the second - You know your own ethics, your own conscience, your own ideals, your own principles. Do not compromise them or cheat yourself by doing something out of character.
Not to lie more than reasonably required (polite lies) and to be upfront about your likes and dislikes.
Be true to who you really are inside, don't try to be something you are not. Don't live life as a lie
I think it originally was To thine own self be trueWhat does be true to yourself really mean?
It actual has dual meanings
The first - Be honest with yourself. Look in the mirror and know who you are. Look in your mind and see yourself as you are... The opposite would be to lie to yourself about the truth and let your emotions override the facts.
the second - You know your own ethics, your own conscience, your own ideals, your own principles. Do not compromise them or cheat yourself by doing something out of character.
Not to lie more than reasonably required (polite lies) and to be upfront about your likes and dislikes.
Eph 4:5 one Lord ,one Faith one Baptism does this mean one true religion or umbrella all Christian faiths ?
This scripture + Matt 7:13%26amp;14 would seem to indicate only one faith (Religion) or do you think it is just a general statement for Christian ?Eph 4:5 one Lord ,one Faith one Baptism does this mean one true religion or umbrella all Christian faiths ?
There is only One True Faith.
It was there in the Garden of Eden, then Able, Seth, Enoch, Noah, Shem, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, then Jesus Christ, the new covenant he made with his apostles, the Christian congregation, and now there is only one faith that strives to follow Christs teaching to the fullest letter and spirit of the world!Eph 4:5 one Lord ,one Faith one Baptism does this mean one true religion or umbrella all Christian faiths ?
';One Lord'; For believers there is only one God, and one Lord, Jesus Christ through whom are all things, and through whom we live. (1 Corinthians 1:2, 8:5,6)
';One faith'; This is the Christian faith, and refers to the ';body of doctrine'; (The Bible) ';once for all delivered unto the saints'; (Jude 3)
';One baptism'; There are two ways which this is true. First, there is one baptism by the Spirit, by which those that trust in Christ are placed into the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:13) Then there is one baptism by which believers in Christ confess their identification with Christ in death, burial, and resurrection. This is signified explicitly in baptism by immersion.
I believe: One Lord --- Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of the living God................One Faith --- the faith that we have to accept Jesus as our Saviour..............One Baptism --- when we are baptized in obedience after we have accepted Jesus as our Saviour....................All of which have absolutely NOTHING to do with 'religion'...............only God's plan of salvation....................
God Bless...........
The Bible says that the church is the bodies of believers physically. That is what it is referring to.
The church is not a building made with bricks and boards and man's hands, and it is not an organization.
It kind of implies that Christians should be getting along better than they are.
I love your avatar.
There is only One True Faith.
It was there in the Garden of Eden, then Able, Seth, Enoch, Noah, Shem, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, then Jesus Christ, the new covenant he made with his apostles, the Christian congregation, and now there is only one faith that strives to follow Christs teaching to the fullest letter and spirit of the world!Eph 4:5 one Lord ,one Faith one Baptism does this mean one true religion or umbrella all Christian faiths ?
';One Lord'; For believers there is only one God, and one Lord, Jesus Christ through whom are all things, and through whom we live. (1 Corinthians 1:2, 8:5,6)
';One faith'; This is the Christian faith, and refers to the ';body of doctrine'; (The Bible) ';once for all delivered unto the saints'; (Jude 3)
';One baptism'; There are two ways which this is true. First, there is one baptism by the Spirit, by which those that trust in Christ are placed into the body of Christ. (1 Corinthians 12:13) Then there is one baptism by which believers in Christ confess their identification with Christ in death, burial, and resurrection. This is signified explicitly in baptism by immersion.
I believe: One Lord --- Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of the living God................One Faith --- the faith that we have to accept Jesus as our Saviour..............One Baptism --- when we are baptized in obedience after we have accepted Jesus as our Saviour....................All of which have absolutely NOTHING to do with 'religion'...............only God's plan of salvation....................
God Bless...........
The Bible says that the church is the bodies of believers physically. That is what it is referring to.
The church is not a building made with bricks and boards and man's hands, and it is not an organization.
It kind of implies that Christians should be getting along better than they are.
I love your avatar.
Is it true that green phlegm means infection?
Every time i get a cold i end up coughing up the stuff as it goes straight to my chest, had a cold for 5 days now and am still coughing it up. I don't see how this could be happening every time if it is an infection? Do gps overprescribe antibiotics for this and that's why people believe that it means infection?Is it true that green phlegm means infection?
nah yellow and white means infection
nah yellow and white means infection
Why are stores complaining about down sales for Christmas?Isn't the true meaning of Christmas is Jesus Christ?
Um no.. its actually originally a pagan holiday.. christians ruin everythingWhy are stores complaining about down sales for Christmas?Isn't the true meaning of Christmas is Jesus Christ?
No, the true meaning isn't Jesus Christ. I'm not a Christian, but I celebrate the holiday commonly referred to as ';Christmas';. Christmas is very much a material holiday, whether we like it or not. And this year, a lot of people are watching their pennies and won't be spending as much. Why are stores complaining about down sales for Christmas?Isn't the true meaning of Christmas is Jesus Christ?
in america it means santaaa.
lol and buying as much as you can
The stores are not worried about Jesus Christ, as it's 2008 and the majority of people ARE NOT CONCERNED about JC. So now, the true meaning of christmas is money... not jesus christ. its all about presents, consumers spendning money, and kids complaining that they didn't get enoguh
Most stores are seperate from religion.
true, but then againg, some of the stores are not christian
dont forget that
but overall, the holydays are to be with family and be greatful for what we have, not material possessions
That depends on if your christian. Some of us don't celebrate Jesus.
Christmas is the time of year where any store that is in the red will get into the black (thats how black Friday came along). Since our economy is down, this season is a sure signal of whether or not we are going to get as bad as many people beleive.
Jesus Christ Shmesus Shmrist who gives a holy crap.
I think for different people christmas means different things. for christians it is Jesus, for athiests perhaps it is the gifts, and for stores it's about how much they can boost their sales.
Christmas is about Christ, stores are about $$profits$$
Um, because stores exist to make money, I suppose.
American's spend approx 450 billion each year during the Christmas season. It would cost 10 billion to make clean water available to everyone in the world.
http://rethinkingchristmas.com/
No, christmas is just a pagan holiday hijacked by the christians.
What do stores have to do with Jesus Christ? They just want to make money. Duh.
Yes, but with all holidays there is a commercial aspect. Surprisingly Xmas is NOT the number one revenue maker of all the holidays.
I have heard people of simple minds say: ';Christmas is for children.'; With that comment they are clearly referring to the gift giving aspect of the holiday. I find this more absurd than the commercialization itself because these people have become so influenced by the retail aspect of Xmas that they have totally lost touch with the true origins of the day.
That said, I like the idea of giving on this holiday. It seems to bring the best out of - almost - all people; and it does represent - although very loosely - the gifts of the Maji.
Well...Christmas as actually a Pagan holiday before Christians came along.
But yes, you are right. Christmas has become nothing more than a day for businesses to make money. It's sad really.
Yes it is! But not all store owners are Christians so they don't care about the true meaning of Christmas, many probably just like Christmas because of all the money people spend in the Christmas season.
Not for me and my family. It's turkey and presents day ... family and unity day ... love and sharing day. Sorry you didn't get the memo. You can't steal christmas from the rest of us like you did from the Pagans. Nice try.
Not with our society.
Faith is one thing, and economics is another. Of course, this doesn't mean that faith shouldn't influence how you handle economics.
In American culture, Christmas sales can make about one-quarter of a store's yearly sales. Therefore, the stores need to do well at Christmastime. Now, you can see this as an unhealthy way to run the marketplace, and I agree with you. Dependence upon Christmas sales have led to the overcommercialization of Christmas.
It's up to individuals like you and me to keep the spiritual meaning of Christmas above the material. Gift are good, but be wise about your gift-giving. Don't give gifts you can't afford to people you don't care much about. Give some of your gifts to the poor. Give wisely to your family and friends, whether this entails expensive stuff or not. (Remember the gift Mary of Bethany gave to Jesus? Expensive gifts are sometimes appropriate.)
Society will not change its materialistic attitude toward Christmas unless individuals change, and influence their near and dear.
Recommended book:
Unplug the Christmas Machine!
http://www.amazon.com/Unplug-Christmas-M鈥?/a>
Your kidding, right?
For shops, the true meaning of Christmas is making lots of money.
That would be for churches to complain about. For stores, they want to make sales, so they would complain about down sales.
Christmas was never about Jesus.
yes we can
And why would stores be concerned about the true meaning of Christmas?
Now if churches were complaining about the down sales for Christmas...then that would be an interesting question.
Christmas was set up by the Catholic church to coincide with many Pagan rituals and traditions and it is not correct re: time; Jesus never said to celebrate His birth, although I'm thankful to God He was born, died and rose again
It has become a time of greed and for some depression and lonliness etc;
Jesus asked us to keep one ceremony, the communion in remembrance of Him
no the true meaning of christmas is money
Yes, the true meaning of Christmas is Jesus Christ but many shops exploit this to gain a profit. Unfortunately for them, in heaven material possessions don't matter!
AMEN!!! We should stop all the buying and focus on Jesus!
No, the true meaning isn't Jesus Christ. I'm not a Christian, but I celebrate the holiday commonly referred to as ';Christmas';. Christmas is very much a material holiday, whether we like it or not. And this year, a lot of people are watching their pennies and won't be spending as much. Why are stores complaining about down sales for Christmas?Isn't the true meaning of Christmas is Jesus Christ?
in america it means santaaa.
lol and buying as much as you can
The stores are not worried about Jesus Christ, as it's 2008 and the majority of people ARE NOT CONCERNED about JC. So now, the true meaning of christmas is money... not jesus christ. its all about presents, consumers spendning money, and kids complaining that they didn't get enoguh
Most stores are seperate from religion.
true, but then againg, some of the stores are not christian
dont forget that
but overall, the holydays are to be with family and be greatful for what we have, not material possessions
That depends on if your christian. Some of us don't celebrate Jesus.
Christmas is the time of year where any store that is in the red will get into the black (thats how black Friday came along). Since our economy is down, this season is a sure signal of whether or not we are going to get as bad as many people beleive.
Jesus Christ Shmesus Shmrist who gives a holy crap.
I think for different people christmas means different things. for christians it is Jesus, for athiests perhaps it is the gifts, and for stores it's about how much they can boost their sales.
Christmas is about Christ, stores are about $$profits$$
Um, because stores exist to make money, I suppose.
American's spend approx 450 billion each year during the Christmas season. It would cost 10 billion to make clean water available to everyone in the world.
http://rethinkingchristmas.com/
No, christmas is just a pagan holiday hijacked by the christians.
What do stores have to do with Jesus Christ? They just want to make money. Duh.
Yes, but with all holidays there is a commercial aspect. Surprisingly Xmas is NOT the number one revenue maker of all the holidays.
I have heard people of simple minds say: ';Christmas is for children.'; With that comment they are clearly referring to the gift giving aspect of the holiday. I find this more absurd than the commercialization itself because these people have become so influenced by the retail aspect of Xmas that they have totally lost touch with the true origins of the day.
That said, I like the idea of giving on this holiday. It seems to bring the best out of - almost - all people; and it does represent - although very loosely - the gifts of the Maji.
Well...Christmas as actually a Pagan holiday before Christians came along.
But yes, you are right. Christmas has become nothing more than a day for businesses to make money. It's sad really.
Yes it is! But not all store owners are Christians so they don't care about the true meaning of Christmas, many probably just like Christmas because of all the money people spend in the Christmas season.
Not for me and my family. It's turkey and presents day ... family and unity day ... love and sharing day. Sorry you didn't get the memo. You can't steal christmas from the rest of us like you did from the Pagans. Nice try.
Not with our society.
Faith is one thing, and economics is another. Of course, this doesn't mean that faith shouldn't influence how you handle economics.
In American culture, Christmas sales can make about one-quarter of a store's yearly sales. Therefore, the stores need to do well at Christmastime. Now, you can see this as an unhealthy way to run the marketplace, and I agree with you. Dependence upon Christmas sales have led to the overcommercialization of Christmas.
It's up to individuals like you and me to keep the spiritual meaning of Christmas above the material. Gift are good, but be wise about your gift-giving. Don't give gifts you can't afford to people you don't care much about. Give some of your gifts to the poor. Give wisely to your family and friends, whether this entails expensive stuff or not. (Remember the gift Mary of Bethany gave to Jesus? Expensive gifts are sometimes appropriate.)
Society will not change its materialistic attitude toward Christmas unless individuals change, and influence their near and dear.
Recommended book:
Unplug the Christmas Machine!
http://www.amazon.com/Unplug-Christmas-M鈥?/a>
Your kidding, right?
For shops, the true meaning of Christmas is making lots of money.
That would be for churches to complain about. For stores, they want to make sales, so they would complain about down sales.
Christmas was never about Jesus.
yes we can
And why would stores be concerned about the true meaning of Christmas?
Now if churches were complaining about the down sales for Christmas...then that would be an interesting question.
Christmas was set up by the Catholic church to coincide with many Pagan rituals and traditions and it is not correct re: time; Jesus never said to celebrate His birth, although I'm thankful to God He was born, died and rose again
It has become a time of greed and for some depression and lonliness etc;
Jesus asked us to keep one ceremony, the communion in remembrance of Him
no the true meaning of christmas is money
Yes, the true meaning of Christmas is Jesus Christ but many shops exploit this to gain a profit. Unfortunately for them, in heaven material possessions don't matter!
AMEN!!! We should stop all the buying and focus on Jesus!
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